Non-Muslims refuse to bow to demands that they abide by Islamic law in…Knoxville, Tennessee. An update on this story, posted somewhat belatedly. “The Hill to sell alcohol next week despite mosque concern,” by Jessie Pounds for the Knoxville News Sentinel, May 8 (thanks to Christopher):
KNOXVILLE — The Hill restaurant in Fort Sanders, which has been the source of controversy over sales of alcohol, will open Wednesday despite concern by members of an adjacent mosque.
The Hill owner Trevor Hill said he found out this week that his request for a liquor license has been granted by the state.
Members of Anoor mosque, which is 191 feet from the restaurant at 1105 Forest Ave., have been upset about the possibility of a business that sells alcoholic drinks and stays open late being located on property next to their mosque.
Some mosque members tried to block Hill from getting a liquor license but were unsuccessful. Knoxville’s local beer ordinance establishes a 300-foot buffer zone around churches and other community institutions for a beer permit but waives the requirement if the establishment is granted a state liquor license….