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Council supports downtown event requests with adjusted closure windows; staff to coordinate Transamerama timing
Summary
The committee approved Squarefest and third-Thursday street closures with adjusted load-in and load-out windows and encouraged staff to work with the Transamerama organizer on a revised start time. Council emphasized advance notice to downtown users and coordination with courthouse and city operations.
Council members discussed multiple downtown event closure requests on March 11 and approved adjusted closure windows for Squarefest and Third Thursday events while asking staff to work with the organizer of the Tennessee Transamerama.
Mayor Brown summarized two Transamerama requests: a Friday evening closure (requested 4 p.m.–10 p.m.) and a Saturday closure (6 a.m.–9 p.m.) for a pancake breakfast and fundraiser. Several council members said the 4 p.m. Friday start raised congestion concerns for courthouse and city-hall staff and downtown parking; council members suggested asking the organizer to…
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