On Friday and Saturday nights, thousands of people packed the sidewalks waiting to get into honky tonks, where strict capacity limits are in place because of COVID-19. So on Sunday, the city closed the street to give them space for queuing up.
In Photos: Nashville’s ‘I Will Breathe’ Rally, From Daytime Unity To Nighttime Chaos
Thousands rallied peacefully in Nashville before a few dozen people vandalized police cars and downtown buildings, resulting in multiple arrests Saturday. The WPLN News team brought you live coverage of the “I Will Breathe” rally throughout the day. The latest details available here. Below is a chronological walkthrough of the events told through photos, from […]
Nashville’s Rolling Hot Tubs, Party Tractors And Pedal Taverns May See Tighter Rules
Tighter rules could be coming to the party vehicles that slowly circulate through downtown Nashville.
Help Curious Nashville: Tell Us What You Know About This Urban Garden
If there’s an unexpected place to find a courtyard garden in Nashville, it’s along First Avenue in downtown. Despite the riverfront access, this is a gritty street with the sensibility of an alley — where businesses have packages delivered and where a row of touristy bars keep their smelly trash cans. No one really spends […]
A Haven For Antique Lovers Succumbs To Development In Downtown Nashville
Listen The owner of Nashville’s Downtown Antique Mall knew this day was coming. The century-old warehouse full of quirky antiques is closing Friday after operating for three decades. The mall’s vendors say the reasons for the closure are indicative of the threat to small businesses downtown.
Nashville Councilman Backs Off Stricter Panhandling Enforcement
Listen A proposal to toughen downtown Nashville’s rules against panhandling has taken a major turn. The area’s councilman has now moved instead to eliminate Metro’s fine on panhandlers.
Does Nashville Need To Fix Its Anti-Panhandling Rules Downtown?
Listen Downtown Nashville’s rules on panhandling are being questioned by the councilman who represents the area. A proposal at the Metro Council would seek stricter rules that could also apply to solicitation — such as handing out flyers — to try to help people move around without being bombarded.
Nashville’s Downtown Horse Carriage Companies Are At War
Listen Nashville’s downtown horse carriage companies are having trouble getting along.
Nashville’s African-American History Propels A New Walking Tour
Listen Before launching her own tour company, Chakita Patterson regularly took walking tours in Nashville and other cities, and noticed a trend: “They only had one ‘black fact.’ “
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