Knoxville Beer Board approves new permits, withdrawals and several extensions
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The Knoxville Beer Board on Oct. 28 processed withdrawals, approved event and retail permits (some pending final documentation) and granted 90‑day extensions to businesses completing required work.
The Knoxville Beer Board on Oct. 28 withdrew two applications, approved a slate of new and event permits, and granted multiple temporary extensions to applicants needing additional time to complete required inspections and documentation.
Staff reported two withdrawals early in the meeting: El Molino Supermarket (agenda item 6a) and Juan’s Tacos (6b) were withdrawn without objection.
Event permits approved included the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club’s annual AMBC Fall Festival (Oct. 31–Nov. 1 at Baker Creek Preserve) and Dragonfly Aerial & Circus Arts’ November fundraiser. Retail and restaurant permits approved (some pending final documentation) included Cumberland House (Knoxville Tapestry Collection), Earls (610 Waterfront Drive), Ian’s Market No. 178 (approved pending certificate of occupancy and Department of Agriculture approval), STEM to STEM (pending CO and health department approval), and Yummy Bowl (approved pending final documentation and recommended server‑compliance enhancements because of proximity to Bearden High School).
The board extended previously approved deadlines for Woodruff Brewery & Grill’s on/off‑premise and manufacturer permits for 90 days to allow completion of required work (annunciator installation by Continental Protection and other outstanding items). Fast Hand LLC received a 90‑day extension; the board instructed owners to update background checks and fingerprints that were more than a year old and recommended enhanced server‑compliance practices.
At an administrative‑hearing item, the owner of UT Moe’s (Moe’s LLC, 1800 Cumberland Ave.) said the business will surrender its beer permit rather than continue operations after repeated underage‑sale incidents; the owner agreed to deliver the physical permit to the business tax office. The board did not announce a suspension or revocation during the Oct. 28 meeting.
Applicants were reminded to submit outstanding documents—certificates of occupancy, Department of Agriculture approvals, health approvals, server compliance class attendance and other items—to the business tax office or bring them to staff for final issuance.
