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“The City doesn’t have anybody whose job it is to focus on the businesses that are open after 5 o’clock at night. If you’re a venue or bar owner and you’re having to deal with a complicated construction project or a water main break or a persistent public safety problem, you don’t have any tools other than calling 911.” Dunphy says that in other cities, hiring a nighttime economy manager has demonstrated real results.

The fundraiser for Cleveland Rocks supports initiatives such as dozens of workshops, incubator and accelerator programs that helps local artists navigate the live music industry.

Tennessee is one signature from being the second state to create a live music fund for independent venues, prompters and performers.