NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Parking in downtown Nashville may no longer be free on Saturdays.

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The Department of Public Works will vote Dec. 9 on whether or not to restore Saturday enforcement of parking meters.

The area involved includes most downtown streets, including Broadway and the areas near the music bars.

City officials said the proposed move is to increase the availability and turnover of downtown spots. The motivation is not revenue, according to spokeswoman Gwen Hopkins-Glascock.

"I think it's going to be more of a money-making thing for the city," said Brenda Hill, who parks downtown. "I don't think it's going to free up any more spaces. We have plenty parking garages for tourists to park at."

Metro officials said other southeastern cities, including Atlanta and Louisville, have Saturday enforcement. Chicago also has active meters on Saturdays.

Parking meters bring in about $1 million in revenue, said Hopkins-Glascock.

Saturday enforcement ended in March 2004 and may be restored because of findings in a parking study conducted this summer.

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