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Gov. Bill Lee calls for special session of the Tennessee Legislature to act on coronavirus liability, protest legislation
Confederate symbols face backlash, police update use-of-force policy: News from Nashville
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State preps for return to school, Metro Nashville plans for new police chief: News from the metro
The nationwide search includes a community engagement survey and advertising the position with a number of organizations. (Dylan Skye Aycock/Community Impact Newspaper)
Metro Nashville lays out plan for selecting new chief of police
Mayor John Cooper said while the city has seen some slight improvements in recent weeks, it is not ready to reopen businesses that were identified as sources of coronavirus infections. (Alex Hosey/Community Impact Newspaper)
Closure of bars, 10 p.m. closure for Nashville restaurants extended
Q&A: Medical expert discusses what parents, teachers should consider when schools reopen in 2020-21
Deep Blue Something performed at Dosey Doe in The Woodlands, Texas, on July 15. Dosey Doe is one of several live music venues in the area. (Courtesy Deep Blue Something)
Bipartisan bill introduced by Texas, Minnesota senators to provide relief to independent music venues
Officials with the Williamson Medical Center announced July 17 that the hospital was currently at 70% capacity for beds allocated for coronavirus patients, and that the hospital would cancel all elective surgeries requiring an overnight stay effective July 21. (Alex Hosey/Community Impact Newspaper)
Some elective surgeries end, coronavirus cases rise: News from Nashville
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Rising number of cases moves Williamson County Schools to 'medium' spread scenario and more: News from Nashville
The Metro Nashville Police Department will begin enforcing the city's mask mandate beginning July 15. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
City to begin enforcing masks, county to re-evaluate Confederate flag on seal and more: News from Nashville
Williamson County Schools released a reopening framework plan for students and families on July 9 before school begins in early August, with students given the option to receive on-campus or remote instruction. (Courtesy Pixabay)
Williamson County Schools’ 2020-21 plan plus four other Nashville stories
The Tennessee State Capitol Commission voted July 9 to remove the Nathan Bedford Forrest bust from the state capitol. (Screenshot via www.tn.gov)
Commission votes to remove Nathan Bedford Forrest bust from Tennessee Capitol, but it will not be moved just yet
Metro Nashville Council approved three ordinances related to mask requirements, non-owner-occupied short-term rental properties and home-based businesses at the July 7 meeting. (Dylan Skye Aycock/Community Impact Newspaper)
Masks, short-term rentals and home-based businesses: 3 ordinances approved by Metro Nashville Council July 7
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2020 census: Bureau prepares nonresponse follow-up field operations
Masks will be mandatory in Williamson County beginning July 7. (Courtesy Pexel)
Williamson County mandates face masks and more Nashville-area news
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Metro Nashville completes tornado warning system upgrades
Beginning July 3, Nashville will revert to a modified version of Phase 2 of economic reopening. (Alex Hosey/Community Impact Newspaper)
Nashville reverting to Phase 2 of economic reopening; Mayor John Cooper orders bars to close
State health officials are urging residents to wear face coverings as case numbers continue to rise. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Tennessee Department of Health: ‘This is not the time to get back to normal’
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Tennessee State Capitol Commission to vote on removal of Nathan Bedford Forrest bust July 9