Tennessee Dram Shop Act: “Visibly Intoxicated” Exception

The plain language of T.C.A. § 57-10-102(2) requires a sale of an alcoholic beverage or beer to “a visibly intoxicated person.” The adverb “visibly” means “capable of being seen” or “exposed to view.” Taking “visibly” together with “intoxicated”, the only logical conclusion is that Section...