State legislatures all across the nation are suspending business due to the coronavirus pandemic. But in Tennessee, the response from lawmakers has largely split along party lines.
Nashville Hospitals Institute ER Screening For Coronavirus, Including A Parking Garage Outpost
Hospitals say their emergency rooms should not be the first stop for patients if they’re worried they may have the coronavirus. But they are preparing for a surge all the same.
Vanderbilt Students Must Pack Up And Leave By Sunday Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
As colleges across the country grapple with how to respond to COVID-19, Vanderbilt University is taking a bold step. All undergraduate students living in dorms have been instructed to pack up and move out by the end of the week.
Curious Nashville: Help Us Understand The Tornado Alert System
We want to better understand cellphone alerts, so we’re using our Curious Nashville tool to ask for your help.
A Putnam County Project Is Helping Tornado Survivors Recover Lost Photos
In Putnam County, where over 700 structures were damaged last week due to an EF-4 tornado, hundreds of photographs of survivors and their families have been found. And a volunteer-run project wants to help connect survivors with these memories.
Damaged By Tornado, Historic Buildings In Nashville Face A Difficult Choice
The storms damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses throughout Middle Tennessee. And historic buildings will require extra care.
Tennessee Health Officials Aren’t Telling Schools To Close For Coronavirus, But They’re Doing It Anyway
No one is forcing school districts in Tennessee to close because of coronavirus, but two have now shutdown as a precaution. State officials overseeing health and education say school systems, like those in Williamson and Dickson Counties, are left to make their own decisions.
Metro Schools Sets Plan Amid Concerns Over The Spread Of Coronavirus
Metro schools says it’s taking precautions recommended by city health officials amid concerns over the spread of coronavirus. On Tuesday, the state reported its seventh positive case.
In Putnam County, Families And Friends Say Goodbye To Those Killed During The Tennessee Tornadoes
The funerals of the victims of the Tennessee tornadoes are underway. Eighteen of the 24 fatalities happened in Putnam County, and the oldest victim was 67.
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