CMA Fest fans swarmed downtown Nashville much like the cicadas in May. Unlike
the red-eyed bugs, CMA festival goers are looking to spend money, and
competition among downtown Nashville bars is intense.
This Thursday, the
first big day of the fest, Coyote Ugly Coyotes were asked to stop promoting the
Saloon to festival goers on lower Broad. Police were polite but firm: no
handouts in the main festival area on lower Broad.
Coyote Ugly contacted
us Thursday afternoon to see if there was a way to legally advertise to the
thousands of festival goers on lower Broad. Based on fliers distributed earlier
in the day, scores of fans were taking advantage of the promotions handed out by
Coyotes.
Metro police responded well. Police allowed Coyotes to hand out
leaflets Thursday night and Friday, while Metro considered the legal
issues.
Late Friday afternoon, Police Chief Anderson sent advice to Metro
Police. Handing out leaflets is ok. Selling on the streets without a license is
not.
Vindicated, the Coyotes are braving the heat and crowds to drum up
business at the Fest. We appreciate Metro's attention to this issue and thank
Police Chief Anderson, Metro Law Director Sue Cain and their staff.
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