An email from the Coty Shadowens, TABC. April 5, 2019 Good afternoon, In April 2018 TABC licensees were asked to submit an application through the new online Regulatory Licensing Permitting System (“RLPS”) system indicating that the submission was a renewal and including the licensee’s historical license number. Those applications were processed and licensees received a […] Read more
Yes, today March 15th, TopShelf has an online Server Permit program. TopShelf is very excited to offer Server Permit courses online! Here’s what you need to know to set up your TopShelf account and obtain your Server Permit. Your RLPS# is required before purchasing the course. If you need to know more about the application process […] Read more
Beginning Sunday, January 6, 2019 all Retail Food Stores can begin selling wine on Sunday! Store can begin selling at 10:00 AM regardless of the local ordinance. Keep in mind, if local ordinance is 12:00 PM on Sunday, you cannot sell beer until 12:00 PM. See more on the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission website
Here is the notice from the TABC regarding the new online Regulatory Licensing and Permitting System (RLPS): The TABC is excited to announce the launch of the Regulatory Licensing and Permitting System (RLPS) on January 22, 2018. RLPS will allow the agency to more efficiently process licenses and permits, but we will need your help. […] Read more
The stories run amuck when it comes to compliance checks and who’s friend heard from somebody that someone got “busted” for… First, the TABC is not going to do something that costs them time with no results. They have specific rules and regulations that govern what can and cannot happen with the underage buyer and […] Read more
What is a Designated Manager? In order to stock wine before July 1 there must be at least one Designated Manager. This manager is required to complete a class to obtain their 5 year license. Designated Managers are the only ones that can order wine and pay for wine deliveries. Will Cheek, one of the most knowledgeable alcohol attorneys in […] Read more
The TABC just posted a new link on their website. This link describes all designated manager requirements and includes a download for the designated manager application. Click here to download the application. If you have a problem downloading the application please contact our office and we can email it to you. All locations selling wine will be required to have […] Read more
TopShelf is working hard to help companies complete their wine seller training before the July 1 wine sales date! Click here to see or segment on WATE news.
The changes in TABC leadership will cause minor hiccups in processing applications for Server Permits and Licenses. All of these documents must contain an official signature so offices are waiting for the new stamp containing the acting Directors signature. This should happen today, Wednesday, March 30 but until it does even those walking into the TABC […] Read more
House Bill 2586, the wine “pre-stock” bill, passed the House of Representatives Tuesday night, March 30. It is on its way to the governor’s desk for a signature! This means Tennesseans will be able to purchase wine from their favorite food store come July 1!
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