North Little Rock based Flyway Brewing heads east with Memphis expansion

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – North Little Rock brewing company is expanding into Memphis with its craft beers, food and entertainment offerings.

Flyway Brewing Company said in a Thursday statement that it was expanding by taking over the High Cotton Brewing Company and Edge Alley spaces in Memphis. Flyway and the City Silo Table + Pantry ownership group are leading the move, but High Cotton president Ross Avery will also have a stake in the new venture, a spokesperson said.

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City Silo has restaurants in both Memphis and Little Rock. Co-owner Scott Tashie said High Cotton’s contribution is important.

“High Cotton’s contributions and innovations to Memphis’s brewing scene are invaluable, and we will continue that legacy,” Tashie said.

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Representatives said High Cotton would undergo renovation to reflect the mix of the two breweries. Renovations will include the addition of a music and event space.

“Memphis has such a rich history embedded in its music, and we are thrilled to be able to contribute to that,” Tashie said.

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Representatives said the transformation will begin in the coming months, with a grand opening celebration to be announced.

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