Dossier
Metro Codes
Coverage of Metro Codes in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Relentlessness is the foundation of success.’ Linq Social Kitchen set to reopen after Metro Codes closure
Linq Social Kitchen in Nashville, Tenn., reopens after a Metro Codes-ordered closure for unpermitted construction and capacity violations. The business transitioned to a bar, added safety features, and enhanced security following a 2026 hit-and-run crash near the venue.
- 'It's beyond redemption:' Neighbors say decades of code complaints haven't fixed crumbling, abandoned property
A South Nashville neighborhood has struggled with a deteriorating, abandoned property on Southwood Drive for over two decades. Despite 15 complaints in four years and court interventions dating back to 2004, the owner, who lives out of state, has not maintained the property, leading to safety concerns and calls for condemnation.