A federal bankruptcy judge late last week said that Fawn Weaver lacked the authority to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection ...

Uncle Nearest’s legendary lineup of whiskeys continues to grow with their latest release: rye. “Today, we continue celebrating the legacy of Nearest Green, the godfather of Tennessee whiskey, with the ...

Fawn Weaver announced a major legal win as Uncle Nearest exits receivership, a major step in the company's ongoing dispute ...

Founder Fawn Weaver may lose control of her cult Tennessee distillery after a judge mandates a receivership—unless an investor bails her out. Uncle Nearest founder Fawn Weaver is fighting for control ...

America, a Louisville-based lender, accused Fawn Weaver, the founder of a Tennessee whiskey brand, of financial fraud and ...

Uncle Nearest is a distillery and brand named after the man who is now credited with teaching Jack Daniel how to make whiskey and being the first Black master distiller. The brand released its first ...

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the most-awarded Bourbon or American Whiskey brand since 2019, proudly announces the release of its highly rated 2025 ...

Troubled whiskey company Uncle Nearest will remain in the hands of a receiver for at least another month. After five hours of testimony at a hearing on Feb. 9, U.S. District Judge Charles E. Atchley ...