We've collected the requisite signatures for the referendum to be balloted on November 5, 2024!!
Residents inside the city limits of the Town of Nolensville will have the option to vote "For" and "Against" the sale of wine in retail food stores, as provided by State law.
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Nolensville Will Get to Vote on Wine in Grocery Stores
Petition Campaign Secures Enough Votes to Cause Referendum in November
Nolensville, Tennessee – Voters in the Town of Nolensville will have the opportunity to vote to allow the sale of wine in retail food stores, according to a memorandum issued by the Williamson County Election Commission. Resulting from a signature-gathering campaign, the question of whether to allow wine in grocery stores will appear on Nolensville’s ballot in the general election on November 5.
According to a memorandum from Chad Gray, administrator of the Williamson County Election Commission, staff at the commission have validated enough petition signatures to meet the threshold to cause a vote on the wine in grocery stores (WIGS) question. For the WIGS question to appear on the ballot, Tennessee law requires that a certain minimum number of qualified voters petition the Commission to conduct the referendum. Mr. Gray sent his memorandum, dated July 18, to individuals involved in the signature-gathering campaign.
Supporters of WIGS for Nolensville have been conducting a petition signature-gathering campaign, knocking on doors within the town’s borders, and hosting signature-gathering events. The effort was inspired by recent announcements from two grocery chains that they would commence construction on new supermarkets in Nolensville soon. Tennessee’s law that allows retail food stores to sell wine requires that a community must authorize grocery store wine sales through the referendum process.
“Nolensville shoppers are one step closer to being able to buy wine where they buy their food”, said Rob Ikard, president of the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association. “We are excited that the Town of Nolensville will likely join the more than one hundred fifty communities statewide that have adopted wine in grocery stores”.
Mr. Gray’s memorandum explains that the referendum will become official through an action of the Williamson County Election Commission. The Commission is set at its upcoming meeting, to approve the petition results and the decision to place the question on the ballot. The Commission will meet no later than August 19.
“We are encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive response we received in the petition effort, but it is now up to the voters of Nolensville”, said Ikard. “Those who want to be able to buy their wine where they buy their food must make their voices heard on November 5”.
Nolensville, Tennessee – Voters in the Town of Nolensville will have the opportunity to vote to allow the sale of wine in retail food stores, according to a memorandum issued by the Williamson County Election Commission. Resulting from a signature-gathering campaign, the question of whether to allow wine in grocery stores will appear on Nolensville’s ballot in the general election on November 5.
According to a memorandum from Chad Gray, administrator of the Williamson County Election Commission, staff at the commission have validated enough petition signatures to meet the threshold to cause a vote on the wine in grocery stores (WIGS) question. For the WIGS question to appear on the ballot, Tennessee law requires that a certain minimum number of qualified voters petition the Commission to conduct the referendum. Mr. Gray sent his memorandum, dated July 18, to individuals involved in the signature-gathering campaign.
Supporters of WIGS for Nolensville have been conducting a petition signature-gathering campaign, knocking on doors within the town’s borders, and hosting signature-gathering events. The effort was inspired by recent announcements from two grocery chains that they would commence construction on new supermarkets in Nolensville soon. Tennessee’s law that allows retail food stores to sell wine requires that a community must authorize grocery store wine sales through the referendum process.
“Nolensville shoppers are one step closer to being able to buy wine where they buy their food”, said Rob Ikard, president of the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association. “We are excited that the Town of Nolensville will likely join the more than one hundred fifty communities statewide that have adopted wine in grocery stores”.
Mr. Gray’s memorandum explains that the referendum will become official through an action of the Williamson County Election Commission. The Commission is set at its upcoming meeting, to approve the petition results and the decision to place the question on the ballot. The Commission will meet no later than August 19.
“We are encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive response we received in the petition effort, but it is now up to the voters of Nolensville”, said Ikard. “Those who want to be able to buy their wine where they buy their food must make their voices heard on November 5”.
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For present and future Nolensville grocery and retail food stores to sell wine, a referendum allowing it must pass in the November election. For that referendum to be on the ballot, the valid signatures of approximately 600 registered voters within the city limits of the Town of Nolensville must be collected on the official petition which is submitted to the Williamson County Election Commission. First,
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Star Spangled Celebration 6-9pm Nolensville High School Friday, July 12
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Recent News!
Nolensville commissioners approve resolution calling for wine in grocery stores referendum (Williamson Herald)
https://www.williamsonherald.com/news/local_news/nolensville-commissioners-approve-resolution-calling-for-wine-in-grocery-stores-referendum/article_3aac00ec-3560-11ef-966f-2bb637de7b51.html
Nolensville board approves wine in grocery referendum vote for November, petition pending (Tennessean)
https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2024/06/27/nolensville-board-supports-november-wine-referendum-petition-pending/74232096007/
Effort underway to get wine on Nolensville grocery store shelves (WSMV)
https://www.wsmv.com/2024/06/26/effort-underway-get-wine-nolensville-grocery-store-shelves/
New Nolensville grocery stores may be unable to sell wine (WKRN)
https://www.wkrn.com/news/new-nolensville-grocery-stores-may-be-unable-to-sell-wine/
Nolensville commissioners approve resolution calling for wine in grocery stores referendum (Williamson Herald)
https://www.williamsonherald.com/news/local_news/nolensville-commissioners-approve-resolution-calling-for-wine-in-grocery-stores-referendum/article_3aac00ec-3560-11ef-966f-2bb637de7b51.html
Nolensville board approves wine in grocery referendum vote for November, petition pending (Tennessean)
https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2024/06/27/nolensville-board-supports-november-wine-referendum-petition-pending/74232096007/
Effort underway to get wine on Nolensville grocery store shelves (WSMV)
https://www.wsmv.com/2024/06/26/effort-underway-get-wine-nolensville-grocery-store-shelves/
New Nolensville grocery stores may be unable to sell wine (WKRN)
https://www.wkrn.com/news/new-nolensville-grocery-stores-may-be-unable-to-sell-wine/
Nolensville Commissioners Approve
Resolution Calling for Wine in Grocery Stores Referendum
Signature-Gathering Effort Underway for November Vote
Nolensville, Tennessee – At their regular meeting on June 6, the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Nolensville adopted a resolution supporting a referendum for wine in grocery stores on its election ballot for November 5. The Board’s action was motivated by recent announcements by two grocery chains that they will build new supermarkets in Nolensville.
Understanding that a signature-gathering campaign to authorize the referendum is underway, the Board of Commissioners threw its support behind the effort to put the question of wine in retail food stores to Nolensville voters. The 2014 state act allowing grocery stores to sell wine requires that a municipality approve food store wine sales within its boundaries through the referendum process.
Before a municipality can conduct a Wine in Grocery Stores (“WIGS”) referendum, it must already have approved retail package stores and/or liquor by the drink. Nolensville voters previously approved both measures in earlier referenda.
The resolution noted that "it is generally understood that wine and food complement each other and that consummation of one can enhance the enjoyment of the other”, and that “shoppers who enjoy pairing wine with food prepared at home appreciate the convenience of the ability to purchase wine where they buy their food”.
The Board’s Resolution #24-66 can be viewed HERE.
For a WIGS referendum to qualify for the November election, a defined number of registered Nolensville voters must sign a petition requesting the ballot measure. Currently supporters of the referendum are soliciting signatures from voters, with an aim of collecting a minimum of ten percent as many signatures from registered Nolensville voters as there were voters in the last gubernatorial election. Just under 600 valid signatures deemed eligible by the Williamson County Election Commission are required.
“Since WIGS took effect in 2016”, grocery shoppers across Tennessee have enjoyed the convenience of buying wine where they buy their food”, said Rob Ikard, president of the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association. “Nolensville shoppers are looking forward to that same convenience when their new grocery stores open”, he continued.
By visiting www.tngrocer.org/WIGS, registered voters residing within the Nolensville town limits can ask to sign a petition or offer to host a signature collection event. Additionally, signature collection will be taking place at Nolensville’s annual Star Spangled Celebration on Saturday, June 29, at Nolensville High School.
“Until Nolensville voters approve a WIGS referendum, there will be no wine in grocery stores in Nolensville”, said Ikard. “So voters should engage signature collectors at their first opportunity, and they should be sure to vote in November”!
Resolution Calling for Wine in Grocery Stores Referendum
Signature-Gathering Effort Underway for November Vote
Nolensville, Tennessee – At their regular meeting on June 6, the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Nolensville adopted a resolution supporting a referendum for wine in grocery stores on its election ballot for November 5. The Board’s action was motivated by recent announcements by two grocery chains that they will build new supermarkets in Nolensville.
Understanding that a signature-gathering campaign to authorize the referendum is underway, the Board of Commissioners threw its support behind the effort to put the question of wine in retail food stores to Nolensville voters. The 2014 state act allowing grocery stores to sell wine requires that a municipality approve food store wine sales within its boundaries through the referendum process.
Before a municipality can conduct a Wine in Grocery Stores (“WIGS”) referendum, it must already have approved retail package stores and/or liquor by the drink. Nolensville voters previously approved both measures in earlier referenda.
The resolution noted that "it is generally understood that wine and food complement each other and that consummation of one can enhance the enjoyment of the other”, and that “shoppers who enjoy pairing wine with food prepared at home appreciate the convenience of the ability to purchase wine where they buy their food”.
The Board’s Resolution #24-66 can be viewed HERE.
For a WIGS referendum to qualify for the November election, a defined number of registered Nolensville voters must sign a petition requesting the ballot measure. Currently supporters of the referendum are soliciting signatures from voters, with an aim of collecting a minimum of ten percent as many signatures from registered Nolensville voters as there were voters in the last gubernatorial election. Just under 600 valid signatures deemed eligible by the Williamson County Election Commission are required.
“Since WIGS took effect in 2016”, grocery shoppers across Tennessee have enjoyed the convenience of buying wine where they buy their food”, said Rob Ikard, president of the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association. “Nolensville shoppers are looking forward to that same convenience when their new grocery stores open”, he continued.
By visiting www.tngrocer.org/WIGS, registered voters residing within the Nolensville town limits can ask to sign a petition or offer to host a signature collection event. Additionally, signature collection will be taking place at Nolensville’s annual Star Spangled Celebration on Saturday, June 29, at Nolensville High School.
“Until Nolensville voters approve a WIGS referendum, there will be no wine in grocery stores in Nolensville”, said Ikard. “So voters should engage signature collectors at their first opportunity, and they should be sure to vote in November”!
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