Here is some additional information--as the editorial says "Each brand of liquor and wine can only be sold to package stores in each region by one wholesaler. " True, but even worse, wholesalers routinely contract for a new line of wines with no intention to distribute them, thus keeping any other distributor from obtaining them either. Also, while it's true prices and selection at the average grocery store might not be great, at Sam's and Costco they will. Eventually, down the road, one or more super stores will come to Tennessee, like Total Wine or Green's--then look out!
It's time to allow wine in Tennessee grocery stores
Here is some additional information--as the editorial says "Each brand of liquor and wine can only be sold to package stores in each region by one wholesaler. " True, but even worse, wholesalers routinely contract for a new line of wines with no intention to distribute them, thus keeping any other distributor from obtaining them either. Also, while it's true prices and selection at the average grocery store might not be great, at Sam's and Costco they will. Eventually, down the road, one or more super stores will come to Tennessee, like Total Wine or Green's--then look out!