East Ridge board approves off‑premise beer permit for Cuba Latin Market

The East Ridge Beer Board voted to approve a Class 3 off‑premise beer permit for Cuba Latin Market LLC at 4321 Ringgold Road, Suite 113 on March 9, 2026.

The board approved the permit by roll call after a motion to grant the license. Chairperson Mayer congratulated the applicants and advised them to complete required training before sales begin. "Good luck with your business and take care of the training," Mayer said.

Board staff clarified that the applicants had initially marked both on‑ and off‑premise on their application but, after consulting the city attorney, confirmed the business will seek only an off‑premise permit (Class 3) at this time. Applicants told the board they would not permit on‑site consumption under the current plan.

Board members asked whether the store would sell bottles or only cans; the applicant confirmed sales would be limited to canned beer for take‑away. The clerk and board emphasized compliance with Tennessee age limits and training requirements: staff must complete Tennessee Alcohol and Beverage Commission training and check IDs to ensure purchasers are 21 or older.

A motion to approve the permit carried with recorded 'Yes' votes from Board member Cowen, Board member Middleton and Chairperson Mayer; the transcript did not record votes from other members who had been called earlier in roll calls. After the vote, staff said they would contact the applicants the next day to collect a prorated privilege tax (amount not specified) and issue the IRM (license) after payment.

The applicants thanked the board and left after receiving instructions about training and payment.