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‘Puzzled’ By Why The State Reversed Course, Nashville Will Still Share COVID Data With First Responders

By Samantha Max

May 28, 2020

Nashville’s public health department will continue to provide COVID-19 patient information to first responders, even though the state has decided to halt its own data-sharing policy by the end of the month.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates, Criminal Justice, WPLN News Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee, law enforcement, Metro Public Health, nashville fire department, Tennessee Department of Health

A Free Hot Meal Goes A Long Way For First Responders To Nashville Tornado

By Samantha Max

March 5, 2020

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A hot meal can be hard to come by after a tornado rips through town. Especially for first responders and those directly impacted by the storm. At Shoney’s on Interstate Drive, police, firefighters and families broke bread together this week. The Nashville-based comfort food chain offered a free buffet dinner for those in need.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: food, Metro Nashville Police Department, nashville fire department, police, Super Tuesday Tornado

Metro Agencies Look to Staffing Changes to Save Money

By Bradley George

March 26, 2013

Metro departments start making their budget cases to Mayor Karl Dean this week. The Mayor has asked all agencies to cut spending by two percent, meaning some are looking for creative ways to do more with fewer workers.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Billy Lynch, Metro budget, nashville fire department

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