Originally seen HERE.
Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced Wednesday he's loosening several restrictions on restaurants, bars and events starting Friday.
Cooper cited the city's increasing vaccination rate as a reason for easing restrictions.
Restaurants and bars will be allowed to return to 3 a.m. closing hours. They can also operate with 225 seated, socially distanced customers.
Indoor dining parties now have a maximum of 15, and outdoor parties 25.
Outdoor arenas can increase capacity from 33% to 40%.
Indoor events can have a capacity of 3,000 with health department approval. Higher-risk events can have up to 225 people.
