This means anyone 16 years of age or older with high risk health conditions like COPD, heart failure, diabetes, and dementia, women who are pregnant, and caregivers of medically fragile children will be able to set up appointments to receive the vaccine. See here for a full list of qualifying conditions.
As of March 4th, Davidson County has administered 157, 536 doses of the vaccine. You can keep track of the total doses anytime here.
In the last week, we've had 1,250 new cases of COVID-19, so as the rollout of the vaccine continues, please keep looking out for one another and wear your masks!
Updated 3/4/21
Music City Center will be used as a vaccination site starting this weekend, as the last day to receive a vaccine in East Nashville is Friday.
To date, nearly 81,500 residents have received the vaccine, and moving forward Metro Health intends to administer 1,000 doses each day, seven days a week. As Nashville moves through its vaccine phases, there will still be limited leftover vaccines daily, and if you are interested in being a candidate for one of those, you can subscribe to the waitlist or call 615-862-7777.
As of Sunday, it is reported that we've had 1,711 new COVID cases, so it's still so important to be vigilant about mask wearing and being safe while you're out. The Nashville Community Assessment Centers have updated their winter hours, so if you're planning to be tested, please take note of that.
Updated 1/28/21
According to Dr. Fauci, theaters and venues could see performances return to their stages as soon as Fall 2021.
This will be dependent of the vaccine having reached 70-85% of the population, helping us reach herd immunity. Masks will still be required for some time, but we're optimistically hoping that would mean little other restrictions. Read more from industry conference held 1/9 via The New York Times.
Starting today, the Nashville Health Department is rolling out the Standby List for remaining doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine. Five doses of vaccine come in each vial, meaning a maximum of four doses would be offered through the Standby List on a given day. To qualify, you must be 18+ years of age and able to get the The Five Points area within a 30 minute period on vaccination day. To get on this list, email [email protected].
Updated 1/12/21
Tennessee has administered the COVID-19 vaccine to roughly 150,000 residents so far.
Mostly to healthcare worker, first responders, and high risk individuals. If you're interested in receiving the vaccine, find out if you're eligible with the following questionnaire. If you aren't eligible, you can sign up to be notified when you are!
Updated 1/7/21
President Trump signed the stimulus package late Sunday night.
President Trump signed congress' $900 billion stimulus package, green lighting a new round of stimulus checks, small business loans and more. The president had previously suggested that he would not sign the bill and demanded congress increase the amount of stimulus offered from $600 to $2,000 for each American and cut what he considered unnecessary spending. Today, the Democrat-led House voted a new bill in favor of meeting the president's demands and raise the value of the stimulus checks. The Republican controlled Senate will likely vote on the measure tomorrow.
On a local level, Davidson Country has clocked 4771 new cases in the last seven days. Administering the first round of the vaccine to healthcare workers and first responders has begun
Updated 12/29/20
Nashville Covid-19 cases are on the rise, with hundreds of new cases reported each day.
Last week Tennessee reported record breaking high numbers of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, with Davidson County coming in hot with 3400+ new cases. While we are receiving promising news of a vaccine, we must be diligent in wearing our masks and following guidelines in the months ahead.
In the last seven days both Moderna and Pfizer have announced major progressions of effectiveness in their vaccine trials, and plan to apply for emergency authorizations from the FDA to begin vaccinations to the public.
Updated 11/16/20
Phase 3 begins today, October 1st. What does this mean?
Restaurants will remain at 50% capacity, but are now seat parties up to eight people.
Bars are limited to 50% capacity or 100 customers per floor and outdoor areas – whichever is less. Bars and restaurants are permitted to have live music, but dance floors are still off limits. Masks are still required everywhere in Davidson County.
Marathon Music Works, 3rd & Lindsley, Acme, and Wild Horse Saloon are all re-opened with shows announcing. Tickets will sell out fairly quickly with seating only shows, so keep that in mind if you're anxious to see some live music!
Davidson county has reported 412 new cases of COVID this week so far. Please continue practicing social distancing as the city slowly permits additional capacities. Tennessee Titans are a perfect example that the virus is still active, with at least 10 players and staff members testing positive as of 9/30. Their game against the Steeler scheduled for this Sunday has been postponed with new date TBA.
Updated 10/1/20
Mayor Cooper will allow 10% capacity at Titans and Nashville SC games starting October 4th. Then for the following games, the capacity increases slightly each week.
Other updates from today's briefing include bars and restaurants will be able to resume service at 50% capacity starting this Friday, September 18th. Businesses can also remain open until 11 p.m. With Nashville reporting it's lowest 7-day percent positive rate since March, we'll be transitioning to Phase 3 October 1st. More on what that looks like soon!
Phase 2 is getting another revision starting September 1st.
Beginning Tuesday 9/1, weddings, funerals, and other ceremonial events held at venues may resume at 1/3 capacity up to a max of 125 people, with protocols including social distancing and masks required while standing. Restaurants and bars will be permitted counter seating. Limited service restaurants and bars may expand service to an additional 25 patrons in outdoor spaces such as patios/rooftops for a total of 50 (25 inside + 25 outside).
Lastly, transpotainment vehicles may resume operation at 50 percent capacity up to a max of 10 people. Masks must be worn while standing.
Mayor Cooper announced today a revision of the modified Phase 2.
Starting Monday, August 17, limited service restaurants and bars may reopen with a max of 25 patrons or however many can be socially distanced – whichever is less. All customers must be seated and bar counters remain closed. (Yay for small businesses!)
Additionally, all restaurants and bars must close to the public and empty nightly by 10:30pm. To-go/curbside alcohol sales and open containers of alcohol are still banned in the Midtown and Downtown areas as previously defined.
Current Public Health Orders will remain in effect through at least August 31st.
Updated 8/13/20
Update: Charges have been made against the two men responsible for The Fashion House opening party.
Metro Nashville Police Department has issued warrants for the arrest of Christopher Eubank and Jeffrey Matthews, both property owners of TFH. These charges include three Class-A misdemeanors for a variety of public health violations.
As of last night, Matthews was arrested, and Eubank is directed to surrender upon his return to Nashville from out of state.
Read the full story with Nashville Scene.
Updated 8/12/20
The Fashion House unveiling party this past Saturday is getting totally wrecked on the internet for its many COVID violations. Mayor Cooper's office is investigating the party as well as police response, and has issued a "Stop Use Order" for using a residential building for commercial purposes.
Coverage from the party can be seen here, and reactions on Twitter are as expected. No social distancing, no masks. The issue in question is whether or not mandates apply to residential properties. We will post final rulings and charges when the investigation concludes.
Davidson County reported 710 new COVID cases this weekend.
Photo: News4Nashville
With a unanimous vote, the Metropolitan Beer Board has extended curbside and delivery services until October 31st, which was set to expire at the end of this month. Click the photo below for options.
Mayor Cooper's briefing this morning confirmed that restaurants will continue closing at 10pm, and that bars, limited service restaurants, and any form of transportainment remain shut down until August 16th.
Metro schools are set to begin virtual learning August 4th and continue that way through Labor Day (9/7) at least. Governor Lee has approved interscholastic sports, however, the Director of Schools Adrienne Battle and the Chair of Metro Coronavirus Task Force A. Alex Jahangir have requested athletics and extra-curricular activities be postponed until Labor Day, as well.
The Tennessee Department of Health reports that statewide, we've now seen 102,871 COVID cases and 1,033 deaths. Of those, 20,928 cases are from Nashville.
Updated 7/30/20
This weekend in Nashville, we had 1,030 new cases of COVID. Statewide, last week was our most tragic, reporting 126 COVID-related deaths. There have been 177 total deaths in Davidson County according to the Nashville Health Department.
As of Friday 7/24, in addition to pedicabs. limousines, and pedi-carriages, party buses and other “passenger vehicles for hire that are subject to the authority of the Tennessee Department of Safety on which passengers are allowed to consume alcoholic beverages," have been ordered to shut down by Mayor Cooper.
Last week, Metro Police gave 6,704 verbal warnings for mask violations, but issued no citations.
Updated 7/27/20
Starting this Friday 7/24 (expected date), a new order issued by Mayor Cooper will require all restaurants and businesses that serve alcohol to close by 10pm.
Take out and drive-thru services can remain open after 10pm. This new curfew arrives as Nashville got national attention this weekend from a TMZ article dubbing us "No-Mask Ville." Despite the general non-compliance on Broadway, Metro PD says that since Wednesday last week, they've issued 5588 verbal warnings downtown to those not wearing a face covering. 155 people have died in Davidson County to date from COVID-19.
Updated 7/21/20
As a limited service restaurant, the Nashville Health Department served notice to Full Throttle Bar & Grill ordering them to close for violating a directive from the mayor.
In other news, this video was taken over the weekend on Broadway demonstrating how many people are still crowding in the streets without wearing masks. Friday and Saturday brought in nearly 1000 new COVID-19 cases in Davidson County. According to News Channel 5, this Sunday, there were only 18% hospital beds and 17% ICU beds available.
Updated 7/19/20
A report prepared for the White House task force declares that Tennessee is now in the red zone, and recommends we, along with 17 other states, roll back reopening.
Governor Lee still hasn't issued a state-wide mandate to wearing masks, yet urges Tennesseans to wear one in public and remain home when possible. Mayor Cooper announced today that pedicabs, pedal carriages, and limousines will close until the end of July. We've had 453 new cases in 24 hours in Davidson County, so please remember to wear your masks this weekend!
In other news, early voting in Davidson County has begun for the August 6th primary. Find out where to vote here. The election calendar can be found here.
Updated 7/17/20
After a consultation with the health department, Metro Police are dedicating a special team to enforce mask-wearing, especially downtown. Mayor Cooper has announced his order to keep bars closed is now extended through July 31st.
In the past 48 hours, Davidson County has seen 1055 new COVID-19 cases. If you think you've been exposed to the virus, get confirmation at one of these free assessment sites. Marathon Music Works is asking folks to #MaskNowPartyLater to help bring back concerts this fall. Take the pledge!
Updated 7/15/20
Breaking: The Nathan Bedford Forrest bust is moving to Tennessee State Museum.
Tennessee's State Capitol Commission met at the request of Gov. Bill Lee today and the verdict is in -- the Nathan Bedford Forrest bust will be removed and taken to the Tennessee State Museum (vote 9-2). This is a huge step toward acknowledging our past without celebrating its darkest moments.
"Scripture implores us to live in peaceful unity and I believe today’s actions reflect this and our commitment to remembering all parts of our past," Lee said.
While the State Capitol Commission was at it, they also voted in favor of removing 2 other controversial fixtures -- U.S. Admiral David Farragut and U.S. Admiral Albert Gleaves.
The Tennessean captured a crowd of protestors rejoicing -- watch that video and more in depth updates on the bust's history here.
Updated 7/9/20
It's getting hot in here.
This heat map comparison posted by Mayor Cooper this morning shows from March to mid-June and mid-June to the present. You can see that there are now a lot more cases in the East and North Nashville areas, as well as Downtown. Davidson Country currently has 12,352 confirmed cases.
Updated 7/7/20
Not wearing a mask in public could now face a penalty.
Effective Friday 7/3/20, Nashvillians not wearing a face covering or mask in public not only risk the health of others, but but themselves at risk for a criminal or civil charge -- a Class C Misdemeanor or a $50 fine. More on Governor Bill Lee's support here. In the last 24 hours, Davidson County had 434 new cases. Total over the weekend -- 1089 cases. Below is a photo of the lines of people waiting to be assessed for COVID-19 diagnosis.
Photo: Shelley Mays/The Tennessean
Updated 7/6/20
Mayor Cooper announced we will roll back to Phase 2 of re-opening 7/3 upon the resurgence of Coronavirus cases. The 4th of July fireworks downtown have been cancelled.
These modifications mean that bars must close for a minimum of 14 days, restaurants, gyms and high-touch businesses may open at 50% capacity, retail stores at 75%, and gatherings will be limited to 25 people. Once we reach the point when bars can reopen, they will have to close by 10pm, and guests required to be seated. More info at asafenashville.org.
Updated 7/2/20
Davidson County District Attorney Glenn Funk announced they will no longer prosecute individuals carrying less than half ounce of marijuana.
Funk states, "Marijuana charges do little to promote public health, and even less to promote public safety." Mayor John Cooper has backed this decision in a tweet:
"I support the DA’s decision to stop prosecuting minor marijuana offenses in Davidson County. We need to continue working to ensure that people have access to drug treatment and that we are doing everything we can to keep nonviolent young people out of the criminal justice system."
Full press release below.
For more info, Nashville Scene broke the story. Read it here.
Updated 7/1/20
Dr. Michael Caldwell mandates the use of face coverings or masks starting on June 29th, 2020.
On Friday, an emergency board meeting was held where the vote was unanimous to require masks in public. Public Health Order 8 is now in effect. More details on what that means here.
Do you still need some protective masks for yourself or your family? Check out these local brands making them!
Also See:
Where To Get COVID-19 Testing
Where To Find Hand Sanitizer
Cover photo by Joseph Mikos
