Leiper’s Fork Distillery Announces Nashville Yards Expansion

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Rendering of Leiper’s Fork Distillery at Nashville Yards. Photo: Gresham Smith

Leiper’s Fork Distillery is expanding to Nashville Yards in a new space that will include on-site whiskey production, a restaurant and bar, a retail store, a private tasting room and a stage to host live music.

A producer of small batch premium whiskeys, Leiper’s Fork Distillery filled their first barrel in 2016 and all of their products are made by hand. The company plans to move the distillery’s existing 500-gallon still named “Ginger” from Leiper’s Fork Distillery to Nashville Yards and install a new 1,000 gallon system in its place.

“As a Tennessee distillery, and as someone who grew up in Nashville, I’m incredibly excited to expand to Nashville Yards,” shares the distillery in a statement. “This move allows us to share our story of authentic grain-to-glass whiskey production with a broader audience in the heart of downtown. With Broadway as the epicenter of Nashville tourism, establishing a presence at Nashville Yards offers us an opportunity to grow our brand and further solidify our reputation for crafting high-quality whiskeys that resonate with both locals and visitors alike.”

The Nashville Yards distillery will overlook Nashville’s historic rail lines and Ascension Saint Thomas Landing, which will include a tiered amphitheater space, dog park, and large open area capable of hosting concerts, movies, farmers and artisan markets, fitness classes, private events, and more. Leiper’s Fork Distillery’s plans for the 9,000-square-foot space include a large patio that will open onto the Landing, a bar, and a regular artist showcase series, building on the brand’s “Still House Sessions” events in Williamson County.

Leiper’s Fork Distillery at Nashville Yards expects to open in mid-2026.

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