Mill Creek Brewing Co. is shutting the doors of its Nolensville taproom in mid-November after nearly a decade at the site, telling customers the move is not driven by financial trouble and that the brewery is already hunting for a new home. The announcement came via social media, where the company thanked its community for years of support and said its mission would continue under a new roof: less fuss, more beer.
The Nolensville facility at 2008 B Johnson Industrial Boulevard has housed a 27,000-square-foot warehouse alongside a 5,000-square-foot taproom, according to Williamson Source, which first reported the closure. The brewery is now asking its community to send along leads on available spaces via email as it searches for its next address. The outlet's report does not specify whether production will pause during the transition or whether the brand intends to stay within Williamson County.
A Brand That's Weathered Turbulence Before
In November 2019, founder Chris Going announced that the brewery was closing and would seek bankruptcy protection. The brewery emerged from that insolvency the following year under new ownership.
MC Investors LLC purchased the Nolensville facility and taproom, reopened the brewery, and retained the brewing staff. Going gave up the CEO title in January and was later terminated; COVID-related disruption was cited as a factor in the personnel change.
The brewery also launched a line of hard seltzers, developed by Going and his team.
From Soccer Sponsorships to a Burger Week Title
Before its financial troubles, Mill Creek built a reputation well beyond Nolensville. The brewery expanded aggressively across Middle Tennessee, opening a second taproom in Nashville's 12 South neighborhood in July 2018 and acquiring a third location in Franklin — a space that had previously housed Mantra Artisan Ales — in August 2019, according to Brewbound.
The brand also landed a high-profile sports partnership, brewing a 4.5% ABV golden ale called Goalden Ale for Nashville Soccer Club's inaugural professional season starting in March 2018, Brewbound reported, with the beer served at home matches at Nissan Stadium. On the food side, the taproom's Smashville Burger, served out of its full-service kitchen, won Best Burger in Nashville during Nashville Scene's 2018 Burger Week competition.
A Tough National Climate for Craft Beer
Mill Creek's exit from its Nolensville facility comes as the craft beer industry nationwide faces sustained pressure. Total U.S. craft beer production fell an estimated 4% during the first half of 2026 compared with the prior year, and the number of operating craft breweries nationwide dropped 1.8% to 9,344, according to a July 2026 report from the Brewers Association.
Mill Creek says its Nolensville taproom is scheduled to close in mid-November and is seeking community suggestions for its next location.
