Metro Codes
Coverage of Metro Codes in the Nexus archive.
- Nashville renter got sky-high electric bills, landlord covered some. Metro Codes says AC still wasn't fixed
Weston Wittek, a renter at Nashville's The Finery apartment complex, faced unresolved air conditioning issues leading to high electric bills. Despite the landlord reimbursing 70% of three months' bills and offering a new unit, Metro Codes cited the property for HVAC system failures, which remained unaddressed during a follow-up inspection. The Finery claims the system was later repaired.
- Metro Codes: Alleged 'fight club’ at Hermitage home was illegal use of property
Metro Codes issued a stop work order and notice of violation at a Hermitage home following reports of an alleged backyard fight club. The incident is described as an illegal use of the property.
- ‘Relentlessness is the foundation of success.’ Linq Social Kitchen set to reopen after Metro Codes closure
Linq Social Kitchen in Nashville, Tenn., reopens after a Metro Codes-ordered closure for unpermitted construction and capacity violations. The business transitioned to a bar, added safety features, and enhanced security following a 2026 hit-and-run crash near the venue.
- 'It's beyond redemption:' Neighbors say decades of code complaints haven't fixed crumbling, abandoned property
A South Nashville neighborhood has struggled with a deteriorating, abandoned property on Southwood Drive for over two decades. Despite 15 complaints in four years and court interventions dating back to 2004, the owner, who lives out of state, has not maintained the property, leading to safety concerns and calls for condemnation.