E-Malt.com News article: USA, TN: Turtle Anarchy Brewing Co. expanding operations into Nashville

Independent Franklin brewery Turtle Anarchy Brewing Co. is expanding its operations into Nashville by summer and should have cans of its beers on store shelves by year’s end, The Tennessean reported on May 23.

The nearly 2-year-old brewery has leased 25,000 square feet inside the Music City Tents & Events building in the Nations neighborhood, where it will expand its brewhouse and add a beer-canning operation, said Mark Kamp, brewery owner.

“The goal is to be open and operational by the end of the year,” Kamp said.

But Turtle Anarchy isn’t backing out of Franklin yet. Kamp said the taproom and a small brewing system will still operate in the 5,000-square-foot space at its current spot at 216 Noah Drive.

Turtle Anarchy’s expansion adds more fuel to the renaissance of craft beer making in Nashville, with numerous beer makers jumping on board or expanding their operations. Most recently fellow Franklin craft brewer Cool Springs Brewery recently began bottling its beers.

“There’s room for all these breweries,” Kamp said. “When I get asked about (Nashville breweries), I say take a look at Portland. Take a look at Boulder. Take a look at the cities with 30-plus breweries.”

Kamp said the company had initially looked for space in Williamson County, but he could not find a space that fit its needs.

“It wasn’t going to be compatible for our long-term goals,” Kamp said.

Kamp said he expects to have a building permit in Nashville next week.


28 May, 2014