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Board discussion focused on whether disorderly conduct and a reported internal altercation were within the licensed premises or took place on adjacent, privately owned property. The hearing record and police log referenced three calls the night in question: a 12:55 a.m. call for loitering, a 1:35 a.m. domestic call, and a 2:55 a.m. call reporting a large crowd and an incident inside the establishment. The hearing officer’s recommendation, the board was told, was based on the citations actually issued and related testimony rather than every allegation mentioned in subsequent reports.

Board members debated evidence and legal limits. One member observed that the officer’s report described 150–200 people in the parking lot, while the health inspection occupancy for the business was 49. “I really don’t think 200 people would fit in that bar,” a board member said, arguing the larger counts referred to the parking lot outside the premises. Board discussion noted the parking lot was privately owned and separate from the bar, which affected whether the beer code’s premise-based disorderly conduct provisions could apply.

A police sergeant told the board it was his understanding that staff at the establishment did make a call at about 2:55 a.m. to request help dispersing a crowd and to close early; other callers included nearby residents who had phoned earlier. The sergeant said officers had been present outside for at least one of the calls and that the manager later informed officers about the incident inside the premises when they were on site.

The main legal question discussed was whether the board could consider evidence beyond the specific citation that the hearing officer used in his recommendation. Several board members cautioned that the hearing officer was limited to the citation and the evidence presented at the hearing and that the board must follow the beer code and the officer’s factual record when deciding whether to sustain or overturn the recommendation.

After amendment and clarification of the motion to state the hearing officer’s recommendation explicitly, the board motion to accept the recommendation to dismiss the complaint was made and seconded. The roll call in the transcript records affirmative votes from several members and opposing votes from others; the chair declared the complaint dismissed following the recorded votes.

Why it matters: The case highlighted recurring enforcement challenges when disturbances involve adjacent private property and raised questions about how the beer code assigns responsibility for off‑premises conduct and when permit holders must call police.

What’s next: The dismissal closes this particular complaint. Several board members and the public expressed interest in better cross-agency coordination (police, regulatory, building/zoning) and in clearer guidance for businesses and managers about when to call 911 and how to handle crowds that form off premises.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Chattanooga Beer Board Meeting - 09/04/2025","oneSentenceSummary","After extended discussion about loitering, off‑premises crowding and whether crimes occurred on licensed premises, the Chattanooga City Beer Board voted to accept a hearing officer's recommendation and dismiss a complaint related to an establishment referenced in the hearing record.","taxTitle","Chattanooga City, Hamilton County, Tennessee","taxId",3757,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476113,"Beer board approves Shredders Lair permit; three applications noted as cleared by regulatory",174,348000,522000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5731368-2ce9c0d345c14ef06adc1b791e963eae&start=348&end=522","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5731368-2ce9c0d345c14ef06adc1b791e963eae/thumbnail_348000.jpg","/articles/6476113/Chattanooga-City/Hamilton-County/Tennessee/Beer-board-approves-Shredders-Lair-permit-three-applications-noted-as-cleared-by-regulatory","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476113-4403e690e40d7356bb41981646035d43/orig.mp4?Expires=1770879360&Signature=C3Axkh0kpoiFSuOEYgy3bEz~wD95-Up-v48elPA8lPzl42QcR6WoTPXSaORP6t8HH2gNAVdZf6i193YUBzbotwbXZabR6ZFXSIUDHg9vVrTyNbm5cHFG2~0Dy~AsCcZTcfDncmPoE5952TQ2BHC3zbGbTkxHtYmXLq7LEZdezI2hV0yHN9c07CDQZ5CKILO01lwCJGmmA4aGyTwYN~KB~VIm8jFd4sonS9zQRxxMnJ3FI3fsnS6Qxf7DQl6qltcmhdv3Ksf8a684mbFOig0uVZkDnAXg37Zj-wf0Y2uJs9nPwdmF8nn3Uaaxz-3NEAKAM6ngFwbvR3vVkDa2mCXa2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chattanooga City Beer Board on Sept. 4, 2025, approved a beer-only permit for Shredders Lair (Shredders LLC, bureau number 1357) and recorded that two other beer permits — 100 Food 8 LLC (beer #1321) and Riverside Collection LLC (beer #1352) — had been approved by regulatory staff.

Shredders Lair owner and applicant Brian Hennen told the board the business will operate primarily as a used music retail store with instrument repairs, a small café offering coffee, tea and prepackaged food, and beer sales only. “Just beer for now,” Hennen said. He said operating hours will be Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and that the establishment’s occupancy listed on the health report is 49.

Board members put the permit to a vote after a brief background-check clarification: Hennen answered questions about a 2015 probation violation for underage possession. The board was told the sentence was completed June 12, 2015, which the board secretary said placed the matter outside the 10-year interval that would bar issuance; the board then voted to approve the permit.

Why it matters: new on‑premise alcohol sellers affect public safety, neighborhood impacts and enforcement needs. At the meeting, both board members and a public-safety trainer emphasized enforcement coordination and staff training as part of permit compliance.

Public comment during the meeting came from Calandra Smith of the Hamilton County Coalition, who urged board members and permit holders to ensure employee and manager training and to call 911 promptly when disorder occurs. “If you have a doubt, call 911,” Smith said, urging that a 911 call creates a report number that helps later enforcement and board proceedings.

Board procedure and other administrative notices at the start of the meeting included approval of the Aug. 21, 2025 minutes and a reminder that meetings are held under the Sunshine Law and that attendees must sign in. The board also noted a new temporary permit list had none and asked applicants present to be sworn in.

The board’s action: the motion to approve Shredders LLC (bureau #1357) carried in a roll-call sequence in which board members responded affirmatively. 100 Food 8 LLC and Riverside Collection LLC were announced as already approved by regulatory staff; Franks and Toe Beans LLC (beer #1358) was noted but the transcript records only that it had been approved by regulatory and no further board action was recorded on it during the meeting.

What’s next: Permit holders were reminded of ongoing responsibilities, including occupancy limits and incident reporting; board members and the public commenter highlighted manager training and timely notification to police when disorderly incidents occur.","The Chattanooga City Beer Board on Sept. 4 approved a beer-only permit for Shredders Lair (Shredders LLC, bureau #1357) and recorded prior regulatory approvals for two other applicants. Board and a public safety trainer discussed responsibility for disorderly conduct and training requirements for beer-only permit holders.","actionData","errors"]

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Beer board accepts hearing officer recommendation and dismisses complaint over off‑premises crowding

Beer board approves Shredders Lair permit; three applications noted as cleared by regulatory