Beer Board

Beer Permits

All businesses located in the unincorporated areas of Sevier County that engage in the sale of beer are required to obtain and display a beer permit for the establishment. The cost of the permit is $250.00, non-refundable.

An application Application for Beer Permit and ALL required documents Checklist of Required Documents must be submitted to the Sevier County Beer Board Secretary at the County Clerk’s office, Courthouse location only, (3) three weeks prior to the Beer Board Committee meeting https://www.seviercountytn.gov/index.php. Completed applications will be presented to the Sevier County Beer Board Committee for approval.

Location to pick up or drop off application, documents and contact information:
Sevier County Clerk (Courthouse Location)
125 Court Avenue, Ste. 202E
Sevierville, TN 37862
Phone: (865) 453-5502
Email: business@seviercountytn.org
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Contact the County Clerk’s office regarding any questions about the application process, Beer Board meeting requirements, or meeting times.

• Application
• Checklist for Required Documents
• County Calendar for Beer Board Meetings

Privilege Tax

All beer permit holders in Sevier County are required to pay an annual privilege tax in the amount of $100.00 (TCA 57-5-104b). This privilege tax is past due by January 31^st of each year. Privilege tax forms are mailed out each year in November. The forms must be completed by the permit holder or representative of the corporation/firm. Permit holders delinquent on privilege tax will be subject to review by the Beer Board and may be subject to suspension of their beer permit.

The form with tax payment may be returned in person or by mail, checks made payable to:

Sevier County Clerk
125 Court Ave, Suite 202E
Sevierville, TN 37862

Privilege tax is prorated based upon the date a new application is approved by the Sevier County Beer Board Committee.

• Prorated Privilege Tax