Davidson County v. Hoover

The question presented by this lawsuit is whether or not a beauty parlor is permitted under the Nashville Zoning Ordinance in a Besidential “B” District.

After a complaint was made the County Zoning Inspector visited the premises of the Hoovers and found they were operating a beauty parlor in their home. The Hoovers at that time were notified that such an operation was not permitted. Applications were made and seasonably denied through various departments of the county having jurisdiction of such matters and finally the Davidson County Board of Zoning Appeals denied the Hoovers’ application to…