City of Chattanooga v. Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission

HENRY, Justice.

This suit involves the issuance of a certificate of good moral character to operate a retail liquor store. The City of Chattanooga declined to grant the certificate. The Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) overruled the City and granted the certificate. On review by the Circuit Court of Davidson County, the action of the ABC was upheld. The City of Chattanooga has appealed.

There are two controlling questions, viz.:

a. The respective powers of Tennessee municipalities and The State Alcoholic Beverage Board in connection with the issuance of certificates of good moral character as…