Nashville’s entertainment district unit faces losing funding

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Fights on Broadway, like two men allegedly assaulting a security guard at Robert’s Western World or a homeless man reportedly chasing people with a belt, are just a few examples of the chaos Metro Police say they’re trying to control in Nashville’s Entertainment District.

In response to these incidents and many more, Metro Police created a specialized Entertainment District Unit (EDU), a team dedicated solely to patrolling and maintaining safety in the city’s bustling nightlife hub. According to Metro Council Member Jacob Kupin, that unit made more than 1,000 arrests last year alone.

But now, the unit’s future is uncertain…

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