Knoxville Beer Board Regular Meeting – September 15, 2026

The Knoxville Beer Board met on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Main Assembly Room at 400 W Main St. Chairperson led the meeting with roll call, approval of prior minutes, and routine reports. The board processed one postponement, two extensions from prior meetings, one special event permit, and nine beer permit requests. A presentation was given by the Metro Drug Coalition Youth Prevention Coordinator.

Consent Calendar

• Minutes Approval: Minutes of the August 18, 2026 regular meeting were approved as distributed by email with no corrections.
• Postponement: Item 6.a – Weigel's #131 (2nd District) was postponed to October 27, 2026 without objection.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No members of the public were signed up to speak.

Beer Permit Requests – New Applications

All applicants were asked to state their name and address. Beer Inspector Officer Presley reported no criminal record for each. Mr. Byrd from the Beer Board office noted missing documentation where applicable. Each request was voted on unanimously.

• Bertie Rose Cafe and Harold's Bar (6th District) – Applicant: Buttery by MKSQ Concepts, 18 Market Square. Motion to approve pending final documentation (certificate of occupancy and health department approval). Approved.
• First Lutheran Church and School (4th District) – Special event permit. File complete. Approved outright.
• Big Bull Mart (6th District) – 4750 Middlebrook Pike. Needed sales tax registration, certificate of occupancy, Department of Agriculture approval, and surrender of existing permit. Approved pending final documentation.
• Cedar Bluff Market (2nd District) – 328 N Cedar Bluff Rd. Needed certificate of occupancy, Department of Agriculture approval, and surrender of existing permit. Approved pending final documentation.
• Flying Biscuit – DT (6th District) – 327 W Summit Hill Dr Ste 112. File complete. Approved outright.
• Old Sevier Market (1st District) – 906 Sevier Ave Ste 130. Needed sales tax registration, certificate of occupancy, and health department approval. Approved pending final documentation.
• Partee Golf (6th District) – 122 Stadium Way Ste 104/106. Needed certificate of occupancy and health department approval. Approved pending final documentation.
• Q Korean Steakhouse (2nd District) – 8851 Town and Country Cir. Needed certificate of occupancy and surrender of existing permit. Approved pending final documentation.
• Scruffy Pig (4th District) – 937 N Central St. Needed certificate of occupancy and health department approval. Approved pending final documentation.
• Woodsmith LLC (3rd District) – 2240 Woods-Smith Rd. Needed cashier's class attendance (missing), certificate of occupancy, Department of Agriculture approval, and surrender of existing permit. Motion to approve pending final documentation carried. Approved.

Extensions from Prior Meetings

Two applicants who had been approved pending final documentation at prior meetings returned with items still missing. The board voted to extend their permits to the next meeting (October 2026).

• 808 Music Group (1st District) – 808 Sevier Ave. Missing certificate of occupancy, health department approval, and copy of TABC liquor license. Applicant stated documentation would be complete within a week. Extended to the next meeting (October 2026).
• No Comply Pizza (4th District) – 4644 Walker Blvd. Missing certificate of occupancy and health department approval. Applicant requested extension to the next meeting (October 2026). Extended.

Presentation by Metro Drug Coalition – Youth Prevention Coordinator

Sarah Bean, Youth Prevention Coordinator for the Metro Drug Coalition, presented on her education efforts in Knox County schools. Her position is partially funded by the city's beer fund. Key statistics:

• Quarter 1 (January–March): ~600–700 students reached.
• Quarter 2 (April–May): ~800–900 students reached.
• August 26–September 15: 1,065 middle school students reached.
• Projected total for the year: ~9,500 students (including elementary).
• Currently 13 schools served; expected to reach 18 by year end (10 middle schools, 8 high schools).
• She co-advises a youth Metro Drug Coalition with students from West, Bearden, Farragut, South Doyle, and Gibbs high schools.
• Programs cover brain development, alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and responsible decision-making. Board members expressed gratitude and asked questions about outreach methods and school selection. Ms. Bean noted she is the only prevention educator in Knox County, but a new tobacco health educator may assist.

Key Outcomes

• Minutes approved as distributed.
• Weigel's #131 postponed to October 27, 2026.
• First Lutheran Church and School special event permit approved outright.
• Flying Biscuit permit approved outright.
• Eight other new permits approved pending final documentation.
• 808 Music Group and No Comply Pizza extended to October 2026 meeting.
• Presentation received; no formal action.