‘The Dream’ receives five day suspension of beer license after shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga nightclub has received its punishment following a shooting in December.

Inside of the crowded “Dream” nightclub on Glass Street on December 1st, shots rang out, injuring one person and causing dozens of patrons to exit the club in a panic.

At a hearing two weeks ago, representatives of the club testified that their metal detectors had been broken by cleaning staff, and were not operational that night.

They also stated that they instructed their staff not to talk with police.

Dozens of patrons attempting to flee ‘The Dream’ nightclub after a shooting on December 1, 2024.

Thursday, the Chattanooga Beer Board handed them a 5 day suspension of their beer license.

However, the club has been serving a more severe punishment from the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission since February 5, as their liquor license is already suspended.

The club’s owner and founder, Yasmin Springs, said, “We go back in front of everybody and they are going to give us whatever punishment they come up with.”

Board member J.W. Cole asked, “But as of today, your liquor license with ABC is already lifted today?”

Springs replied, “Yes.”

Their beer license will be suspended starting next Thursday through the next week, but they hope to get their liquor license back on the same day.