There was an incident described in the Nashville Visitors Group about an incident at a Broadway bar where someone fell unconscious. The responses? They painted a pretty eye-opening picture of Broadway nightlife.
It Happens More Often Than You’d Think
The most common response was straightforward — this isn’t unusual on Broadway. One bartender who’s worked the strip for about 10 years said she sees situations like this regularly. Sometimes it’s excessive drinking. Sometimes it’s underlying health conditions that get triggered by alcohol. And sometimes, it’s something more sinister.
The reality is that Lower Broadway sees thousands of tourists every night. With that many people drinking in one area, medical emergencies happen.
The Drink Spiking Concern Is Real
Multiple people brought up roofies and drink spiking. One person said their husband was allegedly roofied by a bartender at a Broadway bar in August. Another mentioned that someone putting knockout chemicals on glasses happens, especially to women drinking alone.
The advice was clear: carry your drink with you at all times if you’re drinking on Broadway. Don’t leave it unattended. Ever.
The Most Disturbing Story
One visitor shared a troubling account from mid-October. They watched security at a Broadway bar pick up an unconscious girl and put her on the sidewalk outside, then walk away. Cops drove by. People walked past her. EMTs finally came and couldn’t find a pulse…