State law allows bars to stay open until 3 a.m. seven days a week. Liquor and wine are sold through licensed package stores in quantity. Beer can be purchased at most grocery and convenience stores. A first offense could result in a jail sentence, probation, a fine, court costs and loss of driver's license for one year. Refusal to take the test will result in automatic suspension of your driver's license.
Fines are heavy for breaking drinking laws.
Purchasing or possessing alcohol if you are 18-20 years of age could result in losing your driver's license for a year. The second offense may increase that time to two years. Obtaining a hunting license Most licenses are available from most county clerks, sporting goods stores, hardware stores, other interested merchants and all TWRA offices. You may also order almost all types of license by telephone. Resident licenses Resident licenses can be purchased by people who have lived in Tennessee for 90 consecutive days with the intent of making their home here.