The next time you’re out picking up a load of groceries, don’t forget to pick up a bottle of Merlot, too.
Starting on July 1, almost all of Chattanooga’s grocery stores will be able to sell wine now that they’ve received final approval from the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
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According to a release from the commission, as of Friday it had approved 422 stores across the state – 73 percent of all that applied.
In the Scenic City, the list of licensed retailers includes Food City, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Earth Fare, Publix, Whole Foods and Fresh Market.