A deal on wine in supermarkets is still working its way through the state Senate, but the House has been silent since a narrow committee vote killed the bill two weeks ago.
After Years, Wine in Supermarkets Advances in Senate
A measure allowing wine to be sold in Tennessee grocery stores is now closer to becoming law than ever before. The legislation was approved on a 5-4 vote in a Senate Committee.
Wine in Supermarkets Debate Turns Biblical
The leader of the largest Christian denomination in the state begged state lawmakers not to expand what kinds of stores can sell wine. Until now, this year’s debate over wine in grocery stores has been about economics and fairness, not morality.
Contested Wine in Grocery Stores Bill Begins Legislative Journey
A measure to allow grocery stores to sell wine begins working its way through the state legislature this week. A Senate committee has set aside two hours this afternoon to hear from supermarkets which want the change, and from liquor stores which currently have control of all wine sales in Tennessee.
Wine-in-Grocery Stores Bill Allows Locals to Opt In
This year’s push to have wine sold in Tennessee grocery stores formally begins Thursday. Two key lawmakers will host a press conference to detail plans allowing each county and city to vote on wine in grocery stores for themselves.
Liquor Stores Have Law on Their Side
Many of the state’s police chiefs and sheriffs oppose wine being sold in grocery stores and corner markets. They say they have enough alcohol-related incidents as it is.
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