NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A bar on Demonbreun Street in Nashville has been padlocked and arrest warrants issued for six people associated with the business.
Over the past two years, the Metro Nashville Police Department reports they have reviewed and responded to more than 100 calls for service at 3000 Bar on 1516 Demonbreun Street. Those calls include shootings, assaults and car burglaries.
BREAKING: MNPD officers have just entered and secured Bar 3000 Nashville, 1516-A Demonbreun Street, which is being padlocked today pursuant to a public nuisance temporary injunction issued under seal this week by a Criminal Court judge. pic.twitter.com/LhAIIHmrWq
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) April 7, 2023
3000 Bar was the site of a fight that led to a shooting that injured a sleeping resident in March 2022. Metro Police say several people were kicked out of the bar as a fight broke out. A 28-year-old is accused of firing a shot that struck a woman sleeping on a couch inside an apartment across the street. The victim survived.
Arrest warrants have been issued for six people associated with 3000 Bar: two employees working in management and four working in a security capacity. Midtown Hills Commander Dayton Wheeler says an investigation revealed several people working security were unlicensed, and one is believed to be a convicted felon. Some employees and management were also seen on surveillance video serving alcohol while in possession of a weapon.
"People on this street have attended many meetings at Midtown Hills precinct, not only members of 3000 Bar but other local establishments down here," said Commander Wheeler. "It's something that we constantly heard complaints from — The Rhythm, and other locations down here about the violence that's taking place so it's been top priority for Midtown police precinct to see this through."
3000 Bar will not be permitted to open until claims are addressed in court at a later date.
