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The liquor referendum in Byrdstown has failed based on unofficial results of the November election. One hundred and sixty-seven voters went against the legal sale of liquor. One hundred and twenty-three city residents voted for the legal sale. The referendum was placed on the ballot after the Byrdstown Board of Aldermen approved it in August of this year. Read More »

A liquor by the drink referendum is on pace to be on the November ballot for Byrdstown. The Board of Alderman voted unanimously to approve the item Monday night. Mayor Sam Gibson said the main goal is to give voters the opportunity to vote how they want and feel. “Since we are elected by the people that we ought to ... Read More »

The Jig Head Brewing Company is opening a pizza restaurant in Algood now that liquor by the drink is allowed. Owner Manny Edwards said the referendum led to his decision for opening a restaurant instead of expanding in Cookeville. Edwards said the original plan was just to sell Jig Head beer. “Since the ordinance in Algood actually required it, that ... Read More »

The ordinance regulating liquor by the drink in Algood was approved on its first reading Tuesday night. The approval came after the city council approved the referendum’s results. As the ordinance stands now, Algood would would receive a 15 percent privilege tax paid by the seller, which the state would send back to the city. City Attorney Danny Rader did ... Read More »

The head of the Algood Liquor by the Drink Committee said she sees economic benefits in her petition. Algood Liquor by the Drink Head Tiffany Anton said now that liquor by the drink is on the November 3rd ballot, the groundwork starts. Anton said she hopes people see an economic driver, not morality issues. “I’m aware of the religious aspects, ... Read More »