State Compliance Guide
Tennessee Liquor License Compliance
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Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC)
Renewal Frequency
Annual
Renewal Notes
Licenses expire annually on the anniversary of issuance. Renewal applications must be submitted to the TABC at least 30 days before expiration. Tennessee has a complex mix of wet, dry, and moist jurisdictions.
Server Certification
Required — Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission Server Permit — all servers and bartenders must obtain a server permit through a TABC-approved training program
Penalty for Lapsed License
Operating without a valid license is a Class A misdemeanor with fines up to $2,500 and up to 11 months and 29 days imprisonment. The TABC may also impose civil penalties and permanently revoke licensing eligibility.
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