Tax Hikes on Nashville's Broadway Could Dim City's Neon, Warns John Rich
Country star John Rich warns Nashville's Lower Broadway could go dark as a 2025 property reappraisal boosted values and a 26% hike above the revenue-neutral tax rate hits longtime venues, with Acme Feed & Seed facing a tax bill near $600,000 and closures like Nashville Underground cited; city officials defend valuations, and state leaders are considering a special session to shield live music ahead of the 2030 Super Bowl.