This Month...
Join us for a first of its kind, exclusive meet & greet with the founder of Ole Smoky Moonshine and Yee Haw Brewing right here at our beloved Yee Haw Brewing in Johnson City. This East TN native has deep roots in our state and has an entrepreneurial mind like no other - with more plans on the way. You can read more about his story here, but come out and join us at Yee Haw to hear it from the man himself.
Come grab a drink, hear an awe-inspiring entrepreneurial journey, and meet other young professionals.
About Joe Baker / Founder, Ole Smoky Distillery & Yee-Haw Brewing Company:
Joe Baker is the founder of Ole Smoky Distillery, the largest craft distillery in the U.S. He began the company in 2010 in his hometown of Gatlinburg, Tennessee using family recipes passed down from his ancestors who were among the earliest settlers of the area, now known as the Great Smoky Mountains.
In 2015, Joe expanded his interest in the beverage industry with the creation of Yee-Haw Brewing Company. During its short history, Yee-Haw Brewing has grown from a micro-brewery to a regional player in the craft beer world.
Prior to his career in the beverage industry, Baker served as an Assistant District Attorney General for the State of Tennessee. He also served as a United States Air Force JAG Officer assigned to the 134th Air Refueling Wing of Tennessee’s Air National Guard.
Joe led the acquisition of the iconic Ober Gatlinburg ski resort in 2022. Opened in 1973, Ober has been one of the region's most visited attractions for over 50 years.
He is a graduate of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and the University of Tennessee College of Law.
Joe lives in Nashville, TN with his wife and high school sweetheart, Jessi, and their 3 children.
