BLUES CITY BREWERY, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 20,000 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $59,241 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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5151 E RAINES ROAD
MEMPHIS, TN 38118
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- SHELBY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 312120
- Inspections
- 4 · last Aug 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $59,241 · last Oct 21, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000374390
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 23,000 | — |
| 2016 | 20,000 | -13% |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 14,000 | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 14,000 | 14,000 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 20,000 | 20,000 | — | — | 6,600 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 23,000 | 23,000 | — | — | — |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 6,600 | MEMPHIS-TE MAXSON STP SO PLT, MEMPHIS |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Oct 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 21, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 9, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 3, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 22, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 4, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 14, 2018 | Mar 20, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 14, 2018 | Mar 14, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 10, 2016 | — | Open |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.