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An ordinance to provide for the designation of public property within specified areas of downtown Nashville as a temporary "Special Event Zone" during the time period beginning at nine o'clock (9:00) p.m. on December 30, 2023, and ending at 6 o'clock (6:00) a.m. on January 1, 2024, relative to the use of these areas in conjunction with the 2023 New Year's Eve Celebration and related activities and events.
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WHEREAS, the city of Nashville is hosting the 2023 New Year's Eve Celebration in December 2023; and,
WHEREAS, the New Year's Eve Celebration has been a significant economic generator for Nashville, resulting in millions of dollars in direct visitor spending; and,
WHEREAS, the 2023 New Year's Eve Celebration will be nationally broadcast by CBS with a 5-hour "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash" special with nearly 50 TV performances, resulting in both national and international commercial exposure for the city; and,
WHEREAS, given tens of thousands of visitors and media personnel who will be in attendance, it is necessary that certain areas in and around events related to the 2023 New Year's Eve Celebration be regulated and controlled to provide for the public health, safety, and welfare of the above-mentioned participants; and,
WHEREAS, to that end, it is necessary to establish a Special Event Zone area for the temporary time periods and within the specified boundaries designated in this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. There is hereby established a "Special Event Zone" within the area described as follows:
The Special Event Zone shall be Dr Martin L King Jr Blvd from Rev Kelly M Smith Way to Rep. John Lewis Way North, Rep. John Lewis Way North from Dr Martin L King Jr Blvd to Gay Street, Gay Street from Rep. John Lewis Way North to 3rd Avenue North, 3rd Avenue North from Gay Street to Jefferson Street, Jefferson Street from 3rd Avenue Nor...
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