Top Story Spotlight Kannapolis beer and BBQ joint to permanently close. Here’s the last chance to visit Tanasia Kenney, The Charlotte Observer Sep 24, 2026 6 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 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` k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]:?DE28C2>]4@>^A^s5<q27)r*v!^Q C6=lQu@==@HQ E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm:? 2 72C6H6== >6DD286k^2m 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? :? E96 4:EJ’D 5@H?E@H? 5:DEC:4E]k^Am Towel City Tavern opened in 2024. 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