Protection Orders Filed Against Calvert Street Group Employee Amidst Petition Dispute
Two temporary orders of protection have been filed against an employee of Calvert Street Group in Nashville, alleging harassment of canvassers collecting signatures for a petition to replace the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway with greenspace and affordable housing. The group Citizens…
Nashville, TN, August 20, 2026 —
Two temporary orders of protection have been filed against an employee of Calvert Street Group in Nashville. The allegations stem from disputes involving canvassers who are gathering signatures for a petition aimed at redeveloping the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway into greenspace and affordable housing.
The group Citizens Against Racetrack Expansion (CARE) has stated that their canvassers have encountered threats and disruptions. CARE is the organization behind the petition effort.
Calvert Street Group has issued a denial of these allegations. A spokesperson for Calvert Street Group referred to the orders of protection as a “desperate PR stunt.” The specific details of the alleged harassment and the nature of the threats were not provided in the available information.
The petition seeks to change the use of the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway property. Currently, the speedway is a focal point of development discussions in the city.
The status of the temporary orders of protection beyond their initial filing was not immediately clear. Further information regarding the individuals involved and the specific timeline of the alleged incidents was also not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Brendan Tierney on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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