What items may be sold at a retail package store?

A retail package store may sell intoxicating liquors, wine, high gravity beer, and beer. A retail package store is also permitted to advertise or sell items related to or incidental to the use, consumption, dispensing, or storage of alcoholic beverages, together with merchandise and supplies related to special events or parties. The list of items a retail licensee may sell, contained in T.C.A. § 57-3-404(e)(4), is illustrative in nature and non-exclusive. If you have questions on whether an item is allowed, please contact our staff. Such authorized items include, but are not limited to:

• Newspapers, magazines, publications, videos, and other media related to alcoholic beverages or food;
• Utensils and supplies related or incidental to the use, consumption, dispensing or storage of alcoholic beverages, including, without limitation, corkscrews, beverage strainers, pourers, flasks, jiggers, stirrers, wine racks, wine refrigerators, wine cellars, decanters, carafes, glassware, ice crushers, bottle openers, can openers, and devices to maximize oxidation in uncorked wine bottles and other items used in connection with the consumption, storage or dispensing of alcoholic beverages;
• Gift cards, packages and baskets that include alcoholic beverages, and nonalcoholic items;
• Nonalcoholic beverages;
• Kegs and growlers, whether empty or filled with beer, wine, or alcoholic beverages, on the licensed premises;
• Concentrates and ingredients used in the preparation of mixed alcoholic beverages;
• Beer and wine-making kits;
• Products and supplies related to beer and wine-making;
• Lemons, limes, cherries, olives, and other food items used in the preparation or garnishment of alcoholic beverages or mixed alcoholic beverages;
• Peanuts, pretzels, chips, cheese, crackers, appetizers, and other snack foods;
• Beverage coolers, ice chests, and ice in any form;
• Party supplies, party decorations, gift bags, greeting cards, and other items for parties and special events;
• Articles of clothing and accessories imprinted with advertising, logos, slogans, trademarks, or messages related to alcoholic beverages;
• Combined packages containing multiple alcoholic beverages;
• Cigarettes, cigars, and lighters and other smoking or tobacco related products; and
• Lottery tickets, if the retailer's application is approved by the Tennessee education lottery corporation as provided in § 4-51-115(e).