Fourteen liquor permits picked up
News Herald

So far, 14 individuals have picked up applications for a license to sell liquor in Loudon County, but none have been returned yet, Lynn Mills, Loudon city manager, said Thursday.

The city of Loudon began handing out applications to those interested in liquor licenses Jan. 21, after the Loudon City Council adopted a liquor ordinance, Jan. 19, and simultaneously approved the proposed applications package.

The Council set a deadline of March 5 for applications to be returned. Applicants are required to pay a $300 fee per proposed establishment. 

The fee will allow city officials to conduct background and financial checks. Also, the applicant will be required to advertise the proposed location three times in the local newspaper, and include the public hearing date, March 16, for public comments.

During the Jan. 19 meeting, Ed Bell, who worked to get the liquor issue before voters, said he would be surprised if more than three or four applications actually were submitted for consideration. Bell has said he is interested in opening a store.

After applications are returned, the City Council will select up to three. The approved applicants must apply and obtain a permit from the Tennessee Alcohol Beverage Control Board.So far, 14 individuals have picked up applications for a license to sell liquor in Loudon County, but none have been returned yet, Lynn Mills, Loudon city manager, said Thursday.

The city of Loudon began handing out applications to those interested in liquor licenses Jan. 21, after the Loudon City Council adopted a liquor ordinance, Jan. 19, and simultaneously approved the proposed applications package.

The Council set a deadline of March 5 for applications to be returned. Applicants are required to pay a $300 fee per proposed establishment. 

The fee will allow city officials to conduct background and financial checks. Also, the applicant will be required to advertise the proposed location three times in the local newspaper, and include the public hearing date, March 16, for public comments.

During the Jan. 19 meeting, Ed Bell, who worked to get the liquor issue before voters, said he would be surprised if more than three or four applications actually were submitted for consideration. Bell has said he is interested in opening a store.

After applications are returned, the City Council will select up to three. The approved applicants must apply and obtain a permit from the Tennessee Alcohol Beverage Control Board.

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