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Direct Shipping to Tennessee

2026 Direct-to-Consumer Beverage Alcohol Regulatory Profile

Wine: Permitted Spirits: Prohibited

Tennessee allows direct wine shipping under a monthly cap of 1 case and an annual cap of 3 cases per individual. Wineries must hold a TABC Direct Shipper License.

Annual Volume Limits
1 9-liter case per individual per month (max 3 cases per year)

CaskStack’s Pre-Allocation Validation Engine automatically audits orders against individual state limits before credit cards are billed.

Permit & Licensing
Tennessee ABC Direct Shipper License

Shippers must maintain an active state direct shipper permit. CaskStack tracks expiration dates and warns 30 days prior to renewal.

Excise & Sales Tax Rates
$1.21 per gallon + 15% Liquor-by-the-Drink tax exemption validation (Excise) | 7.0% state + local tax (up to 9.75%) (Sales)

CaskStack generates monthly state excise tax workbooks ready for 1-click export to state revenue portals.

Dry County & Precinct Rules
Several dry and damp counties exist across middle and east Tennessee.

CaskStack uses U.S. Census Bureau 15-digit tract geocoding to identify and suppress dry precinct addresses before shipping.

Automate Your Tennessee Shipping Compliance with CaskStack

Never worry about volume limit violations, dry precinct shipments, or summer heatwave damage. CaskStack integrates directly with Vinoshipper, Commerce7, and Shopify POS to enforce state rules automatically.