MAY 13 ROUNDUP: News from the Nashville area

The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration announced the drop of revenue for the state government by 39.75% for the month of April as compared to last year. (Courtesy Fotolia)

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By Community Impact staff | 8:50 AM May 13, 2020 CDT | Updated 8:50 AM May 13, 2020 CDT

Read the latest news from the Nashville area.

Tennessee revenue drops by almost 40% in April; tax deadlines extended

The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration announced the drop of revenue for the state government by 39.75% for the month of April as compared to last year, according to a release.

Del Frisco's Grille reopens in Southwest Nashville after coronavirus closures

Del Frisco's Grille, an American bar and restaurant in Southwest Nashville at 1201 Demonbreun St., Ste. 104, Nashville, has reopened after temporarily halting in-person dining in March because of coronavirus-related closures.

Cases of coronavirus in Tennessee rise to 16,111

The number of cases of coronavirus in Tennessee has risen to 16,111 as of May 12, according to the Tennessee Department of Health.

Alex Hosey and Dylan Aycock contributed to this report.

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Outdoor dining rules for businesses in Brentwood have been extended. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Brentwood extends temporary outdoor dining guidelines through April

The resolution extends rules on outdoor dining spaces through April 30.

DATA: Williamson County's population grew by 16% in 5 years; plus more community data for Franklin, Brentwood

Williamson County's population growth over the last five years was more than four times the state's growth rate of 3.9%.

The Tennessee Department of Health issued an update to its vaccine plan Jan. 22. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Tennessee Department of Health updates COVID-19 vaccine plan to move up families of medically fragile children, correctional officers

The TDH has also updated preliminary timelines on when those who qualify for the vaccine based on age could receive it.

Chrysalis Modern Italian now open in Cool Springs

A new eatery is now open on Carothers Parkway.

The state has taken steps in the past weeks to vaccinate at-risk populations. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Vets age 65+ can get VA vaccine; Perry's Steakhouse to open and more top Franklin, Brentwood news

Read the top stories from the past week from the Franklin and Brentwood areas.

Williamson County Schools has named 21 open-zoned schools for the 2021-22 school year. (Wendy Sturges/Community Impact Newspaper)

Williamson County Schools approves open zoning for select campuses

For parents of students who wish to change schools before the start of the 2021-22 school year, the Williamson County Schools board of education has approved 21 open-zoned schools.

Tennessee VA now offering COVID-19 vaccine for veterans age 65 and older

Veterans in Tennessee age 65 and older may now qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine through the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

A number of parents and community members have called for more parental involvement and district training regarding racism in schools. (Community Impact staff)

Parents, teachers call for more training to address racism in Williamson County Schools

During the WCS Board of Education meeting Jan. 19, a number of community members spoke about a lack of training and resources to address racial tension at schools, as well as a need for the district to more directly address incidents.

Williamson County active COVID-19 cases drop more than 20% in past week

Active cases have been consistently above 2,000 in recent weeks.

Williamson County Schools, state address effects of COVID-19 on learning loss

According to preliminary data from assessments given to students in the fall, Williamson County Schools officials calculated that some students have lost as much as 9% proficiency in reading and math as a result of school closure last spring. This number is lower than the 50%-65% decreases estimated by the Tennessee Department of Education officials in September; however, local officials said, there is still catching up to do.

The shop is expected to hold open house events Feb. 5-6 to celebrate its opening. (Courtesy Pexels)

New boutique Valentine House now open in Westhaven in Franklin

The shop is expected to have open house events Feb. 5-6 to celebrate its opening.

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille will open Feb. 18 in Franklin. (Courtesy Perry's Steakhouse & Grille)

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille will open Franklin location Feb. 18

Perry's offers Prime-aged steaks, seafood and its signature entree, Perry's Famous Pork Chop, a in-house-butchered pork chop measuring seven fingers high, which is carved tableside.