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LIQUOR BY THE DRINK LICENSE
To obtain a license to sell liquor by the drink, you must first begin by obtaining a permit from the State of Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC). The ABC may be contacted by calling (615) 741-1602.
After securing a permit, YOU MUST bring the permit and the receipt from the ABC to the County Clerk’s office at 523 Mainstream Drive in the Riverview Business Center II at Metro Center to pay the liquor privilege tax. Many people have failed to complete this step after getting their ABC license.
Our fee is the same amount that you pay the ABC. The permit is renewable annually. If the business changes ownership, the ABC and this office must issue a new license. “Wine only” licenses are also available. One may apply by mail by sending the appropriate documentation to:
John Arriola, County Clerk
ATTN: LIQUOR LICENSES
PO Box 196333
Nashville, TN 37219-6333
Questions? Call (615) 862-6254 extension 77134.
CATERING LICENSE TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Businesses currently licensed to sell liquor by the drink may also apply for a caterer's license to sell alcoholic beverages pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. 57-4-101(q). This license may be applied for in the same manner as the Liquor by the Drink license. This license is renewable annually.
PAWNBROKER LICENSE
Businesses applying for a Pawnbroker’s License must first contact the Metro Police Department, Pawn Shop Unit at (615) 862-7506 to request an application packet.
Once you have received the application packet from the Metro Police Department, complete the packet and bring it to the main office of the County Clerk’s office at 523 Mainstream Drive in the Riverview Business Center II at Metro Center. To obtain a Pawnbroker’s license your completed application packet and correct payment must be submitted to our Business Tax Department at the main office of the County Clerk’s office. (A business license will also be required.) For additional information please contact (615) 862-6254 extension 77145.
SIDEWALK ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
Please read Title 13.18.060
Questions? Please call our office at 615-862-6254
CLOSE OUT BUSINESS PERMIT
You must have a Close Out Business Permit BEFORE you advertise that you are having a Going-out-of-business sale.
Please read Title 6.92
Questions? Please call our office at 615-862-6254 extension 77144.