Event Brief
Knoxville bars to ban indoor smoking in 2027
Filed: May 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Summary: Knoxville City Council approved an ordinance ending indoor smoking and vaping in bars and music venues starting in 2027.
WHO: Knoxville City Council
WHAT: Final approval of an ordinance banning indoor smoking and vaping at bars or music venues
WHEN: May 26, 2026 at 9:34 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: The ordinance was approved by the City Council to take effect in 2027, giving businesses time to prepare.
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