Sumner County licensing body approves Oak Grove General Store and restaurant permit applications

Sumner County licensing members approved two permit applications during a meeting (date not specified): one for Oak Grove General Store, filed by William Mac Hodges, and a second for a restaurant to be operated by Justin Ryan Ragu.

The approvals came after brief staff and member questions. On the Oak Grove General Store application, members noted they had not received comment from the sheriff’s office at the time of the meeting, and asked how far the store is from Oakwood Street Church and a nearby elementary school; the applicant and members described the church and school as “a little ways” away but did not supply precise distances. After discussion, members moved to approve the Oak Grove General Store permit; the motion was seconded and the body voted in favor. The applicant was told to complete required paperwork and to wait while staff finalizes processing.

For the restaurant application by Justin Ryan Ragu, board members confirmed that ownership of the premises remains with “Eugene and Conner” and that Ragu will operate the restaurant. A member noted paperwork on file shows the establishment has held beer permits previously. Members moved, seconded and approved the permit application; staff were instructed to collect the applicant’s paperwork and complete processing.

Both items were handled as routine licensing matters: members asked clarifying questions, received brief answers from applicants and staff, and approved each application by voice vote. The record in the transcript does not include roll-call vote counts or the names of the motion mover and seconder for either item.