KNOXVILLE – Gov. Bill Lee issued a statewide order Sunday to limit all bars and restaurants in Tennessee to conduct business by takeout and drive-thru only.
Beer and wine can be sold by takeout or delivery with food to anyone 21 or older.
Lee’s executive order also prohibits social gatherings of more than 10 people, a closure of gyms and visits to nursing and retirement homes being limited to essential care.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has created both a health and economic crisis and our response must address both,” Gov. Lee Tweeted on Sunday. “Today, I signed Executive Order No. 17 to temporarily limit social gatherings, move restaurant sales to takeout models for food and alcohol and also address the use of gyms.”
One restaurant remaining open to serve food and alcohol is Smoky Mountain Brewery in Knoxville’s Turkey Creek.
“These definitely are tough times,” Smoky Mountain Brewery told Vols Wire. “At this time SMB Turkey Creek is offering a limited menu and we have curbside carryout or delivery.”
Smoky Mountain Brewery in Turkey Creek is a longstanding restaurant and bar for Volunteer fans to watch Tennessee games.
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— Smoky Mountain Brewery 🍺🐻 (@SmokyMtnBrewery) March 21, 2020
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— Smoky Mountain Brewery 🍺🐻 (@SmokyMtnBrewery) March 19, 2020