Summary
Three public hearings were scheduled on new liquor licenses for DDouble Cupp's in Ensley, Iron & Oak Tavern downtown, and Trap KTCHXXN on 3rd Avenue West. The Public Safety Committee made no recommendation on any of them, so the full Council decides.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 15, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to the City; the licenses support local business operations and events.
The applicant businesses seeking to serve alcohol at their establishments.
The business owner, whose license is at risk pending the hearing.
Mentions & discussions (7)
City Council (Regular) - Sep 29, 2026
Seven businesses — from Graymont Foods to Rock N Roll Sushi 280 to a vendor at Legion Field — had license hearings scheduled. Approvals would let these establishments sell beer, wine or liquor at their locations.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 28, 2026
Seven businesses — from a Graymont grocery to Rock N Roll Sushi in the Colonnade — sought new or transferred alcohol licenses, each requiring a public hearing before the council. These licenses shape what businesses can open and operate in your neighborhood.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026
Three public hearings were scheduled on new liquor licenses for DDouble Cupp's in Ensley, Iron & Oak Tavern downtown, and Trap KTCHXXN on 3rd Avenue West. The Public Safety Committee made no recommendation on any of them, so the full Council decides.
City Council (Regular) - May 19, 2026
Six businesses — from Star Food Mart to Ralphs Listening Room — have alcohol license applications set for public hearings where neighbors can speak for or against.
City Council (Regular) - May 5, 2026
The council set a May 19 show-cause hearing on revoking the business license of Nana Funks nightclub.
City Council (Regular) - Feb 17, 2026
Two lounge liquor license applications went through public hearings after the Public Safety Committee declined to recommend either. These licenses affect what businesses can operate in your neighborhood and how late-night venues are vetted.
City Council (Regular) - Jan 20, 2026
The Council forwarded five alcohol license applications to the state ABC Board, supporting a neighborhood gas station, a Southside market, a new Grandview hotel, a February arts gala, and a downtown hospitality operator.
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