Ordinance to allow beer permitholders to obtain 'Patio Use Agreements'

An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Amending Section 4-58(G) of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to allow for beer permitholders throughout the City to apply for and obtain “Patio Use Agreements” for parts of the public right-of-way contiguous to their permitted establishment under specified criteria established by the City. (Requested by Operations)

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On September 2, 2025, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Ordinance to allow beer permitholders to obtain 'Patio Use Agreements'” by a vote of 8–0.

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Approve the ordinance

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Topics: Zoning & land use

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Aye · 8

Charles Thomas District 5 Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C Tommy Smith District 1 Andrew Roberto District 2 Seema Singh District 3 Lauren Rider District 4 Gwen McKenzie District 6

Absent · 1

Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A

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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 2 September 2025 meeting — page 3

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