HOPPY MEAL

Six years ago, Southern Grist Brewing Co. launched its brewery and taproom in a 430-square foot space in East Nashville and garnered a fast following for its creative, small batch beers and community vibe. Two years later, founders Kevin Antoon, Jamie Lee, and Jared Welch opened a second location in The Nations, which gave them the expansive production facility and taproom they sorely needed. Growth has not abated. In late 2021, they closed