Is City Winery ignoring the legal risks imposed by Tennessee’s recently upheld restrictions on drag shows involving minors, or are they relying on the production company’s assurances that these shows will be suitable for all ages?
Nashville’s City Winery has announced two drag brunches set to feature beloved characters from The Muppets Christmas and Shrek. These events, listed as open to "all ages," are raising eyebrows in a state where drag performances in the presence of minors have come under new legal scrutiny. The decision to market such events to an all-ages audience raises questions: Is City Winery ignoring the legal risks imposed by Tennessee’s recently upheld restrictions on drag shows involving minors, or are they relying on the production company’s assurances that these shows will be suitable for all ages?
The shows are produced by a magazine called Wussy, who based on their website, characterizes their organization as “ ATL based sissies with an eye on queer art and pop culture” whose landing page if you follow the hyperlink, is less than appropriate for all ages as demonstrated by the graphic below.