At least 100 people at the Nashville Rescue Mission have tested positive for the coronavirus, Metro officials announced Monday morning. Recent contact tracing led to the testing of everyone at the mission and the temporary city-run homeless shelter at the Nashville Fairgrounds. One person housed at the Mission did need hospitalization, but most had no […]
Tennessee’s Free Weekend COVID-19 Testing Cools Off, Even In Hot Spots
By Blake Farmer
Free drive-thru testing offered by the state has attracted steadily fewer people each weekend. As of Sunday night, the Tennessee Department of Health reported 5,193 people swabbed for testing this past weekend — less than half the total during the first weekend.
Gov. Lee Pushes Back On DAs Who Have Called His Executive Orders Unconstitutional
At least two district attorney generals in Tennessee have questioned the constitutionality of Gov. Bill Lee’s latest executive orders. But Lee is pushing back.
Metro Schools Release Data on Participation Rates in Remote Learning Plan
More than half of Metro Nashville Public Schools fifth to eleventh grade students accessed the district’s Schoology platform — the district’s new online learning system — this week. The district released a structured education plan, Remote Learning 2.0, on Monday. It marked a shift in focus, from distributing meals to having a comprehensive plan for […]
Houses Of Worship Told To Take Phased Approach To Reopening
By Blake Farmer
Tennessee is telling houses of worship it’s not yet time to restart in-person services. But when it is, state officials have some suggestions. The guidelines suggest discouraging anyone over 65 or with underlying health conditions from attending, and houses of worship are told to hold off on nursery services and children’s activities. Congregations are also being told […]
Metro Nashville Public Schools Planning For Virtual Graduations
Metro Nashville Public Schools is releasing its graduation plans for seniors.
More Than 1,300 Inmates And Staff Test Positive At Tennessee’s Largest Prison
By Samantha Max
All inmates and staff at Tennessee prisons will be tested for COVID-19 starting next week after 1,299 inmates and 50 staff tested positive at the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center in Hartsville. It’s the largest known outbreak at a single facility in the entire state.
Tennessee Hospitals Waste No Time Restarting Elective Procedures
By Blake Farmer
Tennessee hospitals can restart elective procedures today, and most are moving as soon as possible. HCA TriStar facilities began surgeries deemed non-essential this morning, though they are following new precautions. Hospitals have removed magazines, toys and vending machines from waiting areas. Nurses caring for COVID-19 patients will also not work with non-COVID patients. “These […]
Map: Tennessee Has Virus Hot Spots Beyond Big Cities, But 2 Counties Untouched
Over eight weeks, the coronavirus has been confirmed in all but two Tennessee counties. Only rural Hancock and Pickett counties are yet to report a case to the state.
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