The Tennessee Distillers Guild has joined forces with Aero Service Group and Marshall Retail Group to open two new Tennessee whiskey-related experiences in the Nashville International Airport (BNA).

In conjunction with Minneapolis-based airport restaurant operator, Aero Service Group, the Guild will launch Three Casks, a restaurant focusing on Tennessee distilled spirits, local craft beer, and a fresh menu inspired by Nashville’s culinary scene. Tennessee Whiskey Trail distillers will be partnering with Aero to develop the cocktail menu, spirits infusions, and tasting experiences for BNA travelers. The new restaurant will be located in the airport’s Concourse C and is expected to open in December 2019.

“We are very excited and honored to partner with the Tennessee Distillers Guild and its local distillery members to bring a concept that highlights Nashville and the region’s rich history and culture in food and beverage,” said Cheng Lor, president of Aero Service Group. “It is a privilege to share with travelers at the Nashville Airport this great history through a location that captures a local sense of place.”

The Guild has also partnered with Las Vegas-based Marshall Retail Group to open a new Tennessee Whiskey Trail retail store, The Trailhead, which will feature spirits distilled exclusively by Tennessee Whiskey Trail distilleries. The Trailhead will be located in Concourse T of BNA’s new airport expansion, which is slated to open in 2023.

“As part of our approach to creating unique retail experiences, we’re excited to partner with Tennessee Distillers Guild to bring the new concept to fruition inside the airport and exhibit some of the best parts of the city and the region’s culture to travelers in Nashville,” said Roderick McOwan, chief development officer of Marshall Retail Group.

The two new Tennessee whiskey-themed concepts align with Metro Nashville Airport Authority’s (MNAA) newly reimagined initiative to present an authentic Tennessee experience to travelers by featuring local purveyors and independent restaurateurs and retailers in the Nashville airport.

“We have a vision to bring the heart and soul of the region to the concessions program at Nashville International Airport,” said Ben Zandi, president and CEO of Fraport USA, the company leading the development and management of the 133,000 square feet of concessions space at BNA.

The Tennessee Whiskey Trail’s new concepts will be two of more than 90 new locations of food and beverage, specialty retail, passenger services, news and gifts, and amenities that will be opening at the Nashville airport as part of the new concessions program.

“We hope to deliver a true Tennessee experience to airport travelers, including all the sights, sounds and tastes our state has to offer, from the moment travelers step foot in the terminal,” said Kris Tatum, president of the Tennessee Distillers Guild. “What better way to get a taste of Tennessee than with authentic, homegrown Tennessee spirits at Three Casks and the opportunity to start your Tennessee Whiskey Trail adventure at the Trailhead right there in the Nashville airport?”

For more information about the Tennessee Distillers Guild, visit tndistillersguild.org. For more information about the Tennessee Whiskey Trail or to stay update on new announcements, visit tnwhiskeytrail.com.

About Tennessee Whiskey Trail:

The Tennessee Whiskey Trail consists of 26 distilleries across the state of Tennessee ranging from boutique-sized operations to well-known distilleries that have been making good ol’ fashioned Tennessee whiskey for ages. Along the Trail, visitors can get a taste of the history, tradition and novelty of Tennessee whiskey, as well as experience the rich landscapes, must-see landmarks, and genuine Southern hospitality that embody the great state of Tennessee. From the rolling hills of Appalachia to the lively blues-filled streets of Memphis, the Tennessee Whiskey Trail is a journey through time, a rich experiential adventure through Tennessee’s picturesque countryside and lively cities, and a memorable experience for whiskey connoisseurs, adventurous travelers, and history buffs alike. For more information about the Tennessee Whiskey Trail, visit tnwhiskeytrail.com.

About Aero Service Group:

Aero Service Group was founded with the exclusive responsibility to own and operate restaurants within the captive environment of airports. We are a 100% ACDBE certified in all states where we have current operations. We believe a strong business model includes a strong relationship with our airport partners, local beverage guilds and our guests. For more information about Aero Service Group, visit aeroservicegrp.com.

About Marshall Retail Group:

Marshall Retail Group (MRG) is America’s largest, independent specialty retailer in the airport, casino, and resort marketplace. For 60 years, MRG has provided clients with a portfolio of attractive, successful brands that turn pedestrians into window shoppers, window shoppers into buyers, and buyers into loyal, repeat customers. The premiere retail development company currently operates more than 170 stores across the United States and Canada. 70 of those locations are within airports. For more information visit marshallretailgroup.com.