Russell F. Thomas

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  • TABC Approves First Fulfillment House License

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    The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) has taken a significant step by issuing its first-ever fulfillment house license. Wine Industry Advisor has more. This move aligns with recent legislative changes aimed at modernizing the state’s alcohol shipping regulations. Achieving this milestone ahead of the original December goal shows a proactive approach to the evolving wine…

  • Russell Thomas Looks to Deter Alcohol Sales to Minors

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    Russell Thomas and the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) have announced upcoming compliance checks to prevent alcohol sales to minors. These efforts underscore the agency’s commitment to public safety and responsible alcohol sales. Local Memphis 24 has the full story. Stepping Up Compliance Checks Russell Thomas emphasized improving compliance from licensees, especially during the summer…

  • Alcohol sales spike in COVID-19 pandemic

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    The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about unprecedented changes in our daily lives, and among the myriad of its effects, one unexpected trend has emerged: an alcohol sales spike in the COVID-19 pandemic. Seena Sleem at WTVF reports on these trends. As millions of people across the country found themselves under stay-at-home orders, a significant shift…

  • Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Laws Are Seeing Increased Enforcement

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    The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) is intensifying its enforcement of direct-to-consumer wine shipping laws. It reviewed reports from carriers like FedEx and UPS in recent investigations. The agency sent cease and desist orders to seven out-of-state businesses involved in illegal shipments. TABC Director Russell Thomas emphasized, “Wine is the only alcoholic beverage that can…

  • Russell Thomas Tennessee ABC in Supreme Court

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    Russell Thomas, Tennessee ABC Director was party to a recent Supreme Court case. On June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Tennessee’s durational residency requirement for liquor retailers in a 7-2 decision in Tennessee Wine and Spirits Retailers Association v. Russell F Thomas. Justice Samuel Alito declared the law unconstitutional, emphasizing its protectionist nature…

  • Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission Taps Russell Thomas

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    Russell Thomas was sworn in as Director of the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission on February 4, 2019. Andy Sher, writing for the Times Free Press about the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission executive director appointment: NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s main agency in charge of alcoholic beverage licensure, regulation and enforcement has a new chief, a former Davidson…