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Knoxville Beer Board Regular Meeting - May 26, 2026

City Council — Tuesday, May 26, 2026
BodyKnoxville, Tennessee
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, May 26, 2026
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Okay, thank you.

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Hello, Knoxville.

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This is your Knoxville Beer Board.

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Today is Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

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Welcome everyone here and those watching at home.

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Mr.

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Johnson, please call the roll.

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Councilman Adams.

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Here.

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Councilman Debard Laban here.

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Vicemar Fugit?

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Here.

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Councilman Grant.

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Here.

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Councilman Helsley?

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Here.

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Councilman Honeycutt.

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Here.

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Councilman Lloyd.

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Here.

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Councilman Parker.

0:28

And Councilman Thomas.

0:29

Eight members present, Chair.

0:32

Thank you.

0:33

The minutes of the last minute meeting were distributed by email.

0:36

Are there any corrections to the minutes?

0:38

Move to approve.

0:40

Well, we're going.

0:41

All in favor.

0:43

Opposed.

0:44

Okay.

0:44

I have it.

0:46

Mr.

0:46

Johnson, do we have anyone signed up for public comments germane to today's agenda?

0:50

No, ma'am.

0:52

Thank you.

0:54

I don't have a report.

0:55

And Mr.

0:56

Frost is sitting in for Officer Presley today.

1:00

I don't think he has report.

1:03

You want to make one?

1:04

Oh we'll let you.

1:06

Mr.

1:07

Johnson.

1:10

Thank you, Chair.

1:10

Um, at your seats, council.

1:12

There's a report for you for the beer board.

1:16

Um we'll go through the active suspension revocation hearings first.

1:21

Uh there are three active.

1:23

Well, I think there's two active.

1:27

Well, anyhow.

1:28

Uh the first one listed as Dollar General store on Amherst Road.

1:31

That was referred to the hearing officer by this board.

1:35

Uh, because of the CAST class uh was missing.

1:40

And um that was heard by hearing officer.

1:44

Uh the city's motion for default in that case was granted.

1:47

That permittee will serve a 30-day suspension and they will pay a fine and the costs of the hearing.

1:52

The next case is Harbs Market.

1:54

They were they were cited a third time in a two-year period for selling to a minor.

2:02

Uh that's on Burnside Street.

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Summary of Proceedings

Knoxville Beer Board Regular Meeting - May 26, 2026

The Knoxville Beer Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The board approved minutes, heard reports on enforcement actions, considered special event and regular beer permit requests, and conducted one administrative hearing. Key actions included approval of multiple special event permits, approval of new beer permits with conditions, postponements for several applicants, and a decision to take no further action in an administrative hearing after the permittee presented a remedial plan.

Consent Calendar

  • The minutes of the April 28, 2026 regular meeting were approved by unanimous vote.

Reports of Officers

  • The Clerk reported on active suspension/revocation hearings: Dollar General (Amherst Road) received a 30-day suspension and fine for missing CAST class; Harbs Market (Burnside Street) was cited a third time for selling to a minor and a pre-hearing conference was scheduled; Melting Pot agreed to a 30-day suspension and completion of CAST class by end of June; Save a Lot (Broadway) surrendered its beer permit before a complaint was filed, so the law department declined to file. To date, the city has collected approximately $36,000 in fines, and the beer fund stands at $285,000.

Items Postponed or Withdrawn

  • Item 6A (PLUGGDIN) was withdrawn without objection.

Special Event Beer Permit Requests

  • Adopt a Golden Knoxville – Golden's in the Park (June 4, 2026): Approved unanimously after KPD no-record check and complete file.
  • Adopt a Golden Knoxville – Barktoberfest (October 11, 2026): Approved unanimously.
  • Asian Culture Center of TN – 13th Knox Asian Festival (August 29-30, 2026): Approved unanimously. The festival marks the 35th anniversary of Knoxville's sister city relationship with Murora and will feature 52 food vendors and beer stations.
  • Bijou Theatre Centre – Bijou Jubilee (June 6, 2026): Approved unanimously.
  • Blount Mansion Association – Martini at the Mansion: Approved unanimously.
  • One Knoxville Collective – World Cup Watch Party (June 19, 2026, Market Square): Approved unanimously.
  • Tailgating for a Cause – Knoxville Brewfest (June 20, 2026, World's Fair Park): Approved unanimously.

Regular Beer Permit Requests

  • Chick-n-Sack Sports Lounge (410 W Jackson Ave): Approved pending final documentation (sales tax registration, certificate of occupancy, health department approval) and completion of CAST class.
  • Crafty Bastard Brewery: No applicant present; postponed to the June meeting.
  • Keith Avenue Market (2236 Keith Ave): Approved with complete file.
  • Metro Diner (6546 Clinton Highway): Approved pending surrender of existing permit.
  • 808 Music Group (808 Sevier Ave): Postponed for two months to the July meeting at applicant's request due to construction delays.
  • Los Portales (4505 Asheville Hwy): Extended to the August meeting to allow completion of remodeling and required documents.
  • Stem to Stem (1200 N Central St): Already picked up permit; no action needed.

Administrative Hearing

  • Isaacs Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Fastop Market #214 (5501 Middlebrook Pike): The permittee's representatives presented a remedial plan including termination of the employee who made the underage sale, increased use of an external mystery shopping service (Spies in Motion), participation in the state's Responsible Vendor Program, enhanced training, and daily reinforcement of ID-scanning policies. After questions, the board took no further action, indicating satisfaction with the plan.

Adjournment

  • The meeting adjourned after all business was completed.

Meeting Transcript

Okay, thank you. Hello, Knoxville. This is your Knoxville Beer Board. Today is Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Welcome everyone here and those watching at home. Mr. Johnson, please call the roll. Councilman Adams. Here. Councilman Debard Laban here. Vicemar Fugit? Here. Councilman Grant. Here. Councilman Helsley? Here. Councilman Honeycutt. Here. Councilman Lloyd. Here. Councilman Parker. And Councilman Thomas. Eight members present, Chair. Thank you. The minutes of the last minute meeting were distributed by email. Are there any corrections to the minutes? Move to approve. Well, we're going. All in favor. Opposed. Okay. I have it. Mr. Johnson, do we have anyone signed up for public comments germane to today's agenda? No, ma'am. Thank you. I don't have a report. And Mr. Frost is sitting in for Officer Presley today. I don't think he has report. You want to make one? Oh we'll let you. Mr. Johnson. Thank you, Chair. Um, at your seats, council. There's a report for you for the beer board. Um we'll go through the active suspension revocation hearings first. Uh there are three active. Well, I think there's two active.

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