Blackstone Restaurant and Brewery — the Midtown institution that arguably has spearheaded the now-booming Nashville craft beer scene — will temporarily pour its last pint Thursday after a 21.5-year run and then reopen about three months later after an overhaul.
The building housing the brew pub is located at 1918 West End Ave.
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