Event Brief
Knoxville OKs DORA for outdoor drinks near stadium
Filed: May 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: City Council approved a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area around Covenant Health Park for beer and wine sales.
WHO: Knoxville City Council; Boyd Sports; participating businesses
WHAT: Approved a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) allowing outdoor alcohol consumption near Covenant Health Park
WHEN: May 27, 2026 at 7:55 AM ET
WHERE: Covenant Health Park area, Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: The Tennessee Legislature authorized alcohol sales outside the stadium, leaving Knoxville to set DORA boundaries and operating details.
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