Tag Archives: Wine

Upper Cumberland Wineries have petitioned the federal government to make the Upper Cumberland its own American Viticultural Area (AVA). Appalachian Region Wine Producers Association President Rick Riddle said he expects progress on the proposal in the early summer. Riddle said a study from the University of Tennessee found that wine consumers place a high value on these special wine regions. ... Read More »

Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said there will be a learning curve as the city prepares to open permits for the sale of wine. The city council approved the final reading of an ordinance that adds the process to the municipal code. Morrison said the new guidelines will start in two weeks. “We’ve reached out to MTAS,” Morrison said. “We ... Read More »

With New Year’s Eve festivities this weekend, many will be stocking up on their favorite bubbly. John Armstrong is the Director of Hospitality for DelMonaco Winery. He said when it comes to picking the right bottle, it depends on what your preference is. “Try to get a Brut of some sort is what I would say,” Armstrong said. “And then ... Read More »

Algood City Council approved on first reading an ordinance that would allow wine in retail stores. The item was approved by referendum on the city ballot in the November election. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said this would be the first step in the process. “Since that has now come to pass,” Chapman-Fowler said. “We need our own ordinances to guide us ... Read More »

A referendum to allow the selling of wine in grocery stores in Algood will be on the ballot this November. Putnam County Elections Employee Candi Wilkins said a citizen’s petition was turned in by the Thursday deadline with the necessary 130 signatures. Wilkins said the office has already verified all signatures by matching names and addresses with signatures. Algood City ... 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 »