Justin Minor had just finished high school when Pearl Harbor was bombed. The next year, in 1942, he was drafted. And his next three years would take him to two of the major theaters of World War II, including the now-famous Battle of the Bulge.
Instead Of Traditional Recitals, Nashville Students Perform Virtual Concerts For Seniors
End-of-year recitals for music classes have long been canceled, so one group of local students has refocused their energy on performing — virtually — for seniors across the country.
In This Month Of Ramadan, Middle Tennessee Muslims Have Found New Layers Of Meaning In Quarantine
We’re well into the month of Ramadan. In Middle Tennessee, that typically looks like hands-on volunteering, breaking fast with neighbors, and opening the doors of local mosques for non-Muslims to learn about the religion. So, members of the faith have found new ways this year to celebrate the holiday in quarantine.
First To Close, Last To Open: The Future Of Performing Arts In Nashville During The Age Of Coronavirus
Nashville musicians are still wondering when it’ll be safe to take the stage in front of a live audience again. Local leaders began easing “Safer at Home” restrictions on Monday, but it may be months before singers and performance venues are included in the reopening plans.
Rock ‘N’ Roll Legend Little Richard Dead At 87
Little Richard, the flamboyant rocker whose rise to fame passed through Nashville and later retired here, has died at age 87.
Even Online, Communal Silence Is Essential For Nashville Quakers
As religious groups in Nashville have gone online during social distancing, Quakers, also known as Friends, have had to adapt their silence-filled worship to the virtual sphere.
With ‘Passover In A Box,’ The Food-Focused Jewish Holiday Is Adapted To An Unusual Time
As the weeklong holiday of Passover begins Wednesday night, people are adapting to a new reality that’s changing nearly every part of the Jewish observance — including getting the right food on the table.
For Nashville’s Homeless, Finding A Hot Meal Is Harder Than Ever
Typically in Nashville, nearly a dozen group meals are available every day for people who are homeless. But COVID-19 has changed everything.
Belcourt Brings The Communal Experience Of Moviegoing To Homebound Fans
The Belcourt Theatre, like many of Nashville’s cultural institutions, has found itself navigating new territory in the age of the coronavirus. It faces the challenge of translating the physical experience of an independent movie theater to an accessible, online platform. One solution: livestreaming.
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.
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