Fqu8847 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Got a question regarding the three tier system in place in TN. I am currently researching this, and have heard of distilleries doing self distribution. That being said, in TN it is apparently (from reading the regs) prohibited for a manufacturer to have an interest in a wholesale or retail operation. The question... are there any distilleries located in TN that currently do this? And if so, how does that work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glisade Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Everything you sell, even if you sell in your tasting room, has to go through a distributor in TN. You can also not own or be part of another company that distributes or sells (on or off premise) alcohol, due to the tied-house laws. There is no self-distribution for spirits in TN, though you can if you're a brewery or winery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fqu8847 Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 Well. That's what I was afraid of. Know a good distributor that takes on startups? Lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captnKB Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 I know there are a few states out there that do allow self distribution. Anyone who has self distributed care to share their experiences lessons learned from doing self distribution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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