Chattanooga Beer Board Meeting - 05/21/2026

The Chattanooga Beer Board meeting held on May 21, 2026, primarily focused on the approval and review of various beer permit applications, including temporary permits for events and new business licenses. The board discussed compliance issues related to background checks and ownership disclosures for applicants, with some applications deferred pending further legal review. A significant portion of the meeting addressed enforcement actions, including a recommended five-day suspension and civil penalty for Dollar General due to violations of the Chattanooga Beer Code. The board ultimately sustained a five-day suspension with a $500 fine. Additionally, the board reviewed an anonymous complaint alleging disparate enforcement of alcohol regulations, but concluded that no direct action could be taken by the board. The meeting also touched on the importance of vendor training and compliance with local beer ordinances. No new contracts or procurement decisions were made during this session.