Event Brief
Knoxville pilots DORA at Market Square
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: City launches pilot to designate Market Square as a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area allowing alcohol sales in-zone.
WHO: Mayor Indya Kincannon and the City of Knoxville
WHAT: Pilot program to designate Market Square as a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) where approved businesses can sell and serve beer, wine, and alcohol for consumption in the designated zone.
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 5:53 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: The City is launching a pilot program after other cities’ successful DORA models and in response to requests to enhance the downtown experience.
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