Applications For Special Occasion Permits

(1) Special Occasion Permits are a one-day (1) permit allowing the sale, service, and/or otherwise dispensing of alcoholic beverages at designated areas by qualified entities. Special Occasion Permits are required if an entity does not otherwise hold an on-premises consumption liquor license, and/or if the entity is selling, serving, or otherwise dispensing alcoholic beverages to invited guests or the public. Special Occasion permittees are subject to the laws and rules governing the sale and service of alcoholic beverages. (2) To obtain a Special Occasion Permit, the following documents must be submitted to the Commission at least two (2) calendar weeks prior to the date of the event: (a) A complete application submitted in a manner specified by the Commission; (b) Certification of recognition of 501(c) status from the IRS, and/or financial records for two (2) years preceding the date of the application indicating that at least sixty percent (60%) of the gross revenues have been used exclusively for religious, educational, or charitable purposes; (c) If the applicant is a bona fide political organization, then the applicant will submit documentation that it is either a political campaign committee as defined at T.C.A. § 2- 10-102(a) or that it is a political party as defined at T.C.A. § 2-13-101; (d) Proof that the applicant is registered with the Secretary of State’s Office as a charitable, non-profit organization; (e) Application fee; (f) Letter of permission from the owner of the property where the event will be held granting permission to the applicant to sell or serve alcoholic beverages on its premises; and (g) Any other documentation that the Commission may request. (3) All proceeds generated from the sale of alcoholic beverages pursuant to the Special Occasion Permit must be deposited into the Special Occasion permittee’s monetary account(s).