Event Brief
Knoxville to pilot alcohol-walk rules at Market Sq
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: A mid-July pilot will let people carry alcoholic drinks while walking around Market Square, with possible expansion near Smokies Stadium.
WHO: Knoxville residents and visitors
WHAT: Pilot program allowing people to walk around Market Square with alcoholic drinks
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 10:21 AM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: The city is launching a scheduled pilot program to allow alcohol consumption while walking in the Market Square area.
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