NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nashville’s Parking and Traffic Commission approved a proposal to add paid parking to Music Row despite opposition from music industry leaders who warned the change could hurt local businesses.

The measure will add 209 paid parking spaces along side streets in the historic music district, according to Nashville Department of Transportation leaders. The streets affected are outlined in a map provided by NDOT that you can view below.

Transportation officials said they are targeting smaller side streets because people are avoiding main stretches to avoid existing paid parking, which business owners argue is hurting them.

Industry voices concerns over free parking tradition

Music industry representatives spoke against the proposal during the commission meeting, ci

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