Tennessee Hills Brewstillery sits on West Walnut Street in Johnson City, combining craft brewing and distilling under one roof in a setup that’s still pretty rare in East Tennessee. Founded by Jason Hale and his team, this operation opened its doors in 2017 as both a brewery and distillery, making everything from IPAs to moonshine in the same facility. The building itself is a converted warehouse space that gives you that industrial-meets-craft vibe, with exposed brick, metal fixtures, and enough room for both brewing tanks and copper stills to coexist. They’re producing whiskey, moonshine, and vodka alongside their beer lineup, which makes for an interesting tasting experience since you can sample both sides of their operation. The space feels more like a neighborhood hangout than a formal distillery, with a taproom that encourages you to stick around and try multiple things. Hale and his crew came from backgrounds outside the spirits industry, which shows in their willingness to experiment and not get too precious about tradition. The distillery side focuses on smaller batches while the brewery keeps the taps flowing, creating this dual identity that works better than you might expect. You’re not just visiting a distillery here – you’re checking out a place that’s trying to do two things well instead of one thing perfectly.