Pigeon Forge restaurants serving liquor after controversial vote
Pigeon Forge restaurants serving liquor after controversial vote
6 News Reporter  PIGEON FORGE (WATE) –On Wednesday night, a few
Pigeon Forge restaurants were serving liquor even though the
fight over the new measure is headed to court.   Voters passed
the liquor by the drink referendum back in November by a margin
of just 100 votes.  "I got a vodka. Vodka is my favorite drink
and I had Amber throw together something special for me," said
Matthew Mickelsen about what he ordered.  Mickelsen, a Florida
native, was on the road to Chicago, and took and overnight break
at a Pigeon Forge hotel. He ordered his vodka while waiting for
takeout. Just days ago, a tourist like him would have had to
drive to Gatlinburg or Sevierville to order a cocktail.  "It
takes a lot to drive everywhere and figure out where you can get
a drink," he said. "This is convenient for anyone staying here,
because they can walk down the hill from the hotel and get a
drink."