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Nashville Again Eases Restrictions On Bars, But Says It’s Still Worried About Spread On Lower Broadway

By Blake Farmer

September 17, 2020

A sign on Lower Broadway tells visitors to wear a mask or stay home.
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The further loosening is in response to continue improvement of coronavirus metrics. But it also comes as the city is being accused of overblowing the risk of restaurants and bars.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates, Health Care Tagged With: bars, Coronavirus In Tennessee, John Cooper, Metro Nashville, restaurants

Historic Metro Courthouse Reopens After Moment Of Civil Unrest

By Damon Mitchell

June 1, 2020

Nashville damage cleanup

a small group of protesters damaged the offices of the mayor and other city leaders late Saturday evening.

Filed Under: Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: Black Lives Matter, I Will Breathe, Metro Nashville, protest

What’s Going Through Our Minds When We Make Decisions About Masks And Social Distancing?

By Rachel Iacovone

May 28, 2020

John Cooper mask
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Stay inside or go out? See one friend or five? And, what about wearing a mask? As the black-and-white guidelines of the safer at home orders lift in Nashville and the state, the decision for residents has become a moral one.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: masks, Metro Nashville, psychology, Tennessee Psychological Association

Weekend Gatherings Catch The Eye Of Nashville Health Officials, But Not In A Good Way

By Damon Mitchell

May 26, 2020

Metro Public Health Director Michael Caldwell speaks May 22 during a special meal for health department employees.

Gatherings during the holiday weekend have Nashville health officials concerned the city will lose the progress it’s made against the coronavirus.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee, Metro Nashville, Metro Public Health

Nashville’s Go-To Guy Set To Retire After 45 Years

By Blake Farmer

August 13, 2013

One of Metro Nashville’s longest-serving administrators is retiring after 45 years. Billy Lynch was director of Human Resources and Public Works. He’s also been chief deputy sheriff and interim fire chief – twice.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Billy Lynch, Metro Nashville

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