For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AMUSEMENT RIDE or AMUSEMENT ATTRACTION. As in Tenn. Code Ann. § 56-38-102, excluding wholly inflatable attractions.
PRIVATE GATHERING. A special event that is held on private property and is not open to the public. A PRIVATE GATHERING shall not be subject to the requirements of this chapter unless:
(1) A temporary street closure is requested;
(2) Two hundred or more people gather in a residential area during the course of the event; or
(3) Five hundred or more people gather during the course of the event.
SPECIAL EVENT. Any public gathering such as a block party, local special event, parade, festival, celebration, concert, carnival, fair, exhibits, trade shows or any similar occurrence to be conducted on public or private property within the city. SPECIAL EVENTS occurring entirely within structures that have been approved by the city for occupancy by 500 or more people shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter.
TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE. A condition created by special event or private gathering to be conducted within or on any street or intersection in the city that requires all lanes of travel be closed for a public safety purpose. Any request for a TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE(S) is deemed a request for a special event and requires a special event permit. Any temporary street closure authorized in whole or in part by the city for municipal purposes, including, but not limited to, conveyance of traffic or travel is exempt from this chapter.
(2011 Code, § 16-301) (Ord. 06-79, passed 12- -2006)