Tennessee Alcohol Industry Overview
Total Companies
Total Filings
Federal Permits
Regulatory Model
About Tennessee's Beverage Alcohol Industry
Tennessee is a license state with 574 companies that have submitted TTB label approvals. The state accounts for 12,365 Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) filings across 11 product categories.
As a license state, Tennessee allows private businesses to distribute and sell alcohol through a licensing system. This generally provides more flexibility for brands entering the market, though licensees must still comply with state-specific regulations on distribution, pricing, and retail operations.
The most active category in Tennessee is Beer, representing 32.1% of all filings. For service providers — including label printers, compliance consultants, co-packers, and branding agencies — this data reveals where new brand activity is concentrated and which segments are growing.
Category Breakdown
Top Companies in Tennessee
| # | Company | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OLE SMOKY DISTILLERY, LLC | 706 |
| 2 | WISEACRE, LLC | 402 |
| 3 | SPEAKEASY SPIRITS, LLC | 345 |
| 4 | SOUTHERN GRIST BREWING COMPANY, LLC | 329 |
| 5 | XXX DISTILLERY, LLC | 293 |
| 6 | LEM MOTLOW PROPRIETOR, BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION | 263 |
| 7 | BLACKBERRY FARM, LLC | 240 |
| 8 | TENNESSEE DISTILLING GROUP LLC | 236 |
| 9 | SUGARLANDS DISTILLING COMPANY, LLC | 209 |
| 10 | BLUES CITY BREWERY, LLC | 203 |
Top Brands in Tennessee
| # | Brand | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OLE SMOKY | 718 |
| 2 | SOUTHERN GRIST BREWING CO | 317 |
| 3 | JACK DANIEL'S | 243 |
| 4 | TENNESSEE SHINE CO | 177 |
| 5 | BLACKBERRY FARM | 130 |
| 6 | CHATTANOOGA WHISKEY | 119 |
| 7 | BLACKBERRY FARM BREWERY | 117 |
| 8 | OLD FORGE DISTILLERY | 112 |
| 9 | JACKALOPE BREWING COMPANY | 109 |
| 10 | BARRIQUE | 108 |