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GOP Lawmakers Consider Special Session Over Downtown Property Taxes
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Julianne Akers , as published by Nashville Scene (alt-weekly)
· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway The possibility of a special session is being discussed among leaders, according to the office of House Speaker Cameron Sexton.
Local lawmakers are considering a special session to address a specific tax issue. The topic of discussion is the taxes on downtown properties, particularly those on Broadway. This includes the area known for its honky-tonk establishments.
The possibility of a special session is being discussed among leaders, according to the office of House Speaker Cameron Sexton. For more detailed information on this potential session, readers can refer to the Nashville Scene. Further details on the proposed special session and its potential impact are available from the source.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: Nashville Scene (alt-weekly) Reading time: 1 min
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