NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — As Nashville continues to grow with record numbers of people moving to Middle Tennessee, city leaders are tightening rules on where certain types of new businesses can open.
Metro Council approved new zoning regulations this week, aimed at keeping establishments like bars, cigarette shops, and check-cashing services further away from quiet, residential neighborhoods. Longtime residents have been vocal in recent years about preserving the peace and character of their communities, with the influx of newcomers and thje accompanying demand for services and entertainment.
“From personal experience, I’ve sat in a living room and listened to the walls thump and music play until two or three o’clock in the morning,” said Metro Council member Brandon Taylor who sponsored the proposal, at a Metro Planning Commission meeting back in August…