Brewery Underground Podcast | Scott Mertie

Brewery Underground Podcast

April 14, 2024

Scott Mertie, founder of Nashville Brewing Company, was interviewed on the Brewery Underground Podcast about Nashville’s rich brewing history, his personal beer memorabilia collection, beer ratings and more.

History of Beer with Scott Mertie | Farm to Tap

History of Beer with Scott Mertie

February 7, 2023

As part of their Pioneer Stories, Farm to Tap interviewed Scott Mertie, co-founder of Nashville Brewing Company, about Tennessee’s brewing history and how the industry has evolved.

Vine Hill Brewery Marker | Nashville

New historical marker recognizes Vine Hill estate and horse farm

April 6, 2022

A new historical marker recognizing the Vine Hill estate and horse farm was unveiled on Friday, April 1, 2022 (William Gerst’s 175th birthday) at the intersection of Benton and Bransford Avenues (near the new Nashville Soccer Club stadium). 

Gerst House Brewery | Nashville

New historical marker recognizes the Gerst House restaurant

September 20, 2021

“As Nashville continues to grow, I think it is exceptional that we are still honoring the history of Nashville institutions such as the Gerst House. Every new marker that we install just adds to the richness of our understanding of early life in Middle Tennessee and the integral part that brewing had in it. The Historical Commission is so thankful to have the support of community partners like Scott Mertie, who is a tireless advocate for remembering our past, especially when it comes to beer.”

Tennessee Spring Water Brewery

New historical marker recognizes mid-nineteenth brewery


May 7, 2021

A new historical marker recognizing the Tennessee/Spring Water Brewery was recently installed in Nashville.

Brewery at Mill Creek | Nashville Historical Marker

New historical marker recognizes early nineteenth brewery


May 26, 2020

A new historical marker recognizing the Brewery at Mill Creek was recently installed by Metro Nashville Public Works at Elm Hill Pike and Massman Drive.

Germantown Brewery Historical Marker | Nashville

Germantown Brewery District historical marker destroyed in Nashville tornado

March 10, 2020

Sadly, the Germantown Brewery District historical marker commissioned by Scott Mertie, co-founder of Nashville Brewing Company, and his wife Candy was destroyed in the tornado that hit Nashville in March 2020.

Nashville Porter & Ale Brewery Historical Marker

New Historical Marker Recognizes 1815 Nashville Brewery

January 28, 2019

CRAFT BEER: A new historical marker celebrating the Nashville Porter and Ale Brewery was recently installed by Metro Nashville Public Works at Charlotte Avenue and 19th Avenue North.