Call to Order & Swearing In — The Chattanooga Beer Board was called to order. All attendees with business before the board were sworn in, with Officer Senom welcomed as well.
Minutes Approval — Minutes of the June 18, 2026 meeting were presented, motioned, seconded, and approved unanimously with no opposition noted.
Regulatory Approvals — Staff reported four beer permits approved since the last meeting: Nine Brothers at 101 W. 38th St. (Permit 1421), Baby Huey's (Permit 1423), Refined Image at 1820 Gun Barrel Rd. (Permit 1412), and Mexville at 103 Cherokee Blvd. (Permit 1418).
Temporary Beer Permit — Habitat for Humanity "Blueprints for the Future" — Jeff Gear applied on behalf of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga for a temporary beer permit for a fundraising event on September 24, 2026 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at 1826 Reggie White Blvd. (owned by Hamilton County and City of Chattanooga). The applicant described a roped-off pavilion setup with ID-checking stations. The board's zoning representative signed off on zoning during the meeting, clearing the final hurdle, and the board voted unanimously to approve.
New Beer Application — Georgia/Tennessee Crown Distributing — Georgia Crown Distributing Company (operating as Tennessee Crown Distributing) applied for a distributor's beer permit at 3875 N. Hardthorne, reflecting a facility expansion on the same industrial park parcel. Zoning approval was pending but expected that same day. The board took no formal action; the permit will proceed through the automatic administrative approval process once zoning is confirmed.
New Beer Application — The Signal (Marathon Acquisitions LLC) — Marathon Acquisitions LLC applied for a consumer beer permit at 21 Chuchu Ave. for The Signal, reflecting an expansion. Both zoning and building approvals were still pending. No board action was taken; the application was held pending those approvals.
New Officer Elections — The board discussed electing new officers but agreed to defer until all seats are filled. Attorney board member Zach Ashley announced his departure; the board discussed whether he could continue serving until his replacement is confirmed, noting that five members are required for quorum and for any affirmative vote.
Key Decisions & Votes
Minutes Approved — Minutes of the June 18, 2026 meeting approved unanimously.
Temporary Beer Permit TE42 Approved — Habitat for Humanity "Blueprints for the Future" event permit approved unanimously (Betsy-Yes, Reginald-Yes, Veronica-Yes, Christie-Yes, Zach-Yes, Chair-Yes).
Georgia/Tennessee Crown Distributing Permit — Deferred pending zoning; will proceed automatically upon approval.
The Signal Beer Permit — Deferred pending zoning and building approvals.
Officer Elections — Deferred until full board membership is achieved.
