1. (1) Possessing alcoholic beverages in an open container or consuming any alcoholic beverages in any state park area is prohibited, except as specifically allowed in paragraph (2) of this rule.

2. (2) Possessing alcoholic beverages in an open container or consuming any alcoholic beverages in any state park area is allowed in the following designated areas and circumstances:

   1. (a) In the overnight accommodations set out below:

      1. 1. Designated campsites;
      2. 2. Cabins;
      3. 3. Inn Rooms;
      4. 4. Group Camps; and
      5. 5. Other accommodations designated by the Division of State Parks.

   2. (b) In any designated group day-use facility by any authorized group which has paid a reservation fee and has obtained a prior authorization from the Park Manager to consume alcohol. A designated group day-use facility includes:

      1. 1. Designated picnic area, shelters, or meeting rooms; and
      2. 2. Open-Space venues that have specific boundaries as defined by the Park Manager.
   3. (c) In any facility that is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-201, et seq.; 4-5-202; 4-5-203; 4-5-206; 11-1-101, et seq.; and 11-1-108. Administrative History: Original rule certified May 24, 1974. Amendment filed May 1, 1975; effective May 31, 1975. Amendment filed August 24, 1987; effective October 8, 1987. Amendment filed October 15, 2003; effective December 29, 2003. Amendment filed June 14, 2010; effective September 12, 2010. Amendments filed March 10, 2016; effective June 8, 2016.