Judge denies bar owners' request for restraining order against city officials over COVID-19 restrictions

July 12, 2020 at 4:52 p.m. | Updated July 12, 2020 at 4:53 p.m.

by Holly Meyer / Nashville Tennessean

People wear masks as they cross Broadway Tuesday, June 30, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. The Nashville Health Department has put in place a mask mandate to help battle the spread of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Honky-tonk bar owners will not be granted a temporary restraining order against Nashville officials over the city's coronavirus restrictions.

Federal Judge Eli Richardson has denied their request, the mayor's office and the plaintiffs' attorney confirmed Sunday. Some of the bars involved include The Local, Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk and Steakhouse and Honky Tonk Central.

"Judge Richardson's ruling affirms Metro's approach in fighting the coronavirus and keeping Nashvillians safe," Nashville Mayor John Cooper said in a statement. "Don't share your air, Nashville. The more often we wear masks in public places, the more quickly we can reopen all our businesses without interruption."

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