Tennessee
Responsible Beer Vendor Training
Tennessee ABC Approved Beer Vendor Training
Approved & Preferred Tennessee Beer Vendor Training
Get your Tennessee ABC license with our state-approved and preferred Tennessee beer vendor training course from Serving Alcohol. Since 2024, we have been a Tennessee state-approved Responsible Beer Vendor training provider instructing staff members on recent Tennessee alcohol laws. We have over 40 years of experience certifying hundreds of thousands of people. If you need help with your course, our USA-based support will respond and resolve your issue within minutes.
The Tennessee Responsible Vendor Act of 2006, codified at T.C.A. § 57-5-601 et seq., is a program administered by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for vendors who sell beer for off-premises consumption. Their program is designed to ease the sale of beer to minors as well as reduce accidents, injuries, and deaths related to intoxication. Vendors, grocery stores, liquor stores who elect to participate in the program, receive and maintain their certification as responsible vendors, are entitled to reduced penalties for offenses related to the sale of beer to minors.
Responsible vendors are required to post signs on their premises informing customers of their policy against selling beer to underage persons. These signs must be at least 8½” x 11″ and contain the following language: “STATE LAW REQUIRES IDENTIFICATION FOR THE SALE OF BEER.” T.C.A. § 57-5-301(a)(1).
Under T.C.A. § 57-5-606, the ABC will certify a beer vendor or store as a “responsible vendor” upon compliance with the following:
- All clerks who sell beer for off-premises consumption must successfully complete a responsible vendor training program and become certified within 61 days after being employed by the vendor, and the vendor must verify with the ABC prior to employing a clerk that the clerk is eligible for certification.
- Each clerk must be issued a name badge with the clerk’s first name clearly visible. The clerk must wear the badge at all times while on duty.
- The vendor must provide employees with instructions approved by the Tennessee ABC, which includes the laws regarding the sale of beer for off-premises consumption, methods for recognizing and dealing with underage customers, and procedures for refusing to sell beer to underage customers and dealing with intoxicated customers.
- The vendor must require all certified clerks to attend at least one annual meeting at which the vendor disseminates updated information prescribed by the ABC.
- The vendor must maintain employment and training records.
Who Should Take Our Accredited
Tennessee Beer Vendor Training
- Store Clerks
- Door Security Guards
- Grocery Store Supervisors
- Liquor Store Managers
- Store Owners
- Any Person Who Sells Beer In Tennessee
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Tennessee Beer Vendor training take?
How long does Tennessee Beer Vendor training last?
Your Tennessee Beer Vendor certification will be valid for 3 years.