New partner revives Mill Creek Brewing Co. back into operation in Nolensville

Emily R. West | The Tennessean

NOLENSVILLE, Tenn. — After previously announcing it was declaring bankruptcy, Mill Creek Brewing Co. owners announced the company would reopen its operations.

This weekend, Mill Creek Brewing Co. started back and allowed the company's full-time employees to return to work to resume shipments to their wholesale partners in the coming week. The taproom operations in Nolensville will follow in weeks to come and will be announced at a later date.

“Shortly after announcing the news a few weeks back, we were approached by a new a partner," owner Chris Going said. "A deal came together rather quickly with a quick infusion of capital. We’re thrilled to be back to work, pumping out Mill Creek beers and positioning ourselves to keep the taps flowing and the shelves stocked in the marketplace.”

Going said the two-week shutdown didn't affect the stock on their shelves.

"While we did see evidence of some empty retail shelves in the marketplace, that was strictly due to consumer demand," Going said. "Our wholesale partners had plenty of inventory to keep our beer in-stock for many weeks to come."

Going said the company will continue on their path toward restructuring, which will right-side their financial position, and place the company on a stronger foundation.

"We are thrilled to have a new partner who sees the value in the Mill Creek brand, our presence in the marketplace and wants to keep building," he said. "Personally, I’m extremely grateful that we could bring our staff back and we’ll be able to continue the work we started. Our team is like a family, and I’m full of joy that this story has another chapter as we work together building a community of loyal beer drinkers."

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