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Chattanooga Beer Board Meeting - December 18, 2025

City Council & City Boards — Thursday, December 18, 2025
BodyChattanooga, Tennessee
SessionCity Council & City Boards
DateThursday, December 18, 2025
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10:44

Tell me when you're ready, Miss Laurie.

10:46

We got folies.

11:04

Tell me when you're ready, please, ma'am.

11:10

Okay, I'm waiting.

11:12

All righty.

11:13

Good morning and welcome to the Chattanooga Beer Board meeting of December 18th, 2025.

11:20

All meeting attendees must sign in at the designated sign-in sheet on the uh wherever it is over there.

11:28

Um electronic, we ask you to silence all your electronic devices at this time if you would turn them off or silence them so we won't be disruptive in the meeting.

11:40

When your name is called, uh individuals wishing to address the board should do so from the podium.

11:46

Uh please state your name before making comments, and please speak up.

11:51

Um kind of a point for information in the future.

11:56

Our next meeting will be January 8th, if you remember last because of the new year's.

12:02

So our next meeting will be January 8th at uh 9 a.m.

12:08

All right.

12:09

Uh we have approval of the minutes for the November 20th, 2025 meeting.

12:14

Is there a motion to approve those minutes?

12:17

So move.

12:18

All in favor of approving the minutes signified by saying aye.

12:22

Aye.

12:22

Opposed.

12:24

All right.

12:24

Is there then we also have approval of the minutes of our December 4th 2025 meeting?

12:32

Is there a motion to approve those?

12:34

So move.

12:35

All in favor of approving the minutes of December 4th, signify by saying aye.

12:40

Aye.

12:41

Opposed.

12:42

All right.

12:42

At this time, the court reporter will swear in.

12:45

If you're coming to speak to us or be before the board today, you'll need to be sworn in at this time.

12:57

There's no applicants here on any time to speak today.

13:13

Thank you very much.

13:15

Okay.

13:16

Good morning, Officer Mosher.

13:18

Uh beer applications passed from the last meeting.

13:21

We have none.

13:23

And then we have a uh list of beer applications approved by regulatory, and I'll read these in.

13:30

Uh Chattanooga Firefighters Association Holiday Block Party Main by 24 T E 110.

13:38

Logan's Roadhouse Enterprises doing business as Logan's Roadhouse number 514, and that's beer dash one three seven three.

13:49

Uh Logan's Roadhouse Enterprises LLC doing business as Logan's Roadhouse 514.

13:57

That is beer 1374 and playwash pint LLC doing business as playwash pint.

14:06

Beer dash one three seven seven.

14:30

Yes, sir.

14:31

Okay.

14:33

All right, there are no uh new temporary beer permit applications.

14:39

So we're now to the new beer applications part of our meeting.

14:44

Um first one is Ruey.

14:50

Ruby Krupra Inc.

14:52

doing business as 7C Smoke Shop.

14:56

Sure, gosh, Mr.

14:57

Patel is the owner.

15:00

328 East ML King Boulevard Unit 100, and that is beer application 1364.

15:07

Change of ownership.

15:09

Is anyone here for them?

15:13

Okay.

15:16

All right.

15:17

And uh you think they have not been passed via uh it shows they've passed everything.

15:23

They have, okay, all right.

15:25

So that one has been approved by regulatory.

15:28

Okay, number two is Nathan Benford LLC doing business as Uptown Reload 24 uh 07 Glass Street beer 1365.

15:40

That's a change in ownership.

15:42

Has it been approved by regulatory?

15:44

It shows it has been approved.

15:46

All right, very good.

15:48

Oh, he's here, all right.

15:49

Actually, with that the building hasn't signed off on that on the two uptown.

16:00

So they're still awaiting the building permit approval.

16:04

Yeah.

16:07

Okay.

16:09

Zach's not here yet.

16:11

Yeah, it's showing in progress by building.

16:14

Okay.

16:15

So Mr.

16:15

Benford, uh, you you're still awaiting the final sign off by the building inspector.

16:22

That's what we're waiting.

16:23

Then once that's done, then you will be able to this will automatically be done through regulatory on online.

16:30

Yes, sir.

16:31

All right.

16:33

Zach not coming in today.

16:35

Well, the the thing is is that um I've got an email from the building inspector, and he said that you haven't answered multiple calls for an inspection appointment.

16:46

So if you can get in touch with the building inspector to get inspected, that that'll move things forward.

16:53

Okay, very good.

16:54

Great.

16:55

Thank you, Mr.

16:56

Benford.

16:57

Yes, sir.

17:00

Oh, okay.

17:01

Number three is Triple Kings Delhi LLC doing business as Triple Kings Delhi.

17:08

Sam Saline owner, Salid, and it's beer permit 1376.

17:14

So I just look that one up.

17:16

It does show they've completed everything.

17:18

All right, so they're done.

17:20

So ask you a question.

17:21

They're speaking to the microphone.

17:22

Yeah.

17:23

So state your name, please.

17:24

Uh Sam Sale.

17:26

All right.

17:26

Sam, tell us, tell us a little bit about your business and what you're doing.

17:29

It's uh convenience store.

17:31

It's uh 800 square feet with another 803 square feet as a storage area.

17:38

It's uh in a future it will be uh extended to be a small deli.

17:43

Okay.

17:44

Uh for now I'm just selling groceries, cigarettes, uh, candy, and drinks.

17:49

Okay.

17:49

All right.

17:51

Um, uh so are there any questions from any of the members?

17:59

It's been approved.

18:00

You know, we're we're very we are always concerned about selling underage.

18:05

So be sure and I I have a um uh for the cashier system that's uh when you scan something, like if I scan a cigarette, it'll pop up check IDs, okay, before I could be approved to sell it.

18:21

All right, very good.

18:22

That's all right.

18:23

Okay.

18:24

Any further questions?

18:26

I do.

18:27

Yes.

18:29

Do you scan the ID or do you just visually check it?

18:33

It's uh visible.

18:34

You check it um, you take it from them, you check it, and then you press in right uh to confirm this uh so you type in the their birthday?

18:46

No, you just you know check it, and then you just punch in as you checked it.

18:53

Yeah, right.

18:56

Um you scan the item scan, that's the word.

19:00

And then it'll pop up and check ID.

19:02

You take the ID, you check it, and then you press confirm the right that you confirm it.

19:07

Yeah, so how are you gonna make sure that they are I I know after you check it?

19:13

Are you gonna come like we've had people to look at an ID?

19:18

It's still Chris confirm, and the people actually are underage.

19:23

So how you want to really.

19:24

Well, you can how I check the ID if it's real or not?

19:27

To make sure that they are you're not putting confirm, you're not pressing confirm, but they're actually underage.

19:35

I mean, there's only one employee.

19:37

Uh if he does that, then right.

19:39

LB basically fortifying his job.

19:43

Right.

19:45

Very good.

19:46

Okay.

19:47

All right.

19:47

Any other questions?

19:48

All right, all right.

19:50

Are are you a uh responsible vendor?

19:52

Considered to be a responsible vendor.

19:55

I don't understand the question.

19:56

Yeah, he doesn't know about the program.

20:00

Is there there is a responsible vendor program?

20:03

Okay.

20:04

And I think your supplier can is how does he get that information?

20:09

I don't think is that part of y'all's uh when you when you sell to him, is that part of the getting him in the responsible vendor program?

20:19

Or do we know or is that okay?

20:22

So that's Calandra Smith.

20:24

All right.

20:25

All right.

20:26

What what is his name again?

20:28

Eddie Davis.

20:29

I could check if the system could be upgraded to Canada ID too.

20:34

I did try it once, but it didn't.

20:36

Right.

20:38

So if you go to TN.gov, um, they have information about the responsible vendor program.

20:44

Okay, so go to TN.gov.

20:46

TN dot.

20:47

Yes, and it'll say responsible vendor, and you need to sign up for that.

20:52

Okay.

20:52

Okay.

20:53

Sure.

20:53

All right.

20:54

Any other questions?

20:55

Question on the floor.

20:56

Uh is that responsible vendor program for everyone?

20:59

Or tell me how retail.

21:01

Just retail.

21:02

Okay.

21:03

For retail customers.

21:05

All right.

21:05

All right, that's great.

21:07

Good luck.

21:07

Thank you.

21:08

All right.

21:09

I'm sorry.

21:10

I would did you catch that.

21:12

I caught some of it.

21:14

I'm sorry.

21:15

I just wouldn't declare.

21:18

I got you.

21:18

I'll speak up too.

21:19

I'm sorry.

21:20

Oh, we're supposed to use our uh forgot.

21:23

We're supposed to use our soaking salt.

21:26

Right.

21:26

No, you're good to go.

21:28

Okay.

21:29

The next one is uh number four, YBR 2025 Inc.

21:35

Doing business as Bonnie Oaks Express.

21:39

Um Mr.

21:41

Chidari is owner.

21:42

4266 Bonnie Oaks Drive Beer Permit 1379 change of ownership.

21:50

It looks like they've passed everything.

21:52

All right, very good.

21:55

All right.

21:57

All right.

21:57

Any discussion today?

22:01

I pushed the button a while back.

22:04

Yes, ma'am.

22:06

I need to be clear on the new applications.

22:08

You're saying that everything's in.

22:10

Does this mean that it's approved by regulatory?

22:12

I want to be clear.

22:13

Yes, it's that's it's approved by regulatory when you're telling us it's okay.

22:17

Yes.

22:18

Okay.

22:21

Yes.

22:24

One, three, and four are approved.

22:28

And Mr.

22:28

Benford number two is awaiting building uh site awaiting the inspection by the building inspector.

22:37

Yep.

22:40

Okay.

22:41

Any further discussion?

22:44

Um public comments.

22:45

Is there anyone here that wishes to make a public comment?

22:50

All right.

22:51

At this time, then our uh hearing part of the board uh will adjourn and the beer violation section of the board uh section will start uh we'll give them about what five minutes to get ready or ten minutes, something like that.

23:08

Is anybody here?

23:08

Is the attorney here?

23:10

Yeah, I'm Brad.

23:11

Uh-huh.

23:11

Yeah, she's here.

23:12

She's here.

23:13

Yeah, Zach.

23:14

This is one of our new attorneys, and uh would you introduce yourself to us?

23:20

Good morning.

23:21

I'm attorney Keisha Chief.

23:23

I look at Jesus like her.

23:25

All right, great.

23:26

We're glad to have you with us.

23:28

All right, so at this time, is there a motion to adjourn this meeting?

23:32

So move.

23:32

All right, all in favor of adjourning, signify by saying aye.

23:36

Thank you for being here.

23:37

And then the beer violation portion of it will start in just a minute.

23:43

But this is

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Summary of Proceedings

Chattanooga Beer Board Meeting - December 18, 2025

The Chattanooga Beer Board held its regular meeting on December 18, 2025, at 9:00 AM. The meeting included approval of previous meeting minutes, consideration of new beer permit applications, and a brief discussion of a pending application awaiting building inspection. No public comments or hearing applicants were present.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes – The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025, meeting and the December 4, 2025, meeting. Both motions carried with no opposition.

Discussion Items

  • Beer Applications Approved by Regulatory – The board noted that the following applications had been cleared by regulatory review:
    • Chattanooga Firefighters Association Holiday Block Party (Beer 1373)
    • Logan’s Roadhouse Enterprises LLC dba Logan’s Roadhouse #514 (Beer 1374)
    • Playwash Pint LLC dba Playwash Pint (Beer 1377)
  • New Beer Applications
    1. Ruby Krupra Inc. dba 7C Smoke Shop (Beer 1364) – Change of ownership. Approved by regulatory. No one present. Approved.
    2. Nathan Benford LLC dba Uptown Reload (Beer 1365) – Change of ownership. Awaiting final sign-off from the building inspector. The applicant, Mr. Benford, was advised that the building inspector had reported unanswered calls for an inspection appointment. Board urged him to contact the inspector to move the application forward. Not yet approved.
    3. Triple Kings Delhi LLC dba Triple Kings Delhi (Beer 1376) – Applicant Sam Sale described the business as a convenience store (800 sq ft plus storage) with plans for a future deli. Board members discussed ID-checking procedures and the responsible vendor program. Mr. Sale indicated his cashier system prompts ID check before completing a sale. The board recommended he sign up for Tennessee’s responsible vendor program (TN.gov). Application approved.
    4. YBR 2025 Inc. dba Bonnie Oaks Express (Beer 1379) – Change of ownership. Approved by regulatory. No discussion. Approved.
  • Clarification on Approval Status – A board member asked for clarity that applications 1, 3, and 4 were approved by regulatory and the board; application 2 was not yet approved.

Key Outcomes

  • Minutes of November 20 and December 4, 2025, unanimously approved.
  • Beer permits approved: 7C Smoke Shop, Triple Kings Delhi, and Bonnie Oaks Express.
  • Uptown Reload permit deferred pending building inspection.
  • The board announced the next meeting will be on January 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
  • The regular meeting then adjourned, and the board proceeded to the beer violation portion of the session.

Meeting Transcript

Tell me when you're ready, Miss Laurie. We got folies. Tell me when you're ready, please, ma'am. Okay, I'm waiting. All righty. Good morning and welcome to the Chattanooga Beer Board meeting of December 18th, 2025. All meeting attendees must sign in at the designated sign-in sheet on the uh wherever it is over there. Um electronic, we ask you to silence all your electronic devices at this time if you would turn them off or silence them so we won't be disruptive in the meeting. When your name is called, uh individuals wishing to address the board should do so from the podium. Uh please state your name before making comments, and please speak up. Um kind of a point for information in the future. Our next meeting will be January 8th, if you remember last because of the new year's. So our next meeting will be January 8th at uh 9 a.m. All right. Uh we have approval of the minutes for the November 20th, 2025 meeting. Is there a motion to approve those minutes? So move. All in favor of approving the minutes signified by saying aye. Aye. Opposed. All right. Is there then we also have approval of the minutes of our December 4th 2025 meeting? Is there a motion to approve those? So move. All in favor of approving the minutes of December 4th, signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed. All right. At this time, the court reporter will swear in. If you're coming to speak to us or be before the board today, you'll need to be sworn in at this time. There's no applicants here on any time to speak today. Thank you very much. Okay. Good morning, Officer Mosher. Uh beer applications passed from the last meeting. We have none. And then we have a uh list of beer applications approved by regulatory, and I'll read these in. Uh Chattanooga Firefighters Association Holiday Block Party Main by 24 T E 110. Logan's Roadhouse Enterprises doing business as Logan's Roadhouse number 514, and that's beer dash one three seven three. Uh Logan's Roadhouse Enterprises LLC doing business as Logan's Roadhouse 514. That is beer 1374 and playwash pint LLC doing business as playwash pint. Beer dash one three seven seven. Yes, sir. Okay. All right, there are no uh new temporary beer permit applications. So we're now to the new beer applications part of our meeting. Um first one is Ruey. Ruby Krupra Inc. doing business as 7C Smoke Shop. Sure, gosh, Mr.

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