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Morgan Wallen's Bar Sign Approved After Drunken Chair-Throwing Sentence (Despite Past Scandal)
2024-12-18
Morgan Wallen, the renowned country star, has achieved a significant milestone as he is finally getting his bar sign. This comes after a long battle and much anticipation.
Sign Approval Amid Controversy
On Tuesday, December 17th, the Nashville Metro Council made a crucial decision. They voted to approve the country star's request for a sign to be hung above his Broadway bar - This Bar and Tennessee Kitchen. This approval came nearly seven months after the Metro Council had initially denied the permit application. As reported by WSMV, on May 21st, 30 Metro Nashville council members had voted against the development company 4th Avenue Property LLC's application to construct an "aerial encroachment" at this very bar located at 107 4th Ave North.During that time, Councilwoman at Large Delishia Porterfield had clearly stated her reasons for voting no. She pointed out Wallen's past behavior, including his then-felony charges for throwing a chair off a sixth-floor bar rooftop and the video of him using a racial slur in 2021. She emphasized that Nashville should be a supportive place for everyone and that she did not want to see a billboard with the name of a person with such actions.Just days after the sign's approval, Wallen appeared in court. There, he accepted a plea deal and was sentenced for the April chair-throwing incident. On Thursday, December 12th, a judge in Nashville sentenced him to one week of incarceration to be served at a DUI education center, along with two years' probation - one year for each of his misdemeanor charges of reckless endangerment. Additionally, the "Wasted on You" star had to pay a $350 fine and court fees.His attorney, Worrick Robinson IV, stated in a statement that Wallen had cooperated fully with authorities throughout the last eight months. He directly communicated and apologized to all involved. Wallen remains committed to making a positive impact through his music and foundation.Due to judicial diversion, Wallen pleaded conditionally guilty. If he successfully completes the terms of his probation, his charges will be eligible for dismissal and expungement. This is a significant development in Morgan Wallen's career and a moment that has been closely watched by his fans and the public alike.