Chattanooga Beer Board Meeting - 04/02/2026

The Chattanooga Beer Board convened on April 2, 2026, to review and approve various beer permit applications and address compliance issues related to permit renewals. The board approved several temporary beer permits for upcoming events and a new ownership change for W and Y Sports Bar, contingent on zoning approval and background checks. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a compliance issue where several businesses failed to receive renewal notifications for their beer permits, leading to lapses in licensing. The Mayor's office issued an executive order granting a 90-day grace period for affected businesses to come into compliance without penalties. Discussions included plans for ordinance changes to improve notification processes and reduce burdens on small businesses. The board voted to approve the application for Champions Chicken, which had self-reported a lapse and was working toward full compliance. No new contracts or procurement actions were discussed during the meeting.