Lower Broadway

Tennessee lawmakers are considering a special session to change property appraisal laws concerning Nashville's Lower Broadway bars, with proposals including basing taxes on purchase price rather than current value. While officials acknowledged the issue, sources suggest the chances of holding such a special session this year are slim to none due to logistical challenges and approaching elections. The state Constitution requires that all properties be treated for tax purposes in an equal and uniform manner.

A Nashville man started a petition calling for Lower Broadway to be permanently closed to vehicles between First and Fifth Avenues, making it pedestrian-only. The advocacy follows the death of Australian tourist Timothy Wedlock after he was struck by a vehicle run by an 87-year-old driver while crossing with the walk signal. Petition organizers argue that closing the area is necessary to improve safety compared to places like Bourbon Street and Beale Street.

A deadly pedestrian crash on Lower Broadway has reignited calls for improved pedestrian safety measures. Metro Council leaders are facing increasing pressure to implement protective changes in Nashville's streets.

A deadly pedestrian crash occurred on Lower Broadway on Saturday. The incident is described as tragic, with details provided in a timeline and overview.

The family of Dianne Cooper, a woman critically injured in a Nashville Broadway crash, is seeking to identify two bystanders who performed CPR and saved her life. An 87-year-old driver, Thomas Cahill, ran a red light, striking four pedestrians, including Cooper, prompting discussions about pedestrian safety measures like bollards.

Newly released 911 calls capture panic following a deadly crash on Lower Broadway where a driver struck pedestrians. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon, leading to immediate emergency response efforts.

Police in Nashville released the identities of pedestrians hit by an 87-year-old driver in a crash on Lower Broadway. The incident killed one pedestrian and injured three others, with ongoing investigations into whether the driver experienced a medical emergency.

A deadly crash in Nashville involving an 87-year-old driver who ran a red light resulted in one pedestrian death and three injuries. Legal experts highlight potential criminal charges like reckless or negligent vehicular homicide and emphasize the need for higher car insurance coverage to address financial risks from such incidents.

Lower Broadway has experienced 34 pedestrian-involved injury crashes over five years, prompting renewed scrutiny after a deadly crash this weekend. Authorities are considering whether to close the area to traffic to improve pedestrian safety.

An 87-year-old Kentucky driver ran a red light and struck four pedestrians on Lower Broadway, killing an Australian tourist and injuring three others. Metro Nashville Police have identified the victim.

An 87-year-old driver ran a red light and struck four pedestrians on Lower Broadway in downtown Nashville, resulting in one death and three injuries.

An 87-year-old driver ran a red light on Lower Broadway in Nashville, striking four pedestrians and killing one. Three pedestrians were hospitalized, and the driver and his wife were also injured. Metro Nashville Police are investigating and planning increased patrols in the area.

The Nashville Downtown Partnership plans to add more public restrooms in downtown Nashville using $1.2 million from a state grant. The initiative aims to address a lack of restroom access, with public input sought at a meeting on August 11. Independent firm Pillars Development will study optimal locations for the facilities.