June 2025 – Bristol, VA – When a NASCAR legend, a top-tier sports media outlet, a thriving beer culture community, and a honky-tonk icon join forces—you get more than just a media partnership. You get a movement built around beer, storytelling, and fan-first...
Inside Look into Michael Waltrip Brewing’s Bold Partnerships and Game-Day Energy
Bold Partnerships: Clarksville’s Craft Scene Just Shifted Into High Gear Start Your Engines—It’s Game Time Race fans. Beer fans. Sports junkies. If your weekends revolve around horsepower, hometown pride, and ice-cold brews, this one’s for you. Clarksville,...
LeBron’s New Lane: Lakers Ownership Shake-Up Connects NBA Royalty with NASCAR
"Strive For Greatness" LeBron James isn’t just building legacies on the hardwood—he’s paving a new path for the future of motorsports, too. While his efforts to elevate young NASCAR talent—like supporting a student from his hometown of Akron, Ohio—have already...
Tailgate Like a Champion: Your NASCAR Watch Party Starts with Michael Waltrip Brewing
There’s a special kind of magic when race fans gather. The rumble of engines, the smell of burgers on the grill, cold beers in hand, and a shared love of speed and tradition. Whether you're camped out in the infield, firing up the grill at home, or joining the party...
Beer, Grills, and Clean Eats: Why Ultra Processed Foods Are a No-Go
I have to pivot to the "clean eats" lifestyle As a beer enthusiast who loves nothing more than hitting up local joints for some good grub, I’ve always taken a laid-back approach to what I eat. But lately, I’ve started wondering about all the ultra-processed stuff...
Michael Waltrip Brewing Races into Nashville with Signature Beer Experience on Broadway
Nashville, TN — March 11, 2025 — Two-time Daytona 500 Champion Michael Waltrip and Michael Waltrip Brewing Company (MWBco) are bringing their craft beer lineup to Nashville with an exciting new location in the heart of Broadway. At the center of this expansion is the...
Crafting the Ultimate Healthy Ramen Bowl at Home
Ramen's not just for broke college kids anymore, my friend. It's time to elevate this classic comfort food to a whole new level of yum and nutrition. I'm talking about crafting the ultimate healthy ramen bowl right in your own kitchen. No more MSG-laden instant...
Bender’s Tavern Field Notes
Pints, Forks & Friends Field Notes We recently set out to find the perfect restaurant to purchase gift certificates for a special occasion. Naturally, we had to test it out first. One visit, and all we can say is—wow! The moment we stepped inside Bender's Tavern,...
The Ice Cream Showdown: Thrifty Ice Cream vs. Ben & Jerry’s — My Personal Taste Test
Remember the Pepsi Challenge? Well, I decided to put my own spin on it—this time with ice cream! As the founder of Pints, Forks & Friends, I couldn’t resist the urge to pit two ice cream heavyweights against each other. Inspired by Jeanniey Walden, Chief Marketing...
Popcorn: A Tasty, Nutritious, and Low-Calorie Snack
Popcorn is right up there with bacon for me—one of those snacks I could never imagine giving up. That being said, like with any treat, you’ve got to be mindful of how much you’re consuming, especially in places like the movie theater. I’m fairly certain that the...