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Jack Daniel’s Warehouse Partially Collapses in Lynchburg

Jack Daniel’s Warehouse Partially Collapses in Lynchburg

Jack Daniel’s Warehouse Partially Collapses in Lynchburg

Jack Daniel’s Warehouse Partially Collapses in Lynchburg

Jack Daniel’s Warehouse Partially Collapses in Lynchburg

A barrel warehouse at the Jack Daniel’s distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, partially collapsed early Monday morning. According to reports, the incident occurred around 5:40 a.m. CST, and no injuries were reported.

Key Takeaways

  • A Jack Daniel’s warehouse in Lynchburg, TN, partially collapsed, affecting up to 15% of stored barrels.

  • No injuries were reported, and all spilled whiskey has been contained.

  • Emergency response teams quickly secured the site, and distillery operations continue as normal.

  • Brown-Forman faces additional challenges after workforce reductions and facility closures.

  • The exact cause of the collapse is under investigation, and cleanup timelines are pending.

Incident Details and Company Response

Jack Daniel’s parent company, Brown-Forman, confirmed the collapse in a statement shared with local media.

“Overnight, there was a partial collapse of a Jack Daniel’s Distillery barrel house in Lynchburg, TN,” said Jack Daniel’s Global Public Relations Director Svend Jansen. “No individuals were inside the barrel house at the time, and there were no injuries to any employees. We are working with the distillery and local officials to assess the damage.”


The collapse occurred at barrel house 2-15, a structure built in the late 1960s with a capacity of approximately 19,000 barrels of maturing whiskey. Brown-Forman reported that no more than 15% of the barrels were affected, and all spilled whiskey has been contained.

Local authorities, including Moore County Sheriff Tyler Hatfield, reassured the public that the situation was under control.

“Jack Daniel’s has plenty of resources to handle the situation,” Hatfield told WKRN. “Everything is contained at this point.”

Emergency Response and Containment Efforts

Local emergency services responded promptly to the collapse, which involved the back corner of the warehouse. A severed fire suppression line likely triggered a fire alarm, initiating standard protocols. The Jack Daniel’s Fire Brigade and Metro Moore County Emergency Management Agency were on-site to manage the situation.

Jack Daniel’s has confirmed that distillery operations and tours continue as normal. The company is collaborating with appropriate government agencies to remediate the incident and assess the damage. The exact cause of the collapse remains under investigation.

Industry Impact and Next Steps

Warehouse collapses are rare but can have significant financial and logistical consequences for distilleries. In past incidents, spilled whiskey has posed environmental risks, and rebuilding efforts have taken months or even years. Jack Daniel’s has yet to announce a timeline for cleanup and repairs.

This event adds to a challenging start for Brown-Forman in 2025, following recent announcements of workforce reductions and facility closures due to declining consumer demand and rising raw material costs.

As the situation develops, further updates will be provided.

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