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Subcommittee approves bill to let Downtown Nashville establishments sell and carry alcohol outside during special-event zones
Summary
The Department and Agency Subcommittee voted 7-0 to advance HB 2341, which would allow existing Downtown Nashville establishments to sell alcoholic beverages that patrons can carry outside during temporary special-event street closures; proponents said it levels the playing field with outdoor vendors.
The Department and Agency Subcommittee voted to advance House Bill 2341, clearing the measure for the full State and Local committee after a 7-0 voice vote.
Chairman Vaughn, the bill sponsor, explained the proposal as aimed at Downtown Nashville special events. "This bill, has to do with Downtown Nashville," he said, adding the bill would let establishments participate in "on street or the sale of alcoholic beverages that could be carried outside of their establishment." Vaughn said the change would give brick-and-mortar businesses "a chance to earn some revenue and compete for that business."
Supporters said the measure would level the playing field with outdoor vendors who already sell at festivals; Vaughn told members he did not expect the bill to increase overall alcohol sales but to distribute existing sales among more participants. The committee voted to take up an untimely-filed amendment (draft code referenced as 17100And26) before the final vote.
Mr. Clark, the clerk, announced the final tally as "7 ayes, 0 nos," and the chair reported HB 2341 will move on to the full State and Local committee for further consideration.
The subcommittee record shows no public testimony in opposition during this meeting and no detailed fiscal impact or enforcement provisions were discussed on the record; those matters were not specified in the transcript.
