Shelbyville, TN – An update on the Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey story that’s unfolding about 20 miles down US 231-S in neighboring Shelbyville–reveals a mix of legacy, controversy, and community concern.
Receivership Rocks Whiskey Giant
Uncle Nearest, the award-winning whiskey brand built to honor formerly enslaved distiller Nearest Green, is now under federal receivership after allegedly defaulting on over $100 million in loans. The brand’s founder, Fawn Weaver, has denied wrongdoing, blaming a former CFO for financial mismanagement and calling the allegations “lies.”…