Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1195Withdrawn
This ordinance proposes to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to remove the allowance for bars or night clubs within shopping center zoning districts. The intent is to restrict these types of uses in designated shopping center areas. The bill was introduced but later withdrawn before final passage.
An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to remove the “bar or night club” use from being permitted within the shopping center zoning districts (Proposal No. 2026Z-003TX-001).
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What it does
- 1Amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws
- 2Remove 'bar or night club' as a permitted use in shopping center zoning districts
- 3Refer the bill to the Planning Commission for review
This ordinance proposes to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to remove the allowance for bars or night clubs within shopping center zoning districts. The intent is to restrict these types of uses in designated shopping center areas. The bill was introduced but later withdrawn before final passage.
Affects
Bars and night clubsShopping center zoning districtsMetropolitan Planning Commission
Legislative history
1/20/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment1/20/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Styles moved to pass the bill on first reading and to defer the second reading of the bill to the April 7, 2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning Commission. 1/13/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment1/13/2026
Metropolitan Council
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