While the Scenic City, Nashville and Knoxville are brimming with breweries, smaller Tennessee towns are now getting in on the fermented bevvy game as well. The recent launch of the Tennessee Ale Trail gives craft beer lovers 60-plus reasons to check out what’s new in the region.
The trail is the brainchild of the Tennessee Craft Brewers Guild, a nonprofit representing the state’s independent craft breweries, and its goal is to encourage craft beer enthusiasts to explore the state and support local businesses.
To travel the trail, download a free mobile pass online and check in at participating breweries — including four in Chattanooga — to rack up points that can be redeemed for prizes such as stickers, hats, T-shirts and blankets.
Some breweries also offer discounts to passholders, such as Chattanooga’s Wanderlinger Brewery.