Metro officials are saying that nearly 400 homes and 184 businesses were destroyed, with those numbers expect to continue to rise as inspectors work their way through the disaster zone.
The Best Things You Can Do To Avoid Getting The Coronavirus
Have you ever actually timed 20 seconds when you’re washing your hands? It’s longer than you think.
First Case Of Coronavirus Confirmed In Tennessee
The first case of coronavirus has made its way to Tennessee, Gov. Bill Lee announced Thursday. “As of last night we have our first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Tennessee,” Lee said.
Face Masks: Not Enough Are Made In America To Deal With Coronavirus
A global shortage of face masks is prompting concern for the safety of health care workers. Now, the U.S. government is trying to bring back an industry that largely left the country years ago.
Putnam County And Mount Juliet Have More Volunteers Than They Can Handle
Putnam County has been so overwhelmed with volunteers coming to help with tornado cleanup that officials say it’s become a problem.
Tennessee Storm Alerts ‘Worked As Designed’ — But Cellphone Settings May Have Blocked Some
Phone alerts have the benefit of geographical targeting, which is guided by what’s known as the “polygon system.”
For One Nashville Business Owner, Tornado’s Destruction Means The Loss Of A Black Safe Space
Joshua Mundy, a Nashville native and business owner, has been in Germantown since before the neighborhood was redeveloped.
Search For The Missing Slows Debris Removal In Putnam County
Hauling off mountains of debris has been slow to start in Putnam County, in part because the search for victims has taken so long. As of Thursday morning, three remain missing, and there’s still concern their bodies are among the rubble.
Tornado Update: Legal Resources Offered To Rebuilding Residents
Lawyers in Nashville are teaming up to help residents with tasks like filing insurance claims, finding contractors and avoiding scams.
Tennessee Gears Up To Prevent And Treat Potential Cases Of COVID-19
Gov. Bill Lee has formed a task force to coordinate efforts to prevent and treat COVID-19. In a news release Wednesday, Lee said the group will execute and develop “strong precautionary measures, resource allocation, and emergency response plans.”