Throughout the coronavirus crisis Gov. Bill Lee has been criticized for being slower than other governors in calling for a mandatory, stay-at-home order. Many have said he has not taken the pandemic seriously. But the governor is taking it very seriously, at least personally, as was noted by WPLN News, which traveled with Lee across […]
The Tri-Star State: An Exclusive Look At Gov. Lee’s Coronavirus Response In Tennessee
This Holy Week, Middle Tennessee Churches Face New Socially Distanced Reality
This week is Holy Week, the religious observance of the days leading up to Easter, and Christians in Middle Tennessee are struggling with the new reality of social distancing. Many churches are feeling a loss.
WPLN News Coronavirus Live Blog: Tennessee Inmate Tests Positive For COVID-19
This is WPLN’s latest live blog, which will be updated regularly with news on the spread of coronavirus in Tennessee.
Belcourt Brings The Communal Experience Of Moviegoing To Homebound Fans
The Belcourt Theatre, like many of Nashville’s cultural institutions, has found itself navigating new territory in the age of the coronavirus. It faces the challenge of translating the physical experience of an independent movie theater to an accessible, online platform. One solution: livestreaming.
The Music Is Still Playing In Nashville — At Least Online
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.
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.
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