Nashville still isn’t ready to relaunch its economy, officials say. For the third straight day, Metro has reported 100 or more new cases of the coronavirus. Two more elderly residents also died yesterday, bringing the local death toll to 24.
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From Prison To Pandemic: What Reentry Looks Like During COVID-19
By Samantha Max
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Reentering society after a lengthy prison sentence is difficult even in the best of times. But these days, it’s harder than usual. Jobs are scarce, resources are limited, and support systems have been forced apart. Those leaving prison are finding that adjusting back to “normal” life isn’t an option right now.
Nashville Police Officer’s Murder Trial Could Be Delayed, Due To COVID-19 Court Order
By Samantha Max
The high-profile trial of the first Nashville police officer charged with murder for an on-duty shooting could be postponed, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Protesters Urge Officials To Release More Nashville Jail Inmates
By Samantha Max
Horns honked and chants filled the streets as several dozen cars rode through downtown Nashville today for a “car parade” protest, urging officials to release more inmates from the county’s jails.
Tennessee Restaurants And Retail Will Reopen Next Week. But With Precautions.
By Samantha Max
Gov. Bill Lee unveiled guidelines to protect the health of both employees and customers as businesses begin to reopen next week. At a press briefing Friday morning, Lee said the “Tennessee Pledge” program is not a mandate, but, rather, a set of best practices that business owners can follow to prevent the spread of the […]
Nashville Inches Closer To Reopening, But Not Ready To Make Promises Yet
By Samantha Max
New cases of the coronavirus have slowed to the point that Nashville is nearly ready to start reopening its economy. But officials are waiting for more data before they set a date. At a press briefing Friday morning, Metro Coronavirus Task Force Chair Alex Jahangir said social distancing measures have put the city on track […]
Tennessee Unemployment Office Says It’s Ready To Begin Disbursing $600 Federal Checks
By Samantha Max
The state Department of Labor and Workforce Development says some Tennesseans who lost their jobs during the coronavirus outbreak can expect to see the extra $600 promised by the federal government in their bank accounts next week.
Tennessee Governor Says He’ll Release Plans To Reopen The State On Friday
By Samantha Max
Gov. Bill Lee says he will release the details Friday morning of a statewide plan to reopen the economy in phases. It will allow many businesses outside of the state’s major cities to open as soon as Monday. But Lee said the state will keep a close eye on the virus. “We will follow data, […]
Coronavirus Cases More Than Double At Tennessee Prison
By Samantha Max
The number of coronavirus cases at the Bledsoe County Correctional Complex has jumped to 345, just days after the Tennessee Department of Correction announced 162 inmates had tested positive.
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