Nashville’s Metro Council approved a non-bindng term sheet and hotel occupancy tax increase to help offset costs for the proposed NFL stadium.
Nashville has banned alcohol on open-air party buses, so some operators are turning to plexiglass
A new ordinance banning open containers of alcohol on unenclosed party vehicles is forcing party vehicle operators to shake up the way they’ve been running their businesses.
‘There’s No Shortage,’ Say Tennessee Hospitality Workers. They Believe The Industry Must Change.
Saturday marks the end of federal unemployment benefits in Tennessee — two months earlier than originally scheduled. Conservative politicians and some business groups have suggested that workers preferred to rely on those benefits rather than go back to working at businesses like restaurants and hotels. But hospitality workers and organizers say that’s inaccurate. Nneka Ebbe, […]
Nashville Tourism Shows Signs Of Bouncing Back Over Memorial Day Weekend
While Nashville’s tourism industries continue to face reduced revenues, hotel occupancy during Memorial Day weekend suggests a renewed desire for leisurely travel.
Nashville Mayor John Cooper Made Many Policy Promises — You Can Track Them Here With WPLN News
Nashville Mayor John Cooper enters office with a strong mandate from the city’s voters. Nearly 70% backed him and the ideas he championed, which were numerous and detailed: He proudly handed out 46-page policy platform booklets while campaigning.
Labor Day Travelers Descend On Nashville As The City Loosens Coronavirus Restrictions
Life has not returned to normal in time for the Labor Day weekend. But many local governments are lifting restrictions to resuscitate tourism activity and rescue small businesses.
Nashville’s Light Enforcement Of Downtown Health Orders Even Has Its Top Tourism Promoter Worried
In a photo posted to Twitter this weekend, a giant electronic sign on Lower Broadway urges passers-by: “Don’t share our air” in bright orange letters. Right beside it, a maskless group poses for selfies.
Nashville’s Hotel Industry Sees More Layoffs
More than 350 layoffs at Nashville hotels have been announced so far this week, adding to a long list of cuts for the now-struggling tourism industry.
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