Nashville Mayor John Cooper says he wants businesses in the city to start reopening in May. But he says that can only happen if a handful of conditions are met.
Away From Family, How Teens In Detention Are Coping During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Last Thursday, Laura Munoz’s son turned 18. But she didn’t get to watch him blow out birthday candles or open any presents. Munoz’s son is detained in the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center, along with nearly 40 other teens.
Nashville Has Reduced Its Jail Population By 15% In The Past Month. Will It Last After Coronavirus?
Nearly 200 people have been freed from Nashville’s jails since the first COVID-19 case was reported in the state last month. The sheriff, public defender and district attorney are racing the clock to get as many people out as they can before COVID-19 starts spreading behind bars. And the virus has forced officials to think […]
What’s Behind Tennessee’s New Stay-At-Home Order
The new mandate was issued by Gov. Bill Lee Thursday afternoon amid mounting pressure from medical professionals and city leaders.
Nashville Symphony Optimistic, But Bracing For Tough Decisions During COVID-19 Outbreak
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.
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.
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