Bi-Lo, Publix and Food Lion are soliciting support from customers to get wine sold in grocery stores in Hamilton County—but if that happens, business at smaller, independent shops could be damaged.
"Since my shop is located right next to Whole Foods, it wouldn't even make sense for us to stay open," John Smith, manager of Vine Wine and Spirits, said.
In March, Gov. Bill Haslam signed a bill that allows wine sales in Tennessee grocery stores. But there's a provision of the bill that allows voters in individual cities and counties a referendum to decide on the issue locally.
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