Jack Daniel's

Square Historic Tennessee whiskey distillery in Lynchburg

In Lynchburg’s Moore County, the Jack Daniel’s distillery runs guided tours and tastings at its limestone cave spring, explains charcoal mellowing and barrel aging, and offers a close look at 19th-century distilling architecture.

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Jack Daniel’s is a historic Tennessee whiskey distillery located in Lynchburg, Moore County, Tennessee, founded in the 19th century by Jasper Newton ‘Jack’ Daniel. The site remains an active distillery and a visitor attraction offering guided tours that cover production, maturation and the brand’s history.

The complex comprises historic production buildings, barrel storage and visitor facilities; the distillery’s methods and facilities are interpreted on tours that typically include a presentation of the distillation and ageing process. The distillery is often described as one of the United States’ older continuously recognised whiskey producers.

Lynchburg sits in rural southern Tennessee and is the public access point for the distillery, which draws international and domestic visitors. The distillery operates under state licensing arrangements despite the county’s dry status and runs an on-site visitor programme and shop.

  • Historic distillery: The Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee was established in the 19th century by Jasper 'Jack' Daniel and is one of the United States' oldest registered distilleries, open to public tours.
  • Dry-county status: The distillery is located in Moore County, which is officially a dry county; the site operates under state licensing that permits production and on-site visitor tastings despite local alcohol laws.

What to See #

  • Distillery complex: The historic distillery complex in Lynchburg where fermentation, distillation and barrel ageing take place; the site includes original buildings and operational copper stills.
  • Visitor centre and tours: A visitor centre and guided-tour route that explains the distilling process, the brand's history and allows supervised tastings where permitted.
  • Barrelhouses and historic buildings: Old production and storage buildings including cooperages and rickhouses that are part of the site's interpretation and historic layout.
Jack Daniel's
Jack Daniel Distillery, Lynchburg, Tennessee, USA
35.2850, -86.3681
Tour times vary by season; check website
Tours from around $25 (varies by tour; advance booking recommended)

How to Get to Jack Daniel's #

The Jack Daniel’s Distillery is in Lynchburg, Tennessee (Moore County). Lynchburg is best reached by car; from the Nashville area expect roughly a 1.5-2 hour drive by highway to Lynchburg (no regular commercial rail service connects Nashville and Lynchburg). Once in Lynchburg follow local signage to the distillery and visitor centre-taxis and local roads connect the site with the town centre.

Tips for Visiting Jack Daniel's #

  • Reserve a distillery tour in advance and aim for a weekday morning or early afternoon when slots are easier to get and the site is less crowded.
  • Bring valid government ID if you want to take part in tastings - only visitors 21+ (U.S.) are permitted to sample on-site, and tour capacities are limited.
  • Allow time in Lynchburg for the small on-site museum and gift shop; the distillery is in Moore County, a dry county, so local bars/restaurants won't offer Jack Daniel's by the glass like you might expect elsewhere.

Best Time to Visit Jack Daniel's #

For fewer crowds at the Jack Daniel's distillery, visit in spring or autumn; summer is busiest.

Peak visitor season
May-Sep · 24-33°C
Warmer months bring the largest number of tours and visitors to the distillery-expect busier tour times and potential waits on weekends.
Shoulder seasons
Mar-Apr & Oct · 10-24°C
Milder temperatures and fewer tourists; easier to secure tour slots and enjoy a less crowded experience.
Winter
Nov-Feb · 0-10°C
Cooler, quieter months with lower visitor numbers; tours generally operate year‑round but may run reduced schedules around holidays.

Weather & Climate near Jack Daniel's #

Climate

Jack Daniel's's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1446 mm/year), wettest in March.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 11°

Weather

116 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (162 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

162 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 30°

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 31°

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 31°

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 28°

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 11°

Weather

142 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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