Tennessee Winter Beer Fest

February 22, 2025 | Company Distilling

In 2024, Tennessee Winter Beer Fest (TNWBF) donated $28,000 to New Hope. This gift helps us continue in our mission to restore hope to abused or traumatized children and their families in Blount County. To date, TNWBF has donated over $250,000 to New Hope. Thank you for supporting us!

The History of Tennessee Winter Beer Fest

The Tennessee Winter Beer Fest (TNWBF) began as an idea in 2011 from Maryville resident Mike Adams. He simply wanted to put on a beer festival. Through conversations with several friends a board was formed and a charity identified to benefit from the event, New Hope Blount County Children’s Advocacy Center.

The TNWBF has grown since its beginning, officially becoming a 501(c)3 in 2014. Since its inception it has raised and donated over $250,000 to New Hope. The mission of TNWBF is to promote the regional craft beer culture within East Tennessee through intimate events and gatherings while supporting local charities.

The TNWBF board includes Michael Talley of The Talley Ho Inn, Steve Fillmore of Miss Lily’s Catering, Todd White of the Brewing and Distilling Center, Tony Schmitt, Don Kline of Knox Beer Snobs, Alexandria Burris of the Brewing and Distilling Center, Bryan Staal, Mel Evans of Insurefit, Lindsey Davis of the Casual Pint, and Rob Shomaker of Knox Beer Snobs.

Learn more about the organization at http://tennesseewinterbeerfest.com/