NASHVILLE, TENN., June 19, 2007 – Beginning on July 1, anyone who buys beer at a retail store in Tennessee should be prepared to show photo I.D. with proof of age. Tennessee is the first state in the nation to require universal carding for purchases of beer for off-premises consumption. Universal carding does not apply to bars, restaurants, or liquor stores where only liquor and wine can be purchased. The hospitality and liquor industry obviously had a better lobbyist than the beer folks did. :hihi:
