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On [[February 14]], [[2009]] the nightclub was set ablaze by roofers torching tar over a metal roof supported by wood framing. The fire was extinguished in about 20 minutes by [[Birmingham Fire and Rescue]]. The club suffered fire, smoke and water damage and was closed indefinitely for repairs. | On [[February 14]], [[2009]] the nightclub was set ablaze by roofers torching tar over a metal roof supported by wood framing. The fire was extinguished in about 20 minutes by [[Birmingham Fire and Rescue]]. The club suffered fire, smoke and water damage and was closed indefinitely for repairs. | ||
On [[August 30]], 2009, Kevin Felder was [[List of Birmingham homicides in 2009|fatally stabbed]] on the club's dance floor. Harold Williams of Bessemer was charged with the murder. Another fatal stabbing occured in the same space in June [[2007]] when the club was under different ownership and known as [[The Station]]. Mayor [[Larry Langford]] called for the city to revoke the club's licenses, similar to the actions taken after a fatal shooting at [[Banana Joe's]] a year earlier. | On [[August 30]], 2009, Kevin Felder was [[List of Birmingham homicides in 2009|fatally stabbed]] on the club's dance floor. Harold Williams of Bessemer was charged with the murder. Another fatal stabbing occured in the same space in June [[2007]] when the club was under different ownership and known as [[The Station]]. Mayor [[Larry Langford]] called for the city to revoke the club's licenses, similar to the actions taken after a fatal shooting at [[Banana Joe's]] a year earlier. The club was declared a nuisance by unanimous resolution of the [[Birmingham City Council]] during a hearing on [[September 22]]. | ||
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* Bryant, Joseph D. (September 1, 2009) "Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford wants Morris Avenue's Zen night club closed after weekend slaying." ''Birmingham News'' | * Bryant, Joseph D. (September 1, 2009) "Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford wants Morris Avenue's Zen night club closed after weekend slaying." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* Robinson, Carol & Joseph D. Bryant (September 3, 2009) "Zen Nightclub has had minor criminal incidents." ''Birmingham News'' | * Robinson, Carol & Joseph D. Bryant (September 3, 2009) "Zen Nightclub has had minor criminal incidents." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* "Birmingham City Council declares Club Zen a nuisance." (September 22, 2009) ''Birmingham News'' | |||
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Revision as of 16:30, 22 September 2009
Zen is a nightclub at 2025 Morris Avenue in downtown Birmingham, which opened on January 25, 2008. It is the latest in a string of nightclubs and restaurants to occupy the building which incorporates old rail cars and bright red caboose. The club is owned by Adam Townsend.
On February 14, 2009 the nightclub was set ablaze by roofers torching tar over a metal roof supported by wood framing. The fire was extinguished in about 20 minutes by Birmingham Fire and Rescue. The club suffered fire, smoke and water damage and was closed indefinitely for repairs.
On August 30, 2009, Kevin Felder was fatally stabbed on the club's dance floor. Harold Williams of Bessemer was charged with the murder. Another fatal stabbing occured in the same space in June 2007 when the club was under different ownership and known as The Station. Mayor Larry Langford called for the city to revoke the club's licenses, similar to the actions taken after a fatal shooting at Banana Joe's a year earlier. The club was declared a nuisance by unanimous resolution of the Birmingham City Council during a hearing on September 22.
| Preceded by: The Station |
2025 Morris Avenue 2008 - present |
Succeeded by: current |
References
- Singleton, William C. III (February 14, 2009) "Welder's torch blamed for fire at Zen nightclub in Birmingham, Alabama." Birmingham News
- Bryant, Joseph D. (September 1, 2009) "Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford wants Morris Avenue's Zen night club closed after weekend slaying." Birmingham News
- Robinson, Carol & Joseph D. Bryant (September 3, 2009) "Zen Nightclub has had minor criminal incidents." Birmingham News
- "Birmingham City Council declares Club Zen a nuisance." (September 22, 2009) Birmingham News
External links
Zen at MySpace