While Nashville’s downtown bar owners seek bailout from new tourism board, Haslam voices concerns

By: Adam Friedman

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: October 12, 2026

Words: 532

Last Updated: 6 days, 2 hours ago

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A board designed to oversee the distribution of excess tax revenue in downtown Nashville met for the first time earlier this month, with the state’s former governor voicing concerns about giving money directly to businesses.

The board was partially tasked with finding a way to provide a government bailout after several bar owners in downntown Nashville on Broadway complained that large property valuation increases were driving up their tax bills.

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