Event Brief
Knoxville approves DORA alcohol areas near Market Sq
Filed: May 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Summary: City Council approved a DORA allowing outdoor alcohol consumption around Covenant Health Park and Market Square starting mid-July.
WHO: Knoxville City Council; participating businesses; customers 21 and older
WHAT: Approval of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) permitting carry-out alcohol in designated public boundaries
WHEN: May 27, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET
WHERE: Market Square and areas surrounding Covenant Health Park in Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: The City Council voted to approve the new DORA rule, allowing outdoor alcohol consumption in designated areas.
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