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Delivery / Curbside Beer Permit: Nashville restaurant guide

Metro Beer Permit Board

What it is

An add-on to your on-sale (or on/off-sale) beer permit that lets your own staff deliver beer or hand it over curbside. Delivery and curbside beer sales are allowed 6 a.m.–3 a.m. Monday–Saturday and 10 a.m.–3 a.m. Sunday.

When a restaurant needs it

Before offering beer with takeout or delivery orders.

How to apply

Apply in ePermits under the Delivery/Curbside beer permit type with a copy of your on-sale permit and the Owner/Manager Required Information form.

Documents you’ll need

Fee
Varies — not stated on the requirements sheet; confirm with the Beer Permits Office (615-862-6751)
Processing time
Follows the Board's twice-monthly hearing schedule
Renewal
Annual privilege tax
Who files
Filed by the permit holder.

Good to know

This covers beer only. Liquor and wine to-go or delivery are governed by state law and TABC; confirm the current rule with TABC before adding cocktails to delivery menus.

Official source

Beer Permits — Delivery/Curbside beer permit requirements (PDF) · Beer Permits — FAQ (delivery hours)

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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.