General Laws and Information
Seat Belts
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All passengers must wear seat belts; children under 4 must be restrained in a safety seat. |
Liquor Laws
| The legal drinking age in the state of Tennessee is 21. Beer is sold at grocery stores, convenience stores, and drug stores. Hard liquor and wine are sold at package stores. Bars are allowed to stay open until 3 a.m. seven days a week. No alcohol is sold before Noon on Sundays. Tennessee has very strict DUI ("Driving Under the Influence") laws. The penalty for a first offense may include a jail sentence, probation, court costs, a fine, and loss of driver's license for a year. |  |
Marriage Licenses
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Both applicants for a marriage license in Davidson County are required to appear in person at the County Clerk's Office. The fee for the license is $31 and must be paid in cash. Parental consent is necessary for those 16 or 17 years of age. Anyone between 16 and 21 years must show proof of age in the form of a birth certificate. For more information, call 615-862-6050. |
Senior Services
Nashville has two free
monthly publications produced for the 50 and over crowd.
Both provide news and activity information for seniors.
For more information, call:
For information on the Tennessee chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and its programs, call 259-2277. |
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Public Transportation
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The Metro Transit Authority provides bus service throughout most of the Nashville area. To find out schedules and other information, call 615-242-4433. For Accessride for the Disabled, call 615-880-3970. |
Employment
| The Chamber of Commerce sponsors a 24-hour toll free number that provides information on available jobs in the Nashville area. Call 888-449-NASH. |  |
Libraries
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The Public Library of Nashville and Davidson County has 18 branch locations in the Metropolitan area. The main library and resource center is located at 225 Polk Avenue. Some of the special features the libraries offer include a Talking Library for the blind, Dial-In Access from your computer, and special services for the hearing impaired. You can find out more information on the area libraries by calling 615-862-5800. |
Pet Information
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Events
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To find out about the events that are going on in Nashville, call the Nashville Tourist Information Center at 615-259-4747. |
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Linda Reeves, Realtor® |
