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CLARKSVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
By Kaitlan McLaughlin New to Clarksville’s growing list of locally-owned businesses is Tap House 57, a veteranowned, father and son business that represents two generations of local firefighters. Officially opening in late 2021, this newly established tap house is both innovative and awe-inspiring. Co-Owners, and father and son duo, Jeremy Baker and Joseph Baker stumbled upon the idea after traveling on a beer tour across the states. Joseph shared, “Our family visited a lot of different breweries when we would go on trips and weekend travels in Tennessee. The concept was to have a platform for local and regional breweries to have a place to showcase their beers. This concept encourages people in Clarksville to stay local and drink local. The number “57” comes from the bunker number I was issued when joining the Fort
Campbell Fire Department in January 1994. Bunker numbers were used for the accountability of firefighters and equipment. Once you’re issued a bunker number it never changes unless you leave the department.” Tap House 57 is unique in that it offers a firehouse theme, as well as local and regional craft beers. Jeremy discussed, “We have 16 taps that are all local and regional TN beers, again trying to showcase TN breweries. We are constantly rotating through different kegs, so the menu could be completely different each time a customer comes in. If a customer comes
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