Nashville: Jack Daniel's Distillery Tour, BBQ & Live Music

Summary

Jack Daniel’s whiskey tasting BBQ lunch and country songs from Nashville

You’ll sing along on a lively bus from Nashville to Lynchburg, try six Tennessee whiskeys at Jack Daniel’s Distillery with a local guide, then dig into Southern BBQ on the town square—all with live music and plenty of laughs along the way. If you want more than just a tour—something you’ll actually remember—you’ll find it here.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll just admit it: I spilled my water before we even left Nashville. Not exactly how I pictured starting a Jack Daniel’s Distillery tour, but nobody seemed to mind—our host just handed me another bottle with a wink and cranked up the first country tune. There was this guy named Mike playing guitar in the aisle, and honestly, by the time we hit the highway, everyone was singing along (some better than others). The bus had that faint clean-leather smell mixed with something sweet—maybe from all the anticipation or maybe just the Tennessee air.

The drive out to Lynchburg took about ninety minutes, but it didn’t drag. Our guide kept tossing out these wild whiskey trivia questions (I got most of them wrong), and someone behind me actually knew what “angel’s share” meant before we even reached the distillery. When we finally stepped off, the air felt thick and warm—like walking into a bakery but with this sharp edge of oak and mash. Our local guide at Jack Daniel’s was one of those people who could make you care about yeast. She led us past mossy stone buildings, pointing out where spring water comes right out of the cave. I tried to imagine old Jack himself wandering around here.

The tasting room was quiet except for some nervous laughter (and maybe my stomach rumbling). Six little glasses lined up in front of each of us—each one different, some smoky, some almost floral. I’ll be honest: I liked two, tolerated three, and completely winced at one. Nobody judged. Li laughed when I tried to pronounce “Gentleman Jack” with a southern accent—probably butchered it.

Lunch was in Lynchburg’s square—a proper Southern BBQ plate that left my fingers sticky for hours. There were families eating nearby and a group of bikers who nodded at us like we’d passed some kind of test. On the ride back to Nashville, more live music broke out (I think Mike played “Jolene” three times by request). The sun started dipping behind the fields outside my window and I caught myself thinking about that first sharp sip in the tasting room—how it burned just enough to wake you up inside.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Jack Daniel's tour and BBQ lunch

• Pickup at designated location
• Travel to Jack Daniel's Distillery
• Guided whiskey making process tour
• Angel's Share whiskey tasting
• Enjoy BBQ lunch in Lynchburg town square

Top questions

How long is the drive from Nashville to Jack Daniel's Distillery?

About 90 minutes each way by bus.

Is lunch included on this day trip?

Yes, a Southern BBQ lunch is included in Lynchburg’s town square.

Do you get to taste whiskey at Jack Daniel's?

Yes, there’s an “Angel’s Share” tasting tour with six Tennessee whiskeys.

Is hotel pickup provided for this tour?

No hotel pickup; there is a central meeting point in Nashville for departure.

How long is the guided distillery tour?

The Jack Daniel’s guided walking tour lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Is there live music during the trip?

Yes, live country music is played onboard during parts of the journey.

Are drinks provided on the bus?

Bottled water is provided; whiskey tastings are at the distillery only.

Is this suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What’s included

Your day includes roundtrip transportation from Nashville in an air-conditioned bus with live country music onboard, entry fees plus a full guided walking tour at Jack Daniel's Distillery (including six whiskey tastings), alcohol-infused trivia games en route, free bottled water throughout, and a Southern BBQ lunch right on Lynchburg’s town square before heading back together in the evening.