Tennessee TABC Server Permit Training - 100% Online

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Training is not your permit Tennessee TABC issues the Server Permit

Tennessee TABC server training

Tennessee Alcohol Server Training — 100% Online

Complete the training portion of your Tennessee Server Permit requirements with ABC Server Training. This online alcohol-awareness course is for bartenders, servers and other employees who serve alcoholic beverages where Tennessee requires a Server Permit.

ABC Server Training is listed in the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission's certified online Server Permit training programs (PDF) (opens in a new tab) . TABC is the state agency that regulates the permit process.

Your purchase is for training. Completing the course does not automatically give you a Tennessee Server Permit. You must also complete the state's application process and satisfy its permit requirements.

Know what you are purchasing

Your Training Course and Your Server Permit Are Different

Online training is one requirement. State permit issuance is a separate step.

ABC Server Training: the course

Complete the TABC-certified alcohol-awareness training and receive the appropriate completion documentation. The Tennessee course price is $39.99 . A training completion document is not the state-issued Server Permit.

Tennessee TABC: the Server Permit

Complete the TABC/RLPS application process, meet the state's eligibility requirements and pay the separate $20 state application fee . TABC reviews the application and issues the permit when its requirements are satisfied.

Official guidance: TABC Server Permit (opens in a new tab) · TABC permit fees (opens in a new tab) .

Training for covered alcohol-service roles

Who Needs Tennessee Server Training?

TABC describes the Server Permit requirement as applying to service of liquor, wine and high-gravity beer at establishments with an On-Premise Consumption (Liquor-by-the-Drink) License.

Serving alcohol in a covered role?

This training is relevant to employees whose duties require a Tennessee Server Permit, including:

Bartenders and cocktail servers.
Restaurant servers and waitstaff.
Hotel and hospitality employees serving alcohol.
Catering and other covered alcohol-service employees.

Check the role and the establishment

The requirement depends on the work you perform and the establishment's licensing. This page does not treat every restaurant, retail or hospitality job as the same permit category. Confirm the requirements for your position with your employer and TABC.

Official guidance: Who needs a Tennessee Server Permit (opens in a new tab) .

The Tennessee requirements

Tennessee Server Permit Requirements at a Glance

Plan for training, the application and the state-issued permit — not just the end of the course.

18 +

Minimum applicant age

Tennessee Server Permit applicants must be at least 18 years old and meet the state's other eligibility requirements.

61 days

New-server permit deadline

New servers have a one-time 61-day period from the original hire date to meet the requirements and obtain the permit. Changing employers does not restart it.

3.5 hours

Approximate training time

Allow approximately 3.5 hours for the approved online training. Completing training does not complete the separate state application process.

1 year

Training recency

Required training must have been completed within one year of the Server Permit application date.

$20

Separate state application fee

The TABC Server Permit application fee is paid to the state separately from your ABC Server Training course purchase.

2 years

Current permit validity

Server Permits issued January 1, 2025 or later are valid for two years from issuance. Check the expiration date on your state permit record.

Official guidance: Eligibility, deadlines and permit validity (opens in a new tab) · State application fee (opens in a new tab) .

These are key requirements, not a determination of eligibility. Review the official TABC application and restrictions before applying.

Training, documentation, application, permit

How Tennessee Server Training and Permitting Work

Complete the training and the separate state process. TABC — not the training provider — issues your permit.

01 / TRAIN

Complete approved online training

Enroll in the Tennessee course and successfully complete the required alcohol-awareness training.

02 / DOCUMENT

Keep your training record

Receive the appropriate training completion documentation. Retain it for your application and employment records.

03 / APPLY

Complete the TABC/RLPS process

Complete the state's Server Permit application, provide the required information and pay the separate $20 state application fee.

04 / MAINTAIN

Keep your permit current

After TABC issues your permit, retain it and follow Tennessee's requirements for continued permitted employment and renewal.

Training completion is not permit approval.

You still need TABC to issue your Server Permit. Meet the original-hire deadline and check your permit status through the state process.

Keep your RLPS application ID available. TABC's training-roster process uses the student's application ID. Follow your enrollment instructions for when to provide it so your training can be associated with your application.

TABC roster-reporting guide (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

Official guidance: TABC/RLPS application access (opens in a new tab) · Application tutorials (opens in a new tab) · Server Permit requirements (opens in a new tab) .

Keep training and permit dates separate

Your Tennessee Server Permit: Validity and Renewal

Server Permits issued January 1, 2025 or later are valid for two years from the date of issuance. Use the expiration date shown on your TABC permit record, particularly when checking an older permit.

For continued permitted work, plan ahead for the TABC/RLPS renewal or application process. Complete the required approved training within one year of the application, provide the requested information and pay the applicable state fee.

Retaking a training course does not itself renew the state permit. Follow TABC's instructions and confirm that the state has issued your current permit.

Official guidance: Permit validity and training recency (opens in a new tab) · RLPS application and renewal information (opens in a new tab) .

Choose your training option

Tennessee Course Enrollment

Choose server training on its own or the existing Food Handler combination. The TABC permit application is separate from both options.

Tennessee Server Training

TABC-certified online alcohol server training. Appropriate completion documentation is provided after successful completion.

$39.99 training course

Server Training + Food Handler

Choose the existing combination product when you also need Food Handler training. Food Handler training does not replace the Tennessee Server Permit.

$51.99 combined training

State fee not included: the $20 TABC Server Permit application fee is paid separately to the state. View the official TABC fee schedule (opens in a new tab) .

Training for teams

Tennessee Group & Corporate Training

Train restaurant and bar teams, hotel staff, hospitality groups, franchise locations and multi-location operations. Give management teams a clear path to enroll multiple employees in Tennessee alcohol server training.

Corporate + Bulk Training ↗

Support employee compliance

For Employers: Track Training and State Permits

Training enrollment is one part

Group enrollment helps organize course access for covered employees. Each employee still needs to meet Tennessee's individual Server Permit requirements; a group course purchase does not issue permits.

Keep permit records available

TABC states that On-Premise Consumption licensees must keep copies of issued Server Permits available for review. Track employee training, the original-hire deadline and permit expiration dates.

Official guidance: TABC employer permit-record requirements (opens in a new tab) .

Online access throughout Tennessee

Tennessee Alcohol Server Training Across the State

From one employee to a multi-location team, online access makes it possible to complete Tennessee server training without choosing a different course for each city.

Nashville

Online training for bartenders, restaurant servers, hotel teams and hospitality groups staffing Nashville locations.

Memphis

A training option for Memphis restaurant and bar employees, hospitality staff and employers preparing covered teams for the permit process.

Knoxville

Course access for Knoxville servers, catering employees and managers organizing training across hospitality workplaces.

Chattanooga

Train employees serving alcohol at covered Chattanooga restaurants, hotel operations and other licensed hospitality establishments.

Franklin

Online enrollment for Franklin restaurant teams, bar staff and employers bringing new employees into covered alcohol-service roles.

Murfreesboro

Tennessee server training for Murfreesboro waitstaff, bartenders and management teams coordinating employee course enrollment.

Clarksville

A statewide online course for Clarksville hospitality employees preparing for their required TABC Server Permit application.

Gatlinburg

Training for covered restaurant and hotel alcohol-service teams working in Gatlinburg and surrounding Tennessee communities.

Pigeon Forge

Online course access for Pigeon Forge hospitality operators training restaurant servers, bar employees and hotel staff.

Johnson City

Training for Johnson City restaurant, bar and hospitality teams, with the same Tennessee permit process explained in one place.

Available statewide. These markets and surrounding Tennessee communities are served by the same online course. Permit requirements depend on the role and establishment, not a separate city-course purchase.

Official guidance: Tennessee Server Permit requirements (opens in a new tab) .

FAQs

Tennessee Server Training & Permit Questions

Answers for Tennessee alcohol servers, employers and applicants preparing for the separate state permit process.

Official guidance: Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (opens in a new tab) .

Need the full process explained? Read the Tennessee Server Permit requirements guide .

What is Tennessee TABC server training?

Tennessee TABC server training is certified alcohol-awareness training used to meet the training component of the Tennessee Server Permit requirements. TABC means Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Training and state permit issuance are separate.

Official guidance: TABC Server Permit requirements (opens in a new tab) .

Do I need a Tennessee Server Permit?

A Server Permit is required for covered employees serving liquor, wine and high-gravity beer at establishments holding a Tennessee On-Premise Consumption (Liquor-by-the-Drink) License. Confirm the requirements for your duties and workplace with your employer and TABC.

Official guidance: Official permit scope and eligibility (opens in a new tab) .

Does completing this course automatically give me my Server Permit?

No. ABC Server Training provides the training and appropriate completion documentation. You must also complete the TABC/RLPS application process and meet the state's requirements. The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission issues the Server Permit.

Official guidance: Training versus permit issuance (opens in a new tab) .

How old do I have to be to obtain a Tennessee Server Permit?

Server Permit applicants must be at least 18 years old. Age is one requirement; applicants must also satisfy TABC's other eligibility conditions.

Official guidance: TABC applicant requirements (opens in a new tab) .

How long do I have after being hired to obtain my permit?

New servers have a one-time 61-day period from the original hire date to complete the requirements and obtain the Server Permit. TABC says this period does not restart each time a server changes employers.

Official guidance: The 61-day original-hire rule (opens in a new tab) .

How long does Tennessee alcohol server training take?

The approved online training is approximately 3.5 hours. This is training time, not a promise that the separate state permit application will be approved within that period.

How long is a Tennessee Server Permit valid?

TABC Server Permits issued January 1, 2025 or later are valid for two years from issuance. Check the expiration shown on your state permit record, especially for an older permit.

Official guidance: Current Server Permit validity (opens in a new tab) .

How much does the TABC Server Permit cost?

The TABC Server Permit application fee is $20, paid separately to the state. It is not included in the $39.99 ABC Server Training course or the $51.99 Server Training + Food Handler combination.

Official guidance: TABC fee schedule (opens in a new tab) .

Can I complete the required training online?

Yes. ABC Server Training is listed in the online section of TABC's certified Server Permit training programs. After successful training, you still need to complete the separate state process and have TABC issue your permit.

Official guidance: TABC certified training programs (PDF) (opens in a new tab) · State permit requirements (opens in a new tab) .

Can an employer enroll multiple employees?

Yes. Use Enroll Your Employees for Tennessee group and corporate training. The option is intended for restaurants, bars, hotels, hospitality groups, franchise operators and other multi-location employers. Each employee must still meet the individual state permit requirements.

Official guidance: Individual permit and employer requirements (opens in a new tab) .

Who issues my Tennessee Server Permit?

The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission issues the actual Server Permit through its RLPS permitting process. ABC Server Training provides the course, not the state permit.

Official guidance: TABC Server Permit (opens in a new tab) · TABC/RLPS access (opens in a new tab) .

Where can I verify Tennessee TABC requirements?

Use TABC's official Server Permit page for eligibility, deadlines and permit validity, its fee schedule for the application fee, and its RLPS resources for application instructions.

Official guidance: Server Permit requirements (opens in a new tab) · State fees (opens in a new tab) · RLPS tutorials (opens in a new tab) .

How recent must my training be when I apply?

The required TABC-certified training must have been completed within one year of the Server Permit application date. This training-recency rule is separate from the validity period of an issued permit.

Official guidance: Training-recency requirement (opens in a new tab) .

How do I renew my Tennessee Server Permit?

Plan ahead for the TABC/RLPS renewal or application process. Complete the required approved training within one year of the application, provide the requested information and pay the applicable state fee. Completing another course does not itself renew your permit; confirm that TABC has issued the current permit.

Official guidance: Permit and training requirements (opens in a new tab) · RLPS renewal and application information (opens in a new tab) .

Does the Tennessee course include Food Handler training?

The $39.99 Tennessee Server Training product is course-only. A separate Server Training + Food Handler combination is available for $51.99. The $20 TABC permit application fee is separate from both options.

Official guidance: Separate TABC application fee (opens in a new tab) .

Is ABC Server Training listed by Tennessee TABC?

Yes. The TABC certified training-program list updated May 5, 2026 includes ABC Server Training in its online section and links to the Tennessee course page.

Official guidance: Official TABC program list (PDF) (opens in a new tab) .

Take the training step

Start Your Tennessee TABC Server Training

Complete your online training, retain the completion documentation and finish the separate TABC/RLPS Server Permit process. Start your course or enroll your team.

Official Tennessee Server Permit requirements (opens in a new tab)