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Tennessee’s Outbreak In Charts: See The Rise And Spread Of COVID-19

Tennessee’s Outbreak In Charts: See The Rise And Spread Of COVID-19

Rachel IacovoneandTony Gonzalez

April 2, 2020

To provide context to the numbers and trends, WPLN News has created three interactive infographics. These visuals will update regularly.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: chart, Coronavirus In Tennessee, explainer, infographic, map

91Classical Video Series Invites Local Students To ‘Listen With Me’

Colleen WheelahanandRachel Iacovone

April 2, 2020

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.

Filed Under: WPLN News

Nashville Symphony Optimistic, But Bracing For Tough Decisions During COVID-19 Outbreak

Samantha Max

April 2, 2020

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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.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee, Nashville Symphony

Can Virtual Concerts Replicate The Magic (And Money) Of Music City?

Emily Siner

April 2, 2020

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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.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee, country music

Census Officials Make Adjustments To Get Everyone Counted Despite COVID-19 And Tornadoes

Samantha Max

April 1, 2020

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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.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Census 2020, census bureau, Coronavirus In Tennessee, Super Tuesday Tornado, The Equity Alliance

Racial Disparities Emerge In Tennessee’s Testing For COVID-19

Blake Farmer

April 1, 2020

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The coronavirus doesn’t discriminate. But some physicians say the public health response is already showing familiar patterns of racial and economic bias.

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee, Meharry Medical College

Gov. Lee: Mental Health Issues Are The ‘Collateral’ Impact Of Coronavirus

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

March 31, 2020

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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.

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, Coronavirus In Tennessee, Glenn Jacobs, Marie Williams

Nashville To Raise Property Taxes As Mayor Cites ‘Unpleasant Realities’

Tony Gonzalez

March 31, 2020

John Cooper State Of Metro
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A three-pronged crisis has put Nashville in its most difficult period ever, Mayor John Cooper said Tuesday in his State of Metro speech.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Jeff Syracuse, Jim Shulman, John Cooper, Metro budget, State of Metro, taxes

Without Enough Volunteers, Nashville Food Pantries Struggle To Meet Increased Demand

Damon Mitchell

March 31, 2020

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Stacey Downey says she’s stretched thin at time when residents need her food pantry the most.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee, food

Gov. Bill Lee Shuts Down Non-Essential Businesses In Tennessee

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

March 30, 2020

Gov Bill Lee briefing
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The governor stopped short of requiring people to stay at home.

Filed Under: WPLN News

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