Nashville/ Community & Society
Published on March 16, 2020
Top Nashville news: Airline passenger reportedly jokes about virus, causes 8-hour delay; morePhoto: Josh Beasley/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Nashville.

Man reportedly jokes about having coronavirus, causes 8-hour flight delay

An American Airlines flight from Dallas to Nashville took over eight hours to take off and was delayed three times after a passenger reportedly joked about having coronavirus.

Read the full story on FOX40.

Tornado-hit Tennessee historic buildings face difficult choice

Property owners affected by the tornadoes earlier this month now face two options: rebuild or bulldoze. The storms damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses throughout middle Tennessee, and historic buildings will require extra care. 

Read the full story on MySanAntonio.

Garth Brooks follows Jimmy Carter's path

Garth Brooks, who's working alongside Jimmy Carter to build homes in Nashville for Habitat for Humanity, praises the former president's humanitarian legacy.

Read the full story on Rare Houston.

Friendsville Elementary's Nickels for Nashville raises $2,500 for Stoner Creek Elementary School

Friendsville Elementary raised $2,500 in a week to help Stoner Creek Elementary, one of several middle Tennessee schools hit by tornadoes on March 3.

Read the full story on www.apghub.com.


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