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Beer board refers Buckethead Tavern to administrative hearing after two underage-sale citations
Summary
Following testimony and board questioning, the Knoxville Beer Board voted to send Buckethead Tavern to an administrative hearing over two underage-sale incidents occurring on game days; the motion was moved by Councilman Roberto and seconded by Councilman Thomas, with the transcript recording the final tally as "7 in favor, 2 against."
The Knoxville Beer Board voted on Nov. 28, 2025 to refer Buckethead Tavern to an administrative hearing after the board heard testimony about two underage-sale citations tied to busy college football game days.
Troy Hale, identified in the transcript as the former owner of Buckethead Tavern, told the board the two citations occurred on or around Alabama game days (dates listed as Oct. 18 and Oct. 19 in different years) after 12 years without citation. Hale described circumstances that included heavy crowds and new staff, apologized and outlined…
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