Due to Tennessee’s State Blue Laws, all performers are required to meet coverage as dictated by the Alcohol Beverage Commission.
- Top coverage: pasties and underbra, covering from below the areola to the bottom of the breast.
- Bottom: all genitalia must be covered and the cleave of the buttocks from the top to where the buttocks meet the legs (the vortex).
- All coverage, top and bottom, must be opaque (not sheer).
There are several creative ways to tackle these coverage issues. Appliques, tape, or a quarter bra and full panties worn under a g-string is acceptable as a simple solution. If you are interested in purchasing coverage, Mel Hyde is making blue law undies and underbras.
If offered a performance spot, you agree to fully comply with blue laws.
Here are a few photos of acceptable coverage. Feel free to reach out to Viola if you have questions.
Underbra coverage example
Blue law “vortex” coverage example. Panty made by deLeerious Dressings.