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Metro Nashville Approves MOU for Beer Board and Codes Administration Enforcement Cooperation

  • When: 2025/03/04
  • Address: Nashville, TN
  • City: Nashville
  • State: TN
  • Category: Zoning Code Modification
  • Subcategory: Process Updates
  • Asset Class: Commercial
  • Property Type: Retail

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville has approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Metropolitan Beer Permit Board and the Metropolitan Department of Codes Administration to improve enforcement of alcohol-related regulations and noise ordinances. Under the agreement, two full-time Beer Board employees will be designated as compliance inspectors, working under the authority of the Codes Department. The Codes Department will allocate $171,100 to fund these positions. The MOU is effective upon approval and remains in place until modified or terminated, with annual reviews ensuring regulatory compliance.

Why it Matters

This MOU enhances regulatory enforcement by improving coordination between agencies responsible for alcohol licensing and noise control. It ensures better compliance, particularly in high-traffic commercial and entertainment districts.

Source

Applicant - Metropolitan Beer Permit Board and Metropolitan Department of Codes Administration


Ownership - Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County


Allowed Uses: This ordinance facilitates cooperation between the Beer Board and Codes Administration to enforce regulations on alcoholic beverages and excessive noise under Title 7, Chapter 9.20, and Chapter 16.24 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws.