A Visit to Lynchburg, TenN. -
Home of Jack Daniel's Distillery
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

All photos taken by Webmaster; March 21, 2008.
When most Americans think of Lynchburg, Tennessee, the first thing that comes to mind is Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey.   For over a century, this small sleepy Southern Tennessee village has been home to one of America's beloved treasures - all while being within a DRY county - Moore County, TN.  And while hundreds of thousands visit the distillery every year, more are surprised by and will never forget  the welcomeness and hospitality of the small town it resides in.

Lynchburg and Moore County is genuinely rural - full of rolling hills and farmlands that offer spectacular views everywhere you turn.  The town of Lynchburg is quaint, highlighted by the Moore County Courthouse and town square.  There's a small general store, a number of diners and cafes, and an antique store in just about in every direction you turn.  Of course, a number of Jack Daniel's merchandise and memorabilia can be found in town as well.
Left Image: The over 100 year old Moore County Courthouse which is the centerpiece of the Lynchburg Town Square.

Right Image: The Lynchburg Hardware and General Store and Jack Daniel's Barrel Shop is home to most of the Jack Daniel's gifts and memorabilia within Lynchburg.
Left Image: The Iron Kettle Restaurant is one of a number of small cafes and restaurants within the Lynchburg Town Square.

Right Image: More local businesses within the Lynchburg Town Square.
Jack Daniel's Distillery Tour:

The highlight of any visit to Lynchburg is a tour of the Jack Daniel's Distillery.  The free tour showcases how Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey is made, aged, and stored.  Of course, the tour includes plenty of history and numerous home-spun stories, as all of the tour guides are employees of Jack Daniel's.  The hour long tour is relaxing, enjoyable, and leaves visitors very impressed with the history and traditions in making Jack Daniel's.

As said earlier, Moore County is a dry county - meaning no alcohol can be sold within the county lines.  In recent years, the distillery has gained the permission to sell various labels of their whiskey to the general public. 
Left Image:  A statue of Jack Daniel in front of the cave spring he discovered over a century ago.  The iron-free natural spring is the source of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey.

Right Image: The cave spring runs past the copper stills building.  Note: During parts of the tour flash photography is discouraged.
Left Image: Walking from the Cave Spring to where the whiskey is made.  If you look at the top of the hill in the photo, there sits one of the numerous barrel houses that stores the whiskey.

Right Image: A closer look at the grounds of the distillery.
Left Image: The Rickyard - where a slow process of making wood fired charcoal is done.
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    Sources & Links:

  • Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey ---Official Site
  • Lynchburg, TN Chamber of Commerce

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    Page Created: August 3, 2008
    Last Updated: August 3, 2008

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