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Council discusses adding alcohol service at Venue 1921; staff to draft ordinance and vendor rules

5780628 · September 12, 2025
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City staff briefed council on steps needed to allow alcohol service at the new Venue 1921 at East Ridge, including a proposed ordinance, Tennessee ABC requirements, vendor qualifications and recommended processes for approved bartenders and caterers.

City staff told the East Ridge City Council on Sept. 11 they will draft an ordinance to permit alcohol service at Venue 1921 at East Ridge and return to council for review. Venue 1921 is the multipurpose facility at Camp Jordan Park being completed behind City Hall.

Venue manager Jennifer Collins briefed the council on research into licensing and operational needs for weddings, receptions and private events. She said the city’s current ordinances do not include Venue 1921 and that the council will need to add the new…

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