Metro Nashville leaders are bracing for a major economic hit. But during a briefing Monday, Metro Councilmember Bob Mendes, who leads the budget committee, said the city has enough cash to finish the fiscal year and continue its storm recovery efforts.
Uncertainty Envelops Metro Finances, But City Says It Has Sufficient Cash For Now
Not Sick, But Not Well — A Nashville Story Of Self-Isolation
A growing number of Tennesseans are learning they’ve been exposed in varying degrees to one of the dozens of patients with confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state. They’re not sick. But they may still be spreading the illness without knowing it.
When The Winds Came: A Nashville Reporter In The Middle Of The Tornado
The winds came with little warning in the early hours of March 3 — Super Tuesday.
Tennessee General Assembly, Gov. Lee Agree To Pass Budget And Recess Due To Pandemic
The Tennessee General Assembly will go on a recess soon to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The decision came a day after Gov. Bill Lee met with the speakers of the Senate and House to discuss postponing business.
March 16, 2020: Coronavirus Briefing At The White House
The White House coronavirus task force is briefing reporters on the latest on the pandemic today. Watch the update live, starting at 2:30 p.m.
Honky-Tonks Resist As Nashville Forces Closure For Coronavirus
Nashville’s honky-tonks are ignoring calls for “social distancing,” even after the Metro health board voted Sunday to shut them down. The city is trying to force bars on Lower Broadway to close after they were packed over the weekend.
Gov. Lee, House And Senate Speakers Meet To Discuss Future Of Legislative Session
Gov. Bill Lee met with Senate Speaker Randy McNally and House Speaker Cameron Sexton on Sunday night to discuss how to proceed with the legislative session because of the coronavirus pandemic, sources told WPLN News.
Democratic Debate Coverage And Analysis: Biden And Sanders Face Off One-On-One
Only two candidates will be onstage for Sunday’s Democratic primary debate: former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. The CNN-Univision debate was relocated from Arizona to Washington, D.C., and will not have an in-person audience due to coronavirus concerns. Follow live coverage of the debate, with real-time analysis from NPR reporters.
They Stockpiled 17,700 Bottles Of Hand Sanitizer. Now Tennessee’s Attorney General Is Investigating.
Tennessee’s attorney general is investigating two men who have nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer stockpiled in their home outside Chattanooga.
WPLN News Special Report: Coronavirus In Tennessee
We have more questions than answers about what COVID-19 is going to look like here in Tennessee. But in a live, one-hour special airing Monday, we’re going to try to learn more. Join us at noon Central.
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