Kid Rock's Nashville bar sign shaped like woman's butt reluctantly OK'd by Metro Council

One month after Kid Rock was forced out as grand marshal of the Nashville Christmas parade, the music star is the subject of more controversy in Metro city hall.

This time it's over a large sign planned for his recently opened Lower Broadway bar, Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N' Roll Steakhouse.

Why the hubbub?

The soaring 20-foot tall neon sign — not yet installed — will feature a giant guitar with some controversial attributes: The base of the instrument is intentionally shaped like a woman's buttocks.

The Metro Council late Thursday voted 27-3, with three council members abstaining, to approve the necessary aerial encroachment to allow for the construction and installation of the sign, which was produced by Nashville-based Joslin and Son Signs. Mayor David Briley signed into law the council resolution authorizing the sign on Friday.

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