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 $212,000 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 Michael Talley of The Talley Ho Inn, Steve Fillmore of The Townsend Abbey, Todd White of The Brewing & Distilling Center, Alex Burris of The Brewing & Distilling Center, Tony Schmitt of The Casual Pint, Lindsey Davis of The Casual Pint, Bryan Staal of Insurefit RM, Mel Evans of Insurefit RM, Don Kline of Knox Beer Snobs and Rob Shomaker of Knox Beer Snobs.