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Q: Can my Manager Permit be suspended or revoked?

Yes. There are a few reasons a permit can be revoked, not complying the required training in a timely manner, selling alcohol to a minor, selling wine below 20% markup, or any violation of Title 57 of the TCA, and/or rules and regulations of the TABC.

Q: Will a DUI prevent me from getting my permit?

No, a basic DUI is not a felony but again, the TABC might ask you to provide Court Disposition Papers to be sure you are not hiding something.

Q: If the Manager Permit is good for 5 years do I have to take training every year?

Yes, that is a requirement to keep your permit valid. You must complete both the Responsible Beer or Wine Vendor Program and the Designated Manager course every year.

Q: I manage the liquor store but my Blue Card is still valid, do I still have to take the training?

Yes, if you are the person that is to become the Permitted Manager, your Blue Card has no effect on your status at this point.

Q: What training is required for a Manager Permit?

To obtain a 5-Year TABC Manager Permit it is required you complete annual training of: 1) Either a Responsible Beer or Wine Vendor course approved by the TABC and 2) A Designated Manager course covering a review of current TABC Rules and Regulations.

19 02, 2026

Can my Manager Permit be suspended or revoked?

PalinDesign2026-02-19T00:16:49+03:00February 19th, 2026|Comments Off on Can my Manager Permit be suspended or revoked?

Yes. There are a few reasons a permit can be [...]

19 02, 2026

Can I hold a TABC 5-Year Server Permit and also hold a TABC 5-Year Manager Permit?

PalinDesign2026-02-19T00:16:32+03:00February 19th, 2026|TN Permitted Manager|Comments Off on Can I hold a TABC 5-Year Server Permit and also hold a TABC 5-Year Manager Permit?

Yes.

19 02, 2026

Will a DUI prevent me from getting my permit?

PalinDesign2026-02-19T00:16:17+03:00February 19th, 2026|TN Permitted Manager|Comments Off on Will a DUI prevent me from getting my permit?

No, a basic DUI is not a felony but again, [...]

19 02, 2026

What if I have a criminal history?

PalinDesign2026-02-19T00:16:01+03:00February 19th, 2026|TN Permitted Manager|Comments Off on What if I have a criminal history?

Any individual seeking a Manager's Permit must not have been [...]

19 02, 2026

If the Manager Permit is good for 5 years do I have to take training every year?

PalinDesign2026-02-19T00:15:45+03:00February 19th, 2026|TN Permitted Manager|Comments Off on If the Manager Permit is good for 5 years do I have to take training every year?

Yes, that is a requirement to keep your permit valid. [...]

19 02, 2026

What steps are required to apply for my TABC 5-Year Manager Permit?

PalinDesign2026-02-19T00:14:12+03:00February 19th, 2026|TN Permitted Manager|Comments Off on What steps are required to apply for my TABC 5-Year Manager Permit?

You must submit a Manager's Permit application along with a [...]

19 02, 2026

What is the cost for the Designated Manager training?

PalinDesign2026-02-19T00:14:48+03:00February 19th, 2026|TN Permitted Manager|Comments Off on What is the cost for the Designated Manager training?

TopShelf charges $69.95 for the online Designated Manager for Retail [...]

19 02, 2026

How do I get this training?

PalinDesign2026-02-19T00:09:09+03:00February 19th, 2026|TN Permitted Manager|Comments Off on How do I get this training?

TopShelf offered the training both online and classroom style. Either [...]

19 02, 2026

I manage the liquor store but my Blue Card is still valid, do I still have to take the training?

PalinDesign2026-02-19T00:08:52+03:00February 19th, 2026|TN Permitted Manager|Comments Off on I manage the liquor store but my Blue Card is still valid, do I still have to take the training?

Yes, if you are the person that is to become [...]

19 02, 2026