Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission
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The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) is a Tennessee state government agency responsible for licensing or permitting participants in the alcoholic beverages industry in Tennessee.[a] The agency is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.[1] The agency has a three-member commission, consisting of one member each from West Tennessee, East Tennessee, and Middle Tennessee.[2] As of July 2024[update], the executive director is Russell Thomas.[2]
| Abbreviation | TABC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1963 |
| Type | Public safety organization |
| Headquarters | 500 James Robertson Pkwy Floor 3 Nashville, Tennessee 37243 |
Executive Director | Russell Thomas |
East Tennessee Commission Member | David Tomita |
Middle Tennessee Commission Member | Ashleigh Roberts |
West Tennessee Commission Member | Tim Wirgau |
Main organ | Governing board of three appointed commissioners |
| Website | www |
The agency is governed by a three-member commission appointed by the Governor of Tennessee, each member residing in a different Grand Division and serving a term concurrent with the governor’s term of office. The commission members are David Tomita for East Tennessee, Ashleigh Roberts for Middle Tennessee, and Tim Wirgau for West Tennessee.[2][3]
History
The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission was founded in 1963.[4]
