Money, time, effort and controversial campaigning have produced almost 75,000 signatures for a ballot referendum in August 2027 sought by the anti-racing coalition tied to billionaire John Ingram.
Canvassers wheeled boxes of paper signature sheets — three dollies’ worth — in a celebratory procession to the Metro Courthouse Friday morning. Also present were “Decline to Sign” opponents who have fought efforts to ban racing at The Fairgrounds Nashville.
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