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Tuscaloosa pre-council hears neighborhood concerns over Speake’s Market alcohol-license request

Tuscaloosa City Council · April 21, 2026
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Summary

Speake's Market seeks an off-premises retail beer and table-wine license for a proposed store at 914 Queen City Avenue; city staff flagged limited parking and late-night hours (Thu–Sat closing at midnight) and a council member said neighbors worry about traffic and fit with the neighborhood.

Tuscaloosa City Council pre-council members discussed an application from Speake's Market for a retail beer and retail table wine (off-premises only) license for a proposed location at 914 Queen City Avenue, across from Alabama Power.

"They are applying for a retail beer and a retail table wine off premises only," Mayor Beth said as she reviewed the application and staff materials, which included an aerial…

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