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.
Census Officials Make Adjustments To Get Everyone Counted Despite COVID-19 And Tornadoes
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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‘The Music’s Not Gonna Stop’: Nashville Songwriters Collaborate From Afar
For Nashville’s songwriters, social distancing has posed some unexpected challenges. Artists who typically spend their days creating music together are now trying a new approach: virtual co-writing.
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