Many Jack Daniel employees once attended Motlow College. The distillery will sponsor the Emerald and Gold Gala on March 7.
April 19, 2024
Tag: Jack Daniel
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Buddy the Beagle gets his own Facebook page
Canine Kardashian: Lynchburg gets its own furry social media star
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Jack Daniel gets famous first tonight during Super Bowl
Sunday night’s Super Bowl is full of firsts. It’s the first time the Kansas City Chief’s and San Francisco 49ers have ever faced off in a Super Bowl. Kyle and Mike Shanahan will become the first father-son duo in NFL history to appear in a Super Bowl as head coaches … the younger with the...
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Council member asks for legal “blank check” to revisit barrel tax issue
In November 2011, the Metro Council decided by a 10-5 vote. Back then, the Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce unanimously opposed the proposal. In April 2018, the General Assembly decided by a 78-12 vote. But on Monday night, Metro Council member Tommy Brown asked his fellow council members to a approve a legal “blank check” to...
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Frank Bobo, distillery’s fifth master distiller, dies at 90
Lynchburg native, Frank Bobo, will be remembered worldwide as Jack Daniel's fifth Master Distiller but locally, he'll be remembered as so much more.
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As the trees come down, top JD barrels to be auctioned off for Operation Ride Home
The five barrels atop Jack Daniel trees across the U.S. will come down soon and be auctioned off to support Operation Ride Home.
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Lynchburg in the News: Jack Daniel wins award at National Dog Show
Jack Daniel … if you please. These were the judge’s thoughts recently at the National Dog Show held in in Philadelphia. Thor the bulky, squishy bulldog may have won the coveted Best in Show but Jack Daniel the Golden Retriever earned the title of best in the sporting group and social media darling. His clever...
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JD BBQ Like a Local: Lynchburg’s Black Label Smokers compete for third straight year
It wouldn’t be a complete Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue without a home team of Jack employees vying for the prize. For the third year in a row, Black Label Smokers will compete in the Shade Tree Division this weekend. Made up of Jack Daniel employees Jason Bobo, Joseph Caldwell, Wesley Richardson, and Daniel...
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Distillery re-releases Heritage Barrel whiskey
LOCAL NEWS — Jack Daniel’s comes in all sort of flavors and proofs but none are more popular than the 100-proof, award-winning Jack Daniel Single Barrel — Heritage Barrel Special Release. Whisky Advocate named it one of its 2018’s Best Bottles and it will return this year for a limited run. Master Distiller Jeff Arnett...
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Jack debuting Holiday Countdown Calendar in U.S.
LOCAL NEWS — Based on its success last year in the UK, Jack Daniel’s Distillery will introduce it’s Holiday Countdown Calendar in the United States for the holiday season. It should be available locally in November. It features four 50mL bottles each of Jack Daniel whiskeys: Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey and...