Gov. Lee Leaves Tennessee Delivery and Curbside Alcohol in Limbo 

April, 2020 - Will Cheek, III

With Governor Lee’s order allowing curbside and delivery of alcohol set to expire at midnight April 30, we were expecting to see an extension of these privileges in connection with new guidelines for re-opening restaurants.

We have the guidelines, but no mention of alcohol delivery and curbside service. The governor could still extend these privileges, but so far, he has not. Governor Lee said the state is releasing additional guidelines next week. We may see language regarding alcohol delivery at that point.

At yesterday’s Tennessee ABC meeting, the ABC requested that the Governor’s Economic Recovery Group extend carryout and delivery for an additional 30 days and that the privileges be reviewed on a rolling 30-day basis. The ABC recommendation is Tennessee-wide; not just for areas that may still be experiencing local restrictions when the statewide Stay-At-Home order is lifted.

ABC Director Russell Thomas has already conveyed the message to ERG Chair Mark Ezell. Read the message here. We applaud the Commission for being proactive and supporting this option to help keep restaurants afloat.

Tennessee Pledge Guidelines for Restaurants

Here is a summary of the guidelines for re-opening:

1. Screen employees for COVID-19 symptoms. Ask all employees:

  • Have you been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19?
  • Are you experiencing a cough, shortness of breath, or sore throat?
  • Have you had a fever in the last 48 hours?
  • Have you had new loss of taste or smell?
  • Have you had vomiting or diarrhea in the last 24 hours?

2. Temperature screen all employees on a daily basis.

  • Best practice: temperatures on site with a no-touch thermometer each day upon arrival.
  • At a minimum, employees take their own temperatures before arriving.
  • Normal temperature should not exceed 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

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