Industry Apr 16, 2026

Tennessee Indie Venue Funding Bill Fails in State House

The legislation would have provided grants to independent venues in the state through a 5% tax on tickets sold on the secondary market.

Originally published by Billboard
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Tennessee Indie Venue Funding Bill Fails in State House

A bill that would have offered grants to independent music venues in Tennessee has been voted down by the state's House of Representatives. The proposed legislation aimed to generate funds through a 5% tax on tickets sold on the secondary market. Originally reported by Billboard.