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.
Nashville Symphony Optimistic, But Bracing For Tough Decisions During COVID-19 Outbreak
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.
Racial Disparities Emerge In Tennessee’s Testing For COVID-19
The coronavirus doesn’t discriminate. But some physicians say the public health response is already showing familiar patterns of racial and economic bias.
Gov. Lee: Mental Health Issues Are The ‘Collateral’ Impact Of Coronavirus
The threat of coronavirus in the state may be taking a toll on the mental well-being of Tennesseans, so Gov. Bill Lee’s administration is vowing to focus more resources in underserved areas.
Nashville To Raise Property Taxes As Mayor Cites ‘Unpleasant Realities’
A three-pronged crisis has put Nashville in its most difficult period ever, Mayor John Cooper said Tuesday in his State of Metro speech.
Without Enough Volunteers, Nashville Food Pantries Struggle To Meet Increased Demand
Stacey Downey says she’s stretched thin at time when residents need her food pantry the most.
Gov. Bill Lee Shuts Down Non-Essential Businesses In Tennessee
The governor stopped short of requiring people to stay at home.
Tennessee’s Emergency Day Care Facilities Won’t Be Held To Oversight Standards
During the coronavirus pandemic, about 20 private, temporary and unregulated day care facilities have opened up in Tennessee, mostly in churches and community centers.
Tennessee’s Rural Hospitals Expect More Hurt Than Help From State’s Ban On Elective Procedures
Far from overwhelmed, Tennessee’s rural hospitals are having the opposite problem amid the coronavirus pandemic. They’re not seeing enough patients to pay the bills.
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