Current:Home > StocksFans pack college town bars as Kendall Jenner serves drinks at Alabama, Georgia and Florida-Angel Dreamer Wealth Society D1 Reviews & Insights
Fans pack college town bars as Kendall Jenner serves drinks at Alabama, Georgia and Florida
View Date:2024-12-24 03:43:23
Kendall Jenner is serving drinks!
The model was spotted in Athens, Georgia and Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Tuesday and in Gainesville, Florida Wednesday serving shots and promoting her liquor brand 818 Tequila as part of "Kendall's College Tour". Jenner had undertaken a similar tour in October last year, visiting four college campuses across the Midwest.
The Los Angeles-based celebrity's appearance in college towns across the Southeast sent crowds flocking to bars near the campuses of the University of Georgia, University of Alabama and University of Florida.
'It’s Coca-Cola, only spiced':New Coke flavor with hints of raspberry and spice unveiled
Room for growth?We're in the era of celebrity-backed booze
First stop: Alabama
Jenner, 28, first stopped in Tuscaloosa, according to AL.com, where she served $2 shots of 818 Tequila Blanco and $4 margaritas at two bars that afternoon.
Up next: Athens, Georgia
Just a few hours later, Jenner was in Athens serving shots of liquor at a local bar in a red and black Georgia crew neck, according to Athens-Banner Herald, part of the USA TODAY Network.
She was later also seen signing bottles of her 818 Tequila at a liquor store.
Packed bar in Gainesville
The next day, Jenner traveled to Gainesville in Florida, where she served drinks at packed bars.
Fans had lined up as early as 1 p.m. outside the bar she was visiting to get a prime spot, reported The Gainesville Sun, part of the USA TODAY Network.
As Jenner's arrival neared, the crowd inside and out began chants of "Kendall" and "818." People outside got a quick glimpse of her before she slipped inside the restaurant. She made her way to the inside bar to the music of "Jaws" and "Go Gators."
Dozens of people at the back of the room stood on chairs with cellphones held high hoping to see the star.
As she later moved outside, people began to fight through the crowd for position. The tables that were once full remained covered with plates of food and purses left behind. Jenner served shots, signed autographs and posed for pictures.
A 21-year-old fan Amy Smith told the Gainesville Sun that she grew up watching Jenner on "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," and was excited to catch a glimpse of the star.
"She definitely holds a lot of nostalgic memories for me, so I'm excited to see her in person," Smith said.
It's complicated:Kendall Jenner's tequila brand is facing cultural appropriation claims
What is 818?
Jenner launched her tequila brand in 2021, with the name inspired by an area code in the Los Angeles metro area.
“The area code 818 is home to me,” Jenner says on the 818 website.
818 works "closely with local, family-owned farms in Jalisco, Mexico" to create "the smoothest, most natural, and best tasting tequila possible," says the brand on the website, adding that "only the highest quality ingredients are used in its creation".
veryGood! (66815)
Related
- Utah AD Mark Harlan rips officials following loss to BYU, claims game was 'stolen from us'
- CNN shakes up lineup with new shows for Chris Wallace, Abby Phillip, more
- Blind Side Subject Michael Oher Addresses Difficult Situation Amid Lawsuit Against Tuohy Family
- The FTC wants to ban fake reviews and fine people who write them
- Advocates Expect Maryland to Drive Climate Action When Trump Returns to Washington
- Georgia case against Trump presents problems from the start: from jury selection to a big courtroom
- Powerball jackpot reaches $236 million. See winning numbers for Aug. 14 drawing.
- Social Security isn't enough for a comfortable retirement. What about these options?
- Firefighters make progress, but Southern California wildfire rages on
- What happens when thousands of hackers try to break AI chatbots
Ranking
- John Krasinski is People's Sexiest Man Alive. What that says about us.
- ESPN reveals new NBA broadcast teams with Doc Rivers and Doris Burke; Bob Myers joins
- 15 Things You Should Pack To Avoid Checking a Bag at the Airport
- Public access to 'The Bean' in Chicago will be limited for months due to construction
- Man waives jury trial in killing of Georgia nursing student
- As weather disasters increase, these tech tips can protect your home against fires, floods
- Lionel Richie 'bummed' about postponed New York concert, fans react
- American industrial icon US Steel is on the verge of being absorbed as industry consolidates further
Recommendation
-
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Red Velvet, Please
-
Airboats collide in Florida, injuring 13 who were on Everglades tours
-
Carlos De Oliveira, Mar-a-Lago property manager, pleads not guilty in classified documents case
-
Alex Murdaugh’s friend gets almost 4 years in prison for helping steal from his dead maid’s family
-
Get Your Home Holiday-Ready & Decluttered With These Storage Solutions Starting at $14
-
Video shows Texas US Rep. Ronny Jackson berating officers after being wrestled to ground at rodeo
-
Watch this dramatic, high-stakes rescue of a humpback whale as it speeds through the ocean
-
Don’t Miss These Rare 50% Off Deals on Le Creuset Cookware