If you’ve ever wanted to sip your way through Tennessee history—like, literally drink in the past—then buddy, you gotta check out Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery. Tucked away in Nashville’s cool and artsy Marathon Village at 1414 Clinton St, TN 37203, this isn’t just a whiskey stop—it’s a full-on time machine with a bourbon buzz. 

Yep, you read that right. This place has got all the flavor, the flair, and the fascinating backstory to knock your boots off.

🎩 A Legacy Worth Toasting To

Let’s rewind to the 1800s for a sec. The Nelson family were big-time distillers before Prohibition pulled the plug. Fast-forward a century (give or take), and the great-great-great-grandsons, Charlie and Andy, decided to bring their great-great-grandpappy’s whiskey legacy back to life. 

Today, Nelson’s Green Brier is crushing it with small-batch bourbon and an epic visitor experience that’s part museum, part cocktail party.

🍹 Here’s What You Can’t Miss:

• Guided Tours: Get behind-the-scenes access to the distilling process
  

• 🥃 Whiskey Tastings: Sample award-winning spirits like Belle Meade Bourbon and Nelson Brothers Reserve
  

• Old School History: Dive into the story of one of the OG Tennessee distilleries
  

• 🍔 On-Site Restaurant: Grab some seriously good grub at The Distillery’s Kitchen

🚗 Pro Tip: Take the tour before you hit the tasting room—those pours are no joke. 😉

🎨 What’s the Vibe Around Nelson’s?

Glad you asked. The distillery lives inside Marathon Village, a converted 1900s auto factory that's now a super hip spot filled with artisan shops, live music, and one-of-a-kind finds. Want to buy a leather journal? You got it. Grab a vintage record? Yep. Snap a selfie with a mural that’ll light up your Insta feed? Oh, absolutely. It’s gritty, artsy, and very Nashville.

🎸 Nearby Hot Spots You Should Hit:

Here’s a fun deep dive into the vibe around Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery and what you can explore nearby in Marathon Village and beyond—no paragraph breaks, just a smooth flow with icons, highlights, subheads, and bullet lists to keep things lively:

• Third Coast Comedy Club: Need a laugh between sips? Hit up this local comedy spot.

• Assembly Food Hall on Broadway: Get Nashville’s signature hot chicken without trekking out—easy access downtown.

• Johnny Cash Museum & Country Music Hall of Fame: Dive into country music legends just 1–2 miles away.

• Adventure Science Center: For a fun daytime diversion—interactive exhibits + planetarium.

• Centennial Park & The Parthenon: A gorgeous 132-acre historic park with a full-scale Parthenon replica, about 3 miles from the distillery.

🎉 Why It’s Worth the Hype:

• Locally-owned with deep Tennessee roots

• Combining rich history + modern craftsmanship

• Insta-worthy space with warm southern hospitality

• You leave a little happier (and tipsier) than you arrived 😄

✨ Fun Fact: Nelson’s was once one of the largest distilleries in the U.S. pre-Prohibition, producing a million gallons of whiskey a year—that’s a lotta happy folks!

🚘 Ready to keep the good times rolling? 

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