Report: University of Tennessee to sell alcohol at Neyland Stadium starting September 7th

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — WATE-TV in Knoxville reports that the University of Tennessee announced Friday that fans at Neyland Stadium will be able to buy alcohol during home football games, starting with the Vols' September 7th matchup against BYU.

The move comes exactly a month after the Knoxville Beer Board approved alcohol sales there by vendor Aramark.

WATE reports the university tested alcohol sales at Thompson-Boling arena earlier this month during an Alice Cooper concert, calling the trial ‘a success’.

"I appreciate everyone whose efforts have helped us develop what we believe is a comprehensive and responsible plan for alcohol sales at home football games,” UT Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer said. “The game day experience at Neyland Stadium is historic and unrivaled, and I’m confident these new concessions options will aid our continued efforts to enhance that experience for Tennessee fans and visitors throughout the stadium.

WATE says trained and licensed servers will sell beer throughout the stadium at concession stands and kiosks, excluding areas near the student section. Wine also will be sold in the Tennessee Terrace and East and West Clubs. Complimentary water will be available from large “Water Monster” tanks located throughout the concourse.

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