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Kratom and Nitrous Oxide: Two New Tennessee Bans Retailers Need to Know

Tennessee retailers have two fewer products they can legally keep on the shelf. As of July 1, 2026, new Tennessee...

September 24, 2026

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TABC Confirms Tennessee Package Stores May Apply Loyalty Rewards to Alcohol Purchases

Package stores in Tennessee have received welcome clarification from the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC)...

July 21, 2026

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Tennessee Retailers Should Take Note of New Nitrous Oxide and Kratom Bans

The Tennessee General Assembly recently passed two laws that will significantly impact retailers across the state....

June 10, 2026

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Alcohol Warning Labels May Be Getting More Aggressive And the Industry Should Pay Attention

A recent study highlighted by NPR and other outlets found that consumers were significantly more responsive to alcohol...

May 28, 2026

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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

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND NOTICE ISSUED BY TENNESSEE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION

The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission has summarized some of the changes affecting hemp industry members...

May 7, 2026

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TENNESSEE’S NEW HEMP LAW – WHAT SUPPLIERS NEED TO KNOW

The 2025 Tennessee General Assembly has passed Tennessee’s most expansive cannabis/hemp reform law to date in the...

September 30, 2025

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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

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WORKFORCE EXPANSION BILL OPENS ELIGIBILITY FOR TENNESSEE LIQUOR-BY-THE-DRINK LICENSEES

We are pleased to have Ryan Mercurio, lawyer in our firm’s alcohol licensing division, author the below article which...

May 9, 2024

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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

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NASHVILLE BARS ALLOWED TO REOPEN WITH UP TO 25 PATRONS

On Thursday, August 13th, Nashville Mayor John Cooper stated that Nashville bars will be allowed to reopen on Monday,...

August 14, 2020

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HOW TO REOPEN DURING COVID AS A BAR, RESTAURANT OR BREWERY IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

Whether you agree or disagree with the policy decision to reopen a city during COVID may depend on what side of the bar...

May 8, 2020

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TENNESSEE GOVERNOR LEE ALLOWS TAKE-OUT/DELIVERY OF ALCOHOL BY RESTAURANTS IN COVID-19 EXECUTIVE ORDER & NASHVILLE MAYOR COOPER ISSUES STAY AT HOME/QUARANTINE ORDER

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order on March 22, 2020, which, among other Covid-19 related matters,...

March 23, 2020

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TENNESSEE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATES

Our friends at the Tennessee Wine and Spirits Association (TWSRA) have summarized the most recent updates relating to...

March 20, 2020

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TABC PRESS RELEASE: WINE IS THE ONLY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE THAT CAN BE LEGALLY SHIPPED DIRECT TO CONSUMERS IN TENNESSEE

In a press release dated January 7, 2020, the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) disclosed the identities...

January 10, 2020

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TENNESSEE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION ISSUES UPDATE PERTAINING TO DIRECT SHIPPING OF ALCOHOL AND FEDERAL REAL ID ACT

In December of 2019, the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission issued the following update, providing information on...

December 20, 2019

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TENNESSEE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION CRACKS DOWN

ON DIRECT TO CONSUMER SHIPMENT OF ALCOHOL INTO TENNESSEE

November 11, 2019

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TTB Reminds Of Federal Excise Return Smart Form

In its newsletter of November 1, 2019, the Federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) reminds of the...

November 6, 2019

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TENNESSEE ALCOHOL ENFORCEMENT REPORT – AUGUST 2019

At the August 29, 2019 meeting of the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (“TABC”), Law Enforcement Chief Bond...

September 3, 2019

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OBTAINING AN ALCOHOL SERVER PERMIT IN TENNESSEE

Are you an employer looking to provide guidance to your employees regarding alcohol server training and the obtaining...

June 14, 2019

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Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) Sting OP

On April 4, 2019, a Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) Sting operation took place in Brentwood, Tennessee,...

May 16, 2019

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE TENNESSEE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION REGARDING LICENSE RENEWALS

On April 5, 2019, the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (“TABC”) issued an important notice to all holders of...

April 19, 2019

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At the March 28, 2019 meeting of the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (“TABC”), a new Assistant Director was...

March 30, 2019

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Nashville Beer Board Now Requiring….

Now Requiring Applicants to Obtain Their Own Background Checks

February 12, 2019

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE FEDERAL ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE INDUSTRY MEMBERS

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE FEDERAL ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE INDUSTRY MEMBERS RE:...

February 6, 2019

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Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission Announces New Director

During its January 31, 2019 meeting, the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission announced that local attorney Russell...

February 1, 2019

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Government shutdown delays local brewpub opening

I enjoyed being interviewed by the Nashville Post last week and contributing to their story about the impact of the...

January 25, 2019

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Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission Searches for New Director

At the September 27, 2018, meeting of the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (“TABC”), Director Clay Byrd...

October 16, 2018

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Tennessee Sunday Wine & Liquor Sales Immediately Effective

(Seven Day Sales Legislation (SB2518/HB1540))

April 24, 2018

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Sunday Sales of Wine and Spirits Passes in Tennessee

On April 11, 2018, legislation providing for wine and spirits to be sold on Sunday (“Sunday Sales”)(SB2518/HB1540)...

April 12, 2018

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Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (“TABC”) Unveils Online Application Filing System  

  IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE INDUSTRY MEMBERS    The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission...

February 26, 2018

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New Tennessee Alcohol Rules 

Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission Approves Rules Affecting All Industry Members During September 2017 Meeting

October 11, 2017

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TABC Clarifies Definition of “Wine” in Tennessee

There can be no doubt that our Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (“TABC”) and staff have been hard at work...

February 24, 2017

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The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (“TABC”) Publishes “Frequently Asked Questions”

The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission has published a Frequently Asked Questions document on its website which is...

February 20, 2017

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