(Nashville, TN) – A new brewer is laying stakes on Eighth Avenue South – just down the street from iconic microbrew Yazoo.

Jackalope Brewing has signed a lease for a former carpet warehouse at 701 Eighth Ave. S. – less than a quarter-mile from Yazoo’s new Division Street digs – where it plans to launch Nashville’s newest craft brewery and taproom next spring.

Operated by Bailey Spaulding and Robyn Virball, Jackalope Brewing will be the first entirely female run commercial brewery in Tennessee.

“Starting Jackalope in Nashville was an easy decision,” said Bailey Spaulding, who is CEO of the venuture. “We were inspired by Nashville’s creative and entrepreneurial culture. Music City has vibrant energy, supports local business and most importantly, loves delicious beer. Robyn and I are excited to house our business in the 8th Avenue Corridor, where many inventive, local businesses thrive and set a welcoming foundation for our brewery and other entrepreneurs to grow.”

The future site of Jackalope is 8,223 square feet, most of it warehouse space that will house the brewing operation. There is additional commercial space for a public taproom, which will open for limited hours during the week, along the same lines as Yazoo’s new taproom. The lease was brokered by the real estate firms of Cassidy Turley and Chas Hawkins.

Jackalope’s beers will be available in draft form only for now and be distributed by local company BountyBev. Jackalope’s taproom will feature four different draft brews, including a rotating tap for experimental and seasonal beers.