Nestled among the historic streets of Dayton, Tennessee, Monkey Town Brewing — which gets its name from the infamous Scopes Monkey Trial — has become a cornerstone of revival and attraction to the city's downtown life. At least, that's what owner Kirby Garrison hopes to see happen. "Right now, I'm wanting to open up more businesses that are exciting, to bring people to [downtown] Dayton," says Garrison. But the man behind the eclectic brewery brand didn't always see himself becoming the owner of three brewery locations throughout Tennessee: in Dayton, Chattanooga and Loudon. Read the full story at the link in our bio. Photo 1 / Staff photo by Olivia Ross / Kirby Garrison poses for a photo at Monkey Town Brewery on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Photo 2 / Staff photo by Olivia Ross / Monkey Town Brewery is seen on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Photo 3 / Staff photo by Olivia Ross / Kirby Garrison poses for a photo at Monkey Town Brewery on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Photo 4 / Staff photo by O...