More than 100 Nashville business owners have formed a coalition, sending a letter to Mayor Freddie O’Connell and Davidson County Assessor Vivian Wilhoite asking for relief from rising property taxes tied to skyrocketing commercial property values.
The group says they are not trying to avoid taxes — but are seeking accountability and short-term solutions before more neighborhood businesses are forced to close.
Christian Paro, owner of Center 615 in East Nashville, is one of the business owners leading the effort. The shared workspace campus includes 92 suites, allowing companies to grow or downsize without relocating. A building across the street — home to Hawker’s restaurant — is also part of the Center 615 campus, with seven suites upstairs…