With one owner, no investors and a tremendously loyal team of hardworking employees, Wes Keegan has quietly opened nine outposts of his popular TailGate Brewery, including six taprooms in the past two years. At his West Nashville HQ, he operates one of the largest brewing systems in the entire state, but you might not know that if the only reasons you go are for the beers and cider, great pizza, painting classes, family- and dog-friendly atmosphere and plenty of outdoor space to enjoy al fresco drinking.
Best Under-the-Radar Business Magnate
