Tennessee Whiskey Trail Added Two Distilleries
Dam Whiskey Co. and Silverbelly Distillery have joined the state's official tourism network.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Cocktails
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The Tennessee Whiskey Trail has expanded its network by welcoming Dam Whiskey Co. and Silverbelly Distillery to its roster. These new additions aim to bolster spirits tourism across the state.
Why it matters
Expanding the trail encourages visitors to explore more locations across Tennessee, supporting local businesses through curated itineraries. This growth highlights the state's ongoing commitment to promoting its signature spirits industry.
The Tennessee Whiskey Trail includes more than 30 distilleries and tasting rooms across the state. Travelers can track their visits to these locations using a free digital passport system.
The players
Dam Whiskey Co.
This distillery operates locations in Chattanooga and at the historic Hales Bar Dam site in Guild.
Silverbelly Distillery
Located in Nashville near Lower Broadway, this venue offers whiskeys associated with musician Alan Jackson.
Alan Jackson
He is a renowned country music artist whose brand is associated with the whiskeys offered at Silverbelly Distillery.
The details
Dam Whiskey Co. operates sites at Hales Bar Dam in Guild and on Market Street in Chattanooga, while Silverbelly Distillery is situated in Nashville near Lower Broadway. Silverbelly Distillery features whiskeys associated with Alan Jackson, and the trail continues to grow following recent additions like Blue Note Distillery in Memphis and Leatherwood Distillery in Clarksville.
Timeline
Hales Bar Dam was constructed in the early 1900s.
Hales Bar Dam was decommissioned in 1967.
Dam Whiskey Co. and Silverbelly Distillery joined the trail on September 29, 2026.
Roadmap
The growth of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail mirrors the wider industry trend of leveraging regional spirits heritage to attract experiential tourism. By integrating unique historical sites like Hales Bar Dam, the trail differentiates itself from standard beverage tourism circuits.
Visitors can now include these new distilleries in their travel plans using the free digital passport system. Travelers should verify operating hours for the Chattanooga and Nashville locations before visiting.
The takeaway
Travelers looking to explore Tennessee should utilize the official digital passport to maximize their distillery visits across the state. This system provides a convenient way to track progress while supporting both new and established local businesses.
Further reading
Discover more about the state's distilling scene on the Tennessee Cocktails page.
More information
Plan your next visit or view the full network map on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail official website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chattanoogan.
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