Nashville Council Approves Morgan Wallen's Bar Sign

The Nashville Metro Council has approved a 20-foot sign for Morgan Wallen's This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen, marking a reversal from its earlier decision in May that denied the permit due to Wallen's controversial past, including a chair-throwing incident and his use of a racial slur. The council voted 30-1 in favor of the sign, with six members abstaining, just days after Wallen pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges related to the April incident and received a sentence of seven days in a DUI center followed by two years of probation. Wallen's bar, which opened six months ago, had been operating without signage, prompting criticism and concern among council members. The timing of the approval is notable, coinciding with Wallen's sentencing, suggesting a potential shift in the council's stance towards the artist. Wallen's previous actions and public image continue to influence local sentiment and policy decisions regarding his business. The approval reflects a complicated relationship between Wallen, his celebrity status, and community standards in Nashville.