Wine consumers moved one step closer to being allowed to have wine shipped via direct mail order to their homes after the state Senate approved a bill earlier this week. The bill expands a law passed in 2009 that leagalized wine shipments only to residents of cities with liquor stores. The bill was sponsored by Republican Senator Bill Ketron of Murfreesboro. The proposal would simply remove the barriers so wine can be shipped to anyone in the state of Tennessee whether they live in a dry county or not. The measure was approved by a 21-7 vote. However 17th District Cannon County Senator Mae Beavers voted no on the measure. The House version of the bill which also passed Monday will be set for review in the State and Local Government Committee.
