About Us

The Inception

The TWBF began as an idea from Maryville resident Mike Adams, he simply wanted to put on a beer festival. Through conversations with several friends a board was formed and a charity identified tobenefit from the event, New Hope Blount County Children’s Advocacy Center. The TWBF has grownsince its beginning, officially becoming a 501(c)3 in 2014. While the size of the event has stayedconsistent at roughly 350 tickets, the donation amount to New Hope has grown reaching a record $26,000 in 2019!

About Tennessee Winter Beer Fest

The Tennessee Winter Beer Fest began in 2011 as an idea. Since its inception it has raised and donated

$150,000 to New Hope Blount County Children’s Advocacy Center. The mission of TNWBF is to promote
the regional craft beer culture within East Tennessee through intimate events and gatherings while
supporting local charities.  The TWBF board is made up of Nathan Robinette of the Casual Pint, Michael Talley of The Talley Ho Inn, Steve Fillmore of Miss Lily’s Café, Mike Adams of Charter Spectrum Business, Andy Atkinson of Charter Spectrum Business, Todd White of The Brewing and
Distilling Center, Christinea Beane of Makes Cents Jewelry, Tony Schmitt of The Casual Pint, Don Kline of
Knox Beer Snobs and Rob Shomaker of Knox Beer Snobs.