The Nashville Journal, March 26, 1880, at 4, Volume 18, Number 12

That it shall be unlawful for any person to weare or carry under his clothes, or concealed about his person, or in a threatening manner display any pistol, slung-shot, cross knuckles of lead, brass or other metal, bowie knife, dirk or dagger, or any knife resembling a bowie knife, or any other dangerous, or deadly weapon, instrument or thing within the limits of the city of Nashville. Any one violating the provisions of this section shall forfit and pay to the city of Nashville a sum not less than 20.00 nor more than $200 and costs of suit for each offence. Sec. 2. Provided that nothing in the proceeding section shall be construed so as to prohibit any United States, State, County or City Officer from carrying and wearing such weapons as may be necessary in the proper discharge of his duty, or any person aiding in the apprehension of supposed criminals. Provided however that such person have a written permit, signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and provided, also that the Mayor may issue written permits to such persons as in his judgement he may think necessary for safety and protection to carry such arms revocable at the pleasure of the Mayor. The same however to be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, for which permit the person applying for the same shall pay to the City Clerk the sum of fifty cents for his own use. Permits to be good one year from date unless sooner revoked by the Mayor.