Nashville Council Rejects Sign at Morgan Wallen’s Bar

SOURCE apnews.com
Nashville councilmembers rejected plans for a glowing sign at Morgan Wallen’s new bar due to his use of a racial slur in 2021 and recent criminal charges. The sign would have hung over a public sidewalk like neighboring bars, but faced opposition for Wallen’s behavior.

Key Points

  • Nashville council rejected plans for a glowing sign at Morgan Wallen’s new bar
  • Councilmembers cited Wallen’s use of a racial slur and recent criminal charges
  • The sign would have hung over a public sidewalk like neighboring bars

Cons

  • Use of racial slur in 2021
  • Recent criminal charges of throwing a chair off a rooftop near police officers