Prohibit tobacco/vapor in age restricted venues

An Ordinance to amend Chapter 19, Article V of the Knoxville City Code so as to prohibit the use of tobacco or vapor products in age restricted venues. (Requested by Councilmembers Helsley, Thomas, Lloyd & Adams)

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On May 26, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Prohibit tobacco/vapor in age restricted venues” by a vote of 6–3.

Split Adopted 6-3-0-0

Moved to approve the ordinance

Moved by Debbie Helsley · seconded by Charles Thomas

Topics: Zoning & land use

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 6

Karyn Adams District 1 Nathan Honeycutt District 2 Doug Lloyd District 3 Charles Thomas District 5 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B

No · 3

Matthew DeBardelaben District 4 Denzel Grant District 6 Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

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The clerk’s minutes note 5 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 26 May 2026 meeting — page 6

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