Vulgar Brewing

Preserving much of the historic brick architecture, the design team created the brew house within the 1970s Buell’s Block Building. As a result, the project gave new life to this downtown Franklin structure while supporting its adaptive reuse.

The team designed the brewery as a modern English-style pub with park-side seating, making it part of Franklin’s revitalization. In turn, the brewery creates a place for community gathering while honoring the city’s industrial heritage. Also, collaboration with Mill City Park leadership helped shape the park’s continued renewal. Together, these efforts strengthened the connection between the brewery, the park, and the surrounding downtown.

Named after the Latin word vulgus, meaning crowd or people, Vulgar Brewing reflects a focus on community connection. Brewing tanks line the front of the building and remain visible from Main Street, inviting public engagement. Meanwhile, a welcoming park-side patio encourages visitors to gather outdoors. Inside, the brewpub features a central bar, flexible seating, and a small kitchen that supports craft beer service. Overall, the design creates a comfortable and inviting destination for residents and visitors alike.