Safety Committee votes to approve beer permits
In a very brief meeting Tuesday night, the Safety Committee of the Warren County Commission voted to recommend beer permits for two new county businesses.
The first permit considered by committee members was that of Herman and Mae Workman, owners of H&M Hardware and Accessories, which is located in the Eastside area. Mr. Workman said although about 75 percent of their business is hardware, if they want to draw people in, they need to sell beer.
Other examples of “accessories” to be sold by the pair include soft drinks and sandwiches. The permit to be recommended on behalf of the Workmans will be for off-premises consumption only.
The committee also heard from Jewell Redmon and Donna Parsley who were seeking an on- and off-premises beer permit. The two said they are seeking the permit for Donna’s Bar and Deli, which they hope to open soon in the Dibrell area. Redmon told some committee members after the meeting that the establishment would not become a honky tonk.
Before adjourning, Safety Committee Chairman George Smartt encouraged those seeking permits to become thoroughly familiar with the rules and regulations concerning alcoholic beverage sales in Warren County.
The full County Commission will consider and vote on the committee’s recommendations for the beer permits during its monthly meeting later this month.