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Coronavirus self-quarantine fears prompt influx of customers at Chattanooga liquor stores

In this Dec. 10, 2019, photo a vast array of fine single malt scotch bottles are displayed at Wink & Nod, basement-dwelling, speakeasy-like bar, in Boston. In this era of bottomless mimosas, craft beers and ever-present happy hours, it’s striking to recall that 100 years ago the United States imposed a nationwide ban on the production and sale of all types of alcohol. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
In this Dec. 10, 2019, photo a vast array of fine single malt scotch bottles are displayed at Wink & Nod, basement-dwelling, speakeasy-like bar, in Boston. In this era of bottomless mimosas, craft beers and ever-present happy hours, it’s striking to recall that 100 years ago the United States imposed a nationwide ban on the production and sale of all types of alcohol. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

By Jay Greeson, Allison Shirk 3 min read

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While #PanicBuying was trending on Twitter – and a Georgia man stabbed another fellow over a package of bottled water at a Sam’s Club in middle-Georgia – necessities of all kinds were high on everyone’s list.

Paper products. Dry goods. Libations.

Yes, and even though the crush for tequila may not be as intense as for toilet paper, concerns about “social distancing” and self-quarantine prompted a bit of a run at a few liquor stores around town.