Just reading the
Menages Yahoo Group posts and it seems that as of last week they have now gone off-premise until further notice (and so has TSC, according to what is posted there). I'll post more once I can confirm directly what is going on. But from the sounds of it the Mayor is going after all adult venues and in an effort to stay ahead of the curve and give them less to go after the two on-premise clubs have decided to go off-premise.
Here's the letter that was read to the club members last week:
Quote:
Ladies and Gentlemen and All Members of Menages
On behalf of myself and Gavin I would like to thank you all for coming tonight and for your
continued support and patronage of our establishment. In the last few days it has came to
our attention that certain government officials in the city of Nashville have teamed up with
real estate developers in the interest of taking out and eliminating the presence of what
they feel is immoral and distateful entertainment in the downtown area which includes
afterhours clubs, swing clubs and any and all adult entertainment. This of course, includes
this very establishment itself, menages. However, we are determined to stand by our
rights as a private club and obey and abide by the laws as we have from the day we
opened our doors in September of 2000. What we do here at menages is 100% legal and
within all rights governed by the constituition of the United States. However, in the
interest of being pro-active in this matter to protect our members and our business, a
new set of rules shall come in effect immediately on this day until further notice. And
those rules are ..... 1. no sexual contact is allowed on these premises including vaginal,
oral or anal sex in any shape or form. This rule will be enforced and menages will become
known as an off premise nightclub for consenting adults to meet and gather for
entertainment purposes only. 2. Nudity IS ALLOWED anywhere in the club and nothing will
change from that perspective. 3. All other rules such as no drugs, cameras, weapons or
recording devices shalll remain the same. 4. As usual, no person under the age of 21 will
be permitted and no alcohol shall be sold.
Friends, I realize that some of you will not be affected by this rule, because you come
here for the atmosphere and to meet other like-minded people in an environment that is
safe and free of violence and danger. And others will be upset with this rule. But I ask you
to please understand that we are doing this in an effort to keep the doors open of this
establishment and do whatever it takes to keep our members and business legal and
safe....and we have no choice at this point and it must be done. From day one, Gavin and I
established the concept of menages as a meeting place for friends and consenting adults
to engage in fun and dancing in a private, free-spirited and sexual atmosphere. A place
that is more about the party and the fun without the attitudes and potential hazards at
other nightlclubs. The perfect nightclub and danceclub with a sexual option. ..A place that
is more about the foreplay instead of the money shot...if you will. Thats what we are about
and have been from day one. In a world of automation and impersonal interaction, our
goal as always been bringing the human element back to business though personal service
and interaction with our customers and friends here at menages. We care about each and
every one of you and hope you will understand our decision at this time and continue to
patronize this establishment. And remember, to practice safe sex wherever you may
choose to do so.
Thank you.
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