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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.

Broadway was the initial focus when[Benton McDonough] was the only member of their office but the staff of four now works outside the entertainment district, as well. They recently started a night inspector program to help handle codes and beer board violations.

Council member pushes to unite the Nashville Mayor’s Office of Nightlife , which monitors Music City’s booming nightlife scene, with...