The Tennessean - After two days of testimony, Davidson County Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle
sided with Metro government on the request, arguing that Tennessee law
does not authorize issuing an injunction to halt the work under the
circumstances. ....
Jim Roberts, lead attorney for Save Our Fairgrounds,
said he is disappointed in Friday's outcome but expressed confidence
that his client will ultimately prevail in court.
“Quite
honestly, they were able to survive an injunction hearing, but they’re
not going to be able to survive trial," Roberts said.
Roberts
has said the fea market — a fairgrounds use that is protected in the
Metro Charter — cannot survive the loss of some 3,500 parking spaces
where the new expo center will be built. Metro broke ground on the new
facility on Nov. 1. (read more)
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