Chattanooga Beer Board Meeting - October 15, 2026

The Chattanooga Beer Board convened on October 15, 2026, at 12:58 PM UTC to consider routine approvals, temporary beer permits, new applications, and to discuss enforcement matters. The meeting was noted as the second quickest ever held by the board.

Consent Calendar

• Minutes Approval: The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 1, 2026 meeting.
• ** Previously Approved Applications**: Several applications had been approved by the regulatory officer or chair prior to the meeting:
  • TE 157 (Hutton & Smith Brewing Corporation)
  • Beer 1446 (The Englishman LLC / Hair of the Dog pub)
  • Beer 1460 (J Varaye Krupa Inc. – tobacco and beer marks)
  • TE 158 (Chile Championship for Reflection Writing) – approved by chair.
• Temporary Beer Applications: All approved:
  • TE 159 (Jolly Jordan Co. – Chattanooga Renaissance Fair in Coolidge Park)
  • TE 160 (Creative Discovery Museum) – after resolving permit confusion
  • TE 162 (Creative Discovery Museum – Drink and Discover Camp Fear)
  • TE 164 (Tennessee Toe Show)
• New Beer Applications (approved):
  • Beer 1453 (Corona's Mexican Restaurant)
  • Beer 1461 (Broads LLC)
  • Beer 1463 (Ford's Garage #4)
  • Beer 1465 (Beignets and Brews)
  • Beer 1467 (Ashen Aura LLC / The Hookah Lounge)
  • Beer 1469 (RJJ Enterprises Inc. / Bud Sports Bar)

Discussion Items

• Pier 88 (beer 1438): The application for QHQP Seafood Group (Pier 88) failed building inspection. The board passed the application to the next meeting. A motion was made, seconded, and passed by roll call vote (all members present voted yes).
• Creative Discovery Museum Permits: A board member asked about prior activities related to TE 160 and 162. The regulatory officer confirmed all issues were resolved. TE 162 is an annual permit and was in order. TE 160 involved confusion about the applicable permit, which was straightened out.
• Non‑Payment of Fines by Hampton Inn and DoubleTree: A board member noted that these hotels had not paid a $50 fine despite receiving a reminder. The beer inspector had visited each location and handed over the disposition. Staff believed the delay was due to corporate approval processes. The board discussed options: waiting, suspending licenses, or amending the code through city council to add late fees. The chair suggested giving them until the next meeting; if unpaid, the board can bring it up again.
• China Breakfast Club – Brown Bag Permit: A board member raised that the establishment is operating after midnight without a brown bag permit, despite a previous fine of $500. The beer inspector stated he had not been notified by patrol since the last meeting. He plans to conduct a compliance check during upcoming night operations.

Key Outcomes

• Unanimous approval of the consent calendar items and temporary permits.
• Motion passed to defer beer 1438 (Pier 88) to the next meeting (roll call: all yes).
• No immediate action on Hampton Inn and DoubleTree fines; the board will revisit at the next meeting if fines remain unpaid.
• Beer inspector committed to conducting a compliance check on the China Breakfast Club regarding brown bag operations.
• Meeting adjourned without further motions.