October 24, 2022 in Regional, Top Stories

NASHVILLE MAYOR SIGNS SMOKING BAN LEGISLATION FOR BARS AND EVENT VENUES

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Nashville Mayor John Cooper signed legislation prohibiting smoking inside 21+ venues that was recently passed by Metro Council.  The law aims to protect musicians, employees and customers.

Mayor Cooper thanked SmokeFree Tennessee for advocating for this smoking ban and thanked Metro Council for passing the bill.

 

The law came with some backlash from bar owners, saying the ban will drive them out of business.  Tennessee law currently allows smoking in 21 and up bars at the owner’s discretion.

Metro Council said they are not permitted to prohibit smoking or vaping at establishments that are specifically cigar bars, hookah bars, cannabis bars, tobacco retail stores and vape retail stores due to state law.

The ordinance, BL2022-1383, goes into effect in March 2023.

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