Towel City Tavern to close Kannapolis beer and BBQ joint posts farewell message TANASIA KENNEYThe Charlotte Observer Sep 26, 2026 Sep 26, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save TANASIA KENNEYThe Charlotte Observer Towel City Tavern, a "beer, bourbon and BBQ" joint in Kannapolis, is closing its doors early next week.kAm|2?286>6?E D92C65 E96 ?6HD =2E6 |@?52J[ $6AE] a` :? 2 72C6H6== >6DD286 A@DE65 @? D@4:2= >65:2] %96 C6DE2FC2?E H:== D6CG6 :ED =2DE >62=D @? $F?52J[ $6AE] af[ 6?5:?8 2 EH@\J62C CF? :? 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