Council OKs Vanderbilt Innovation District, drone restrictions

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A zoning ordinance related to Vanderbilt’s Innovation District received its final approval from the Metro Council on Tuesday, as did legislation to implement restrictions on police surveillance drones and to refinance Music City Center.

Here’s a look at some of the matters the council passed on Sept. 1.

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