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Self-Employed Tennesseans Start To See Long-Awaited Unemployment Benefits

By Emily Siner

April 27, 2020

After weeks of waiting, people who are self-employed are beginning to receive unemployment benefits. But for many applicants, these deposits are still not the full amount they’re owed. 

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates Tagged With: unemployment

State’s Reopening Plan Preempts Montgomery County’s Plan, Leaders Say

By Damon Mitchell

April 27, 2020

Montgomery County leaders are shelving their reopening plans as Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee begins to reopen the state’s economy.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates, WPLN News Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee

Metro Nashville Leaders Still Eyeing Early May To Reopen Local Economy

By Damon Mitchell

April 27, 2020

Alex Jahangir

Metro Nashville is still unsure when businesses will reopen following an increase of COVID-19 cases over the weekend. There has been an additional 312 cases since Metro gave its update on Friday, but officials say they’re still eyeing early May to begin reopening the economy.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee

Another Big Weekend For Tennessee’s Free Drive-Thru Testing

By Blake Farmer

April 27, 2020

The state had nearly half the number of testing sites from the first weekend of free drive-thru testing, offered to anyone who wants to be screened for COVID-19. But they still swabbed 7,103 people over two days.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates, Health Care Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee

Tennessee Abortion Clinics Will Stay Open, Court Rules

By Meribah Knight

April 25, 2020

A federal court of appeals upheld a decision Friday to allow abortion clinics to stay open in Tennessee, despite the state’s ban on “non-emergency” medical procedures due to concerns around COVID-19. In early April, Gov. Bill Lee banned all abortion services other than those administered with a pill, which are only available until 11 weeks […]

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates

Nashville Police Officer’s Murder Trial Could Be Delayed, Due To COVID-19 Court Order

By Samantha Max

April 24, 2020

The high-profile trial of the first Nashville police officer charged with murder for an on-duty shooting could be postponed, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates, Criminal Justice Tagged With: Andrew Delke, Coronavirus In Tennessee, Tennessee Supreme Court

Protesters Urge Officials To Release More Nashville Jail Inmates

By Samantha Max

April 24, 2020

Horns honked and chants filled the streets as several dozen cars rode through downtown Nashville today for a “car parade” protest, urging officials to release more inmates from the county’s jails.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates, Criminal Justice, WPLN News Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee, courts, Davidson County jail, Davidson County Sheriff's Office, public defenders

Tennessee Restaurants And Retail Will Reopen Next Week. But With Precautions.

By Samantha Max

April 24, 2020

Gov. Bill Lee unveiled guidelines to protect the health of both employees and customers as businesses begin to reopen next week. At a press briefing Friday morning, Lee said the “Tennessee Pledge” program is not a mandate, but, rather, a set of best practices that business owners can follow to prevent the spread of the […]

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, Coronavirus In Tennessee

Nashville Inches Closer To Reopening, But Not Ready To Make Promises Yet

By Samantha Max

April 24, 2020

New cases of the coronavirus have slowed to the point that Nashville is nearly ready to start reopening its economy. But officials are waiting for more data before they set a date. At a press briefing Friday morning, Metro Coronavirus Task Force Chair Alex Jahangir said social distancing measures have put the city on track […]

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates, WPLN News Tagged With: Alex Jahangir, Coronavirus In Tennessee, ryman hospitality properties

Clarksville Businesses Will Need Special Permits To Reopen

By Tony Gonzalez

April 24, 2020

Clarksville Montgomery County mayors

The phased reopening of Clarksville and surrounding Montgomery County will include an extensive permitting process for businesses.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates Tagged With: clarksville, Coronavirus In Tennessee

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