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Tennessee Breweries Respond to Severe Tornado Damage

A few breweries suffer damage and temporary closures, while others contribute to recovery efforts.

Joe Stange Mar 3, 2020 - 4 min read

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After America’s deadliest tornado in a year, Tennessee breweries are recovering and finding ways to support their communities.

The tornado struck on the night of March 2, cutting through four Middle Tennessee counties. Nashville was in its path, and the damage was severe: By the next evening, authorities said at least 24 people had been killed. Dozens more were missing. Tens of thousands of homes and businesses were without power. Governor Bill Lee declared a state of emergency.

Early today, the Tennessee Craft Brewers Guild announced an initiative for member breweries to donate $1 for every pint purchased this week to recovery efforts. Those donations will go to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee’s Emergency Response Fund. During the day, local breweries such as Black Abbey, East Nashville Beer Works, Jackalope, Living Waters, Southern Grist, TailGate, and Yazoo announced that they would participate.

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Joe Stange is Managing Editor of Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine® and the Brewing Industry Guide®. Have story tips or suggestions? Contact him at [email protected].

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