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Council approves Winter Wonderland light display permit for East Lincoln Highway site
Summary
Town council unanimously approved a large-gathering permit for the "Winter Wonderland" light display at 7595 East Lincoln Highway, scheduled Nov. 21–Dec. 30, 2025; organizers will provide porta-potties, trash service and police security, and expected attendance was not specified.
The Maryville Town Council unanimously approved a large-gathering permit for a seasonal light display called "Winter Wonderland" to be held at 7595 East Lincoln Highway from Nov. 21 through Dec. 30, 2025.
Planning staff said tickets will be sold for the event and projected attendance was "unknown" at the time of the application. The applicant, identified in staff remarks as Chris Slomofsky, was not present; staff reported that large-gathering applicants frequently do not attend council meetings.
Staff described event operations: the display will run nightly from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; there will be no overnight stays and no on-site entertainment; no animals will be part of the attraction. Organizers will not provide drinking fountains; they will supply one male and one female premium portable restroom, Republic Services will supply one dumpster and four trash cans, and telephone service will not be made available to the public on-site because it is not needed. Staff said an amusement and entertainment permit had been secured and that food-service permits were not applicable to this event. Security will be provided by the Maryville Police Department.
Councilman Pettit moved approval; Vice President Neal seconded. The roll call recorded six votes in favor and no opposition; the motion carried.
Council members discussed a related event (Haunted Hills) and said they had received more complaints about loud music and headlights at that location than about Winter Wonderland. "This has been running for years," one council member said, adding that Winter Wonderland was effectively a replacement for an earlier Festival of Lights. Council members told staff they had not received neighbor complaints about the current application.
The motion carries with the condition set in staff materials; the application as described did not include on-site entertainment or overnight camping and limited conveniences to the listed portable restrooms and trash service.
