Liquor Law

What Knoxville’s New DORA Program Means for Bars and Restaurants

Downtown Knoxville is about to enter a new era of hospitality and entertainment.  Our firm works with many...

May 18, 2026

General Alcohol Update • Liquor Law • TABC News • TABC Updates • TTB information

WHAT IS REQUIRED TO OPEN A DISTILLERY IN ALABAMA?

Like many states, it seems that interest in opening and operating (lawful) distilleries in the state of Alabama is on...

August 1, 2025

General Alcohol Update • Legal requirements • Liquor Law • TTB information

MY DISTILLERY IS BEING PURCHASED, TAKING ON CAPITAL, OR CHANGING OWNERSHIP. DOES THE TTB CONSIDER THIS A CHANGE OF CONTROL OR A CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP?

As your distillery matures, you may consider taking on additional investment and capital to fund growth. Doing so may...

April 25, 2025

General Alcohol Update • General Law Update • Legal requirements • Liquor Law • TTB information

Can I Sell Wine At My Grocery or Convenience Store in Tennessee?

Buying wine at a grocery store in Tennessee has only been an option for a few years, but its impact has been enormous....

July 25, 2024

Beer Law • General Alcohol Update • Liquor Law • TABC News • TABC Updates

WHAT IS A NON-RESIDENT SELLER’S PERMIT IN TENNESSEE AND HOW DO I OBTAIN ONE?

A Non-Resident Seller’s Permit is one of the most important permits for the alcoholic beverage business in Tennessee....

July 22, 2024

General Alcohol Update • Legal requirements • Liquor Law • TTB information

HOW TO REGISTER LOW AND HIGH GRAVITY BEER BRANDS WITH TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

We at BSH are frequently provide guidance and compliance assistance for suppliers and wholesalers with the...

September 8, 2023

Beer Law • Liquor Law • TABC Updates • TTB information

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO HOW TAX CREDITS FOR IMPORTED ALCOHOL UNDER CRAFT BEVERAGE MODERNIZATION ACT WORK

If you operate as a U.S. alcoholic beverage importer that remits federal excise tax, or a foreign supplier of alcohol...

February 10, 2023

Beer Law • Liquor Law • Uncategorized

POPPIN’ BOTTLES : CAN BARS, RESTAURANTS AND HOTELS SELL BOTTLES OF LIQUOR TO CUSTOMERS IN TENNESSEE?

Here at Belcher Sykes Harrington, PLLC, we hope that you are responsibly “poppin’ bottles” this holiday season...

November 30, 2020

General Alcohol Update • Liquor Law