Step into Marathon Village for a focused 45–60 minute tour of Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery. Learn the Nelson family story, watch production, and sample four seasonal pours, with practical tips for parking, accessibility, and tasting etiquette.
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You push open a heavy door in Marathon Village and the room exhales: warm oak, faint caramel, and the thin metallic tang of copper stills. Light cuts across rows of barrels; a guide leads the group through the production floor where historical photos hang beside stainless steel modernity. The tasting room hums with conversation as pours travel from glass to lip.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
45–60 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires standing and short walks between rooms
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History
The Nelson family ran a major pre‑Prohibition Tennessee distillery; brothers Andy and Charlie resurrected the brand after uncovering family recipes and records, reestablishing production in Nashville more than a century later.
Conservation
The distillery promotes responsible consumption and community engagement; visitors are encouraged to dispose of waste properly and support local suppliers when possible.
Reserve your spot on the Nelson's Green Brier Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a government ID
You must present valid ID to participate in tastings—keep it handy at check‑in.
Plan for 45–60 minutes
Tours are short but include production-floor access and four tastings; reserve extra time for the gift shop.
Don’t drive if you’ll taste
Arrange a ride or public transit if you plan to sample several pours—Nashville enforcement is strict.
Wear stable shoes
The tour includes standing in the production area and walking between rooms—comfortable footwear helps.
Valid photo ID
Required for alcohol tastings and to check in at reception.
Reusable water bottle
Helpful to stay hydrated between pours and while exploring Marathon Village.
Comfortable, closed-toe shoes
Production-floor access and standing portions make stable footwear advisable.
Light jacket or layers
Barrel rooms and cellars can be several degrees cooler—layer up for comfort.
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