3 Best Nightlife in Nashville, Tennessee

Visiting the Hop Yard at Fat Bottom Brewing turns enjoying the brewer’s locally crafted beers into an experience. The large, warehouse-like space features ample seating, multiple outdoor areas with yard games, and brewery tours on weekends.

Believe it or not, Germantown used to be one of Nashville's industrial hubs. You can see what remains of the neighborhood's old factories and warehouses on its eastern outskirts, where Bearded Iris Brewing lies. Housed in one of these old warehouses, Bearded Iris brews a variety of old-world-style beers that appeal to beer snobs and newbies alike and serves brews in a swanky-comfy setting that combines the best of old and new Germantown.

Local brewer Southern Grist serves pints and flights of their brews alongside other craft guest brews in their industrial-style taproom in The Nations. Their often fruity, sometimes sour, but always creative brews partner with a food menu of Nashville favorites like barbecue and hot chicken.