Private club permits on Southwest Drive and Gilmore Drive
Jonesboro
Summary
Two residents urged the council to refuse to grant permits for Monarca's and Walk-On's, arguing Jonesboro is saturated with alcohol outlets and that Alexander Drive traffic is already dangerous. The council adopted both permits anyway.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents note the north Church Street area has gone decades without much investment; the restaurant would have added jobs and tax revenue, but the permit denial stalls the project as proposed.
The two restaurant businesses seeking to serve alcohol.
Opponents say nearby residents and drivers on the Alexander/Highland corridor bear added risk.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council — October 20, 2026
The proposed 141 Prime steakhouse on North Church Street needed a private club (liquor) permit, and neighbors pushed back hard because the site sits next to an elementary school. The council rejected the permit after hearing from a dozen residents on both sides.
City Council — August 4, 2026
Two new private club permits are in the works — Blazing Buffalo Sports Grill and My Place Hotel. Resident James Hinds objected at first reading, saying Southwest Drive doesn't need more liquor sales. Both will get more readings and debate.
City Council — February 17, 2026
Two residents urged the council to refuse to grant permits for Monarca's and Walk-On's, arguing Jonesboro is saturated with alcohol outlets and that Alexander Drive traffic is already dangerous. The council adopted both permits anyway.
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