BriarWorks New Factory, Store & Smoking Lounge

[admin]

In case you didn't hear, BriarWorks had their grand opening at their new location back in Sept. They have a 2,000 sq. ft. retail store, and smoking lounge combined with their new 6,000 sq. ft. pipe factory. Check out the details at the link below!
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/industry-spotlight/briarworks-gets-new-digs/

 

[carolinachurchwarden]

That is an awesome looking new store and factory! I might have to pay them a visit the next time I'm out in Tennessee. I love that the new factory location is also the storefront and smoking lounge combined. Very nice!

 

[mso489]

Excellent. I commend the repurposed building and especially the interior layout and design. Plenty of elbow room and room to expand. I hope it becomes a pipe smoker "pilgrimage" destination. Nashville would be a nice side trip (joking). The only downside would be arriving if they weren't open.

 

[woodsroad]

So, Todd is no longer involved with BriarWorks?

 

[bluegrassbrian]

At around a 3 hour drive, its a destination Ill have to consider for a weekend roadtrip.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Can we just show up, smoke cigars and make our own pipes?

 

[transpose]

Briarworks was the ONLY B&M store that I visited on Black Friday. Everything about this place is next level. The workers, the knowledge, the vibe, etc… I have been dreaming about their Prince C121 for a year now and thought maybe they’ll have a Black Friday sale good enough to finally pull the trigger. I didn’t fall in love with the ones on display, so Pete went into the back and came out with a tray that had another 7-8 on it! Well, I finally got it! I spend about 1 ½ hours there and walked out with my dream pipe!
Here she is…

 

[ron123]

So, Todd is no longer involved with BriarWorks?

I just read the interview...appears not.
I thought he owned and ran the place...must've sold out to Pete...

 

[cigrmaster]

Now why couldn't they come to Sarasota FL with that operation. I would be in there everyday. I really hope they do well. Good luck with the new digs BriarWorks.

 

[ssjones]

Shoot, we're driving down to New Orleans in a few weeks, but that is just a bit too far off track. We'll visit on the next trip to Nashville.

 

[georged]

Shoot, we're driving down to New Orleans in a few weeks, but that is just a bit too far off track.

Translated:
I asked She Who Must Be Obeyed if we could stop there for a few hours next month, and she glared at me without saying a word until I shuffled out of the room with my head down, mumbling "I'm so sorry, Dear... Never mind. I don't know what I was thinking..." :mrgreen:

 

[lordofthepiperings]

So, Todd is no longer involved with BriarWorks?

I just read the interview...appears not.
I thought he owned and ran the place...must've sold out to Pete...

The interview just said he's focusing on his artisan pipes. That could mean he's just not involved in the day to day. Absolutely loved his nautical shell pipe for the SP American Expo this year. Great work Todd!
I do know Pete's been a huge face and driving force behind the brand.
Cool to get to see some pictures. Great piece James!

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I'll be driving by in a couple of weeks on the way to my Birmingham office. Will definitely have to plan on stopping in.

 

[pylorns]

Yeah Todd is not involved in the day to day at all really from what I can tell.

 

[transpose]

Hoosier, if you plan on staying an hour or so drop me a line and I’ll see about swinging down for a smoke. I live about 15 miles north of their new factory. Also, Pete told me that if I ever want to catch him there, stop by on a Monday because he’s there all day and evening. Just an FYI.