A change to the regulation of beer in downtown also passed unanimously. Scott said the update impacts South B, South A and Depot streets.

“This would simply create a new class within our existing beer ordinance,” she said. “It would be class four. It would allow for temporary sale and consumption in designated areas of downtown during and only during special events requested by the Historic Downtown (Lenoir City) Merchants Association and/or the (Loudon County) Chamber of Commerce. It would be a $100 fee. The permit applicant would go before the beer board to be approved for each event. The police would be paid by the applicant, and also the vendor or the beer must have appropriate off-premise license such as a catering license, etc.”

Scott envisioned this would allow for “music events or a festival of sorts” where streets could be closed off. News Herald 2/3/21

Apparently, having beer and liquor in nearly every restaurant and store in Lenoir City isn't enough. Now city officials want beer sold on Broadway.

What is this mad obsession Lenoir City officials have for beer and liquor? How exactly does serving beer during special events make the event better? Guess you just can't have fun unless alcohol is available.  

Wouldn't be surprised if one day soon, city hall opens it's own bar. After all, who wouldn't want to have a cold beer while they wait to renew their car tags or paying their taxes or even going to court on a DUI charge.

Cheers