Tennessee ABC Server Permit Class

The State of Tennessee requires all servers and bartenders who serve alcohol to attend an approved responsible alcohol program to receive a State issued Alcohol Beverage Commission server permit.  This permit is good for 5 years.

The requirements to receive this permit are you must attend a 5 hour class and be at least 18 y ears of age. You will not be eligible for a server permit if you: (1) Have been convicted of a felony within the previous 4 years; (2) Have been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages, beer, schedule 1 or 2 controlled substances, any sex-related crime, or embezzlement within the previous 8 years; (3) Have had your server permit revoked within the previous 5 years; or (4) Have had ownership interest in the previous 8 years in an establishment which had its license revoked.

This was information provided by the Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Professional Bartending School can not be held responsible for the accuracy of this information or any future changes made by the Alcoholic Beverage Commission on their requirements to obtain an ABC Permit.

Upcoming Class dates are:

• Wednesday September 8th from 6pm-11pm
• Sunday September 12th from 10am-3pm
• Sunday September 19th from 10am-3pm
• Tuesday September 28th from 6pm-11pm

The Professional Bartending School has trained thousands of bartenders and servers in the Tennessee area in getting their server permits.  We believe in teaching a high quality program here at our campus.  This is why we have chosen to teach the ServSafe Alcohol program.

Over the years, we have taught many responsible alcohol programs such as the TIPS Server Training Program and the Barcode program, but we feel the ServSafe Program by the National Restaurant Association is the best.

ServSafe Alcohol is a real world preparation for any situation.  Responsible alcohol service is an issue that touches your business, your customers and your community.

That’s why the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF) developed the ServSafe Alcohol Program to raise the bar in responsible alcohol service training and certification.  ServSafe Alcohol is today’s real-world training solution, with practical knowledge and best-in-class resources that help to prepare and protect every operation every day.

The cost for the 5 hour ServSafe class to receive your Alcoholic Beverage Commission’s server permit is $60.00.  Upon passing the ServSafe class, students must take  their notorized application to the Alcoholic Beverage Commission with $20.00 to receive their permantent 5 year permit. Our classes are held weekly at the Professional Bartending School campus.                  Call for class schedules and availability. You must pre-register and pay in advance to save yourself a spot in our ABC Class. Our classes fill up fast so contact us as soon as possible to guarantee your spot in our class. Walk ups on the day of the class are also possible based on availability, just make sure you arrive 30 minutes before scheduled class time and bring cash or credit card to pay for your class!***ALL STUDENTS MUST ARRIVE 30 MINUTES BEFORE SCHEDULED CLASS TIME!! WE LOCK THE DOORS 10 MINUTES BEFORE SCHEDULED CLASS TIME. IF YOU DO GET LOCKED OUT OR MISS CLASS...THERE WILL BE A $20.00 RESCHEDULING FEE***!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!

Your fees will cover the ServSafe class, all class materials and we will also notarize your State application for you. Our instructors will give you information on how to pick up your permit upon passing the ABC Class. We'll provide you with all details about this during your class. Our classes are fun and thorough. Please call us at (615) 885-5948, if you have any questions or to register over the phone!