You can still experience great live music from across Middle Tennessee from the comforts of your own couch. Here are just a few ways to be entertained while staying safe at home.
The Music Is Still Playing In Nashville — At Least Online
To Rebuild After Tornadoes, Some Must Start By Completing The Demolition
The scene surrounding Nate Landsperger’s house, on Holly Street in East Nashville, is one of brick homes reduced to rubble.
Mass Layoffs Overtake Tennessee’s Once-Booming Hospitality Industry
The industry is down more than 60% in customers and revenue since February, according to HospitalityTN, a local trade association.
45-Minute COVID-19 Testing Arrives In Tennessee
Tennessee has completed nearly 35,000 tests as of Thursday afternoon — more than most surrounding states, as Gov. Bill Lee often points out. But that number is expected to surge in the coming days as some labs turn to a much quicker test.
What’s Behind Tennessee’s New Stay-At-Home Order
The new mandate was issued by Gov. Bill Lee Thursday afternoon amid mounting pressure from medical professionals and city leaders.
Tennessee’s Outbreak In Charts: See The Rise And Spread Of COVID-19
To provide context to the numbers and trends, WPLN News has created three interactive infographics. These visuals will update regularly.
91Classical Video Series Invites Local Students To ‘Listen With Me’
Students at home means families all over Nashville are seeking learning materials – including for music. Nashville Public Radio’s 91Classical has this covered in their new video series Listen With Me. It gives kids a moment to actively listen to music, and even get their creativity flowing.
Nashville Symphony Optimistic, But Bracing For Tough Decisions During COVID-19 Outbreak
The Nashville Symphony — like many cultural institutions — is trying to figure out how to stay afloat while music lovers are stuck at home. With concerts postponed indefinitely, the symphony’s staff and musicians are taking a 25% pay cut. But there could more tough decisions ahead.
Can Virtual Concerts Replicate The Magic (And Money) Of Music City?
What started as a creative outlet for Nashville musicians in quarantine is now becoming one of the only ways that artists can make money or connect with fans: livestreaming concerts.
Census Officials Make Adjustments To Get Everyone Counted Despite COVID-19 And Tornadoes
The 2020 census count is now in full swing, but with most Tennesseans being asked to shelter in place, no one will be knocking on doors and asking residents to fill out forms any time soon. The U.S. Census Bureau is making adjustments to get everyone in Tennessee counted, amid back-to-back crises in the state.
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