The Tennessee Whiskey Trailhead is the official starting point of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. Located inside the historic Lynchburg Welcome Center, right on the Jack Daniel Distillery campus, this over 120-year-old landmark embodies the rich heritage of whiskey-making that has made Tennessee famous worldwide. Each year, more than 300,000 guests stop here in Lynchburg, making it one of the most visited gateways to authentic Tennessee culture.
At the Trailhead, you’ll find a regional welcome center packed with free literature, maps, and travel guides to help you plan your journey across the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. Whether you’re plotting your next distillery stop, learning the history behind Tennessee’s most iconic spirits, or looking for insider tips on exploring the state, the Trailhead is your go-to resource.
Don’t miss the gift shop, featuring exclusive Tennessee Whiskey Trail and Tennessee-inspired merchandise. From keepsakes and take-home items as reminders of your journey to locally sourced artisans, crafters, and a culinary-rich Tennessee experience, from the whiskey lover to the Tennessee wanderer, there’s something here for everyone.
Your adventure begins the moment you pick up your Tennessee Whiskey Passport—collect stamps and commemorative poker chips at distilleries along the way, and experience the perfect blend of whiskey, history, art, and Southern hospitality.
The Tennessee Whiskey Trailhead isn’t just a stop—it’s the first step of your unforgettable journey. Sip, explore, and discover Tennessee Whiskey Country. Cheers!
The Tennessee Whiskey Trail is a collaborative effort put together by over thirty Tennessee distillers with the ultimate goal being to promote whiskey tourism in Tennessee. We hope you'll use this website to help craft your own adventure, all the while enjoying everything the great State of Tennessee has to offer. Now get on with it ... your adventure awaits!
It's all about History, Tradition, and Ingenuity. Tennessee is known the world over for our music and hospitality. And our whiskey. Tennessee has been a leader in spirits distillation throughout our nation’s history. That includes the time before, during, and after Prohibition. Our pride in craftsmanship and our spirit of independence led Tennesseans to make some of the world’s finest whiskey and some of the nation’s most sought after moonshine. And it drives us to this day. Today Tennessee distillers are crafting distilled spirits as diverse as the music born in this State. From Blues to Bluegrass and from vodka to Tennessee Whiskey, Tennessee distillers are bringing our innovative and legendary spirits to our communities and the world.