Economic Conditions - Nashville, TN, U.S., Global

[markhollin]

With 146 more Tennesseans passing away today, we have now surpassed the 8,000 death plateau due to Covid-19.  Here are the heartbreaking numbers:

First death: March 1st

1,000th death: July 29th (151 days)

2,000th death: Sept. 12th (44 days)

3,000th death: Oct. 22nd (39 days)

4,000th death: Nov. 18th  (27 days)

5,000th death: Dec. 7th (19 days) 

6,000th death: Dec. 19th (12 days)

7,000th death: Jan. 2nd: (13 days)

8,000 death: Jan. 12th (10 days)

[markhollin]

With 192 more Tennesseans passing away Tuesday, we have now surpassed the 9,000 death plateau due to Covid-19.  We have had our largest 2-day total since the pandemic started with 346 yesterday and today and currently stand at 9,316. Here are the trends:

First death: March 1st

1,000th death: July 29th (151 days)

2,000th death: Sept. 12th (44 days)

3,000th death: Oct. 22nd (39 days)

4,000th death: Nov. 18th  (27 days)

5,000th death: Dec. 7th (19 days) 

6,000th death: Dec. 19th (12 days)

7,000th death: Jan. 2nd: (13 days)

8,000th  death: Jan. 12th (10 days)

9,000th death: Jan. 26th (14 days)

[thenorthchannel]

Generally, I suspect we are past peak ... however, several rough weeks/months ahead. 

[markhollin]

With 133 more Tennesseans passing away today, we have now surpassed the 10,000 death plateau due to Covid-19.  Here are the trends:

First death: March 1st

1,000th death: July 29th (151 days)

2,000th death: Sept. 12th (44 days)

3,000th death: Oct. 22nd (39 days)

4,000th death: Nov. 18th  (27 days)

5,000th death: Dec. 7th (19 days) 

6,000th death: Dec. 19th (12 days)

7,000th death: Jan. 2nd: (13 days)

8,000th  death: Jan. 12th (10 days)

9,000th death: Jan. 26th (14 days)

10,000th death: Feb. 3rd  (8 days)

[titanhog]

January was just horrible.  So, so sad.

[markhollin]

Covid: Metro's Biggest Budget Test Yet.

An interview with Kevin Crumbo, Metro's Finance Director at NBJ here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2021/02/04/covid-metro-s-biggest-budget-test-yet.html?cx_testId=40&cx_testVariant=cx_34&cx_artPos=2#cxrecs_s

[nashvylle]

 

[BnaBreaker]

2 hours ago, nashvylle said:

 

I don't really understand how it's even possible to freeze taxes at a certain rate for forever, or what the benefit would be.  Why would you want to put limits on the flexibility the city has?  Who knows what might happen in the future in what it's needs might be?  

[markhollin]

With 72 more Tennesseans passing away today, we have now surpassed the 11,000 death plateau due to Covid-19 at 11,057.  Here are the trends:

First death: March 1st

1,000th death: July 29th (151 days)

2,000th death: Sept. 12th (44 days)

3,000th death: Oct. 22nd (39 days)

4,000th death: Nov. 18th  (27 days)

5,000th death: Dec. 7th (19 days) 

6,000th death: Dec. 19th (12 days)

7,000th death: Jan. 2nd: (13 days)

8,000th  death: Jan. 12th (10 days)

9,000th death: Jan. 26th (14 days)

10,000th death: Feb. 3rd  (8 days)

11,000th death: Feb. 17th (14 days)

The good news is--that like nearly all of the rest of the nation--the infection, hospitalization, and mortality rates are slowing down.  We need to remain vigilant in all the protocols, and get as many people as possible vaccinated over the next 5 months.

 

[Nash_12South]

Nashville will open up a little bit more, starting March 1. Lots of minor things but a big one is that bars/restaurants can stay open until 1am, serving food and drink until midnight (a change from 10pm). 

https://www.asafenashville.org/roadmap-for-reopening-nashville-phase-3-guidance-and-resources/

A link to all the changes.

[markhollin]

Country Music Association CEO Sarah Trahern announced Tuesday that CMA Fest 2021 has been canceled, making this the second straight year Nashville will be without its largest tourism event due to the pandemic.

Trahern emailed a letter to CMA members this morning, sharing the news.

“After thoughtful deliberation, we are saddened to share that CMA Fest will not take place in 2021,” Trahern said in a statement. “We know our fans near and far have hoped that the festival could safely return this summer, and while we are encouraged to see Covid-19 vaccines becoming more widely available, we still face several challenges that prevent us from bringing our fans around the world the CMA Fest experience they have come to expect.

“But rest assured, we have already started planning what will be the most epic celebration of country music next summer. Mark your calendars for CMA Fest June 9-12, 2022!”

More at NBJ here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2021/03/02/cma-fest-cancelled-second-straight-year-trahern.html?cx_testId=40&cx_testVariant=cx_34&cx_artPos=1#cxrecs_s

[Nash_12South]

After 30 minutes of attempts, I got signed up for my vaccine shot(s) at Music City Center, on Monday. I fall into the 1C category. I went yesterday, and it was fairly quick. I was in and out in 30(ish) minutes, including the 15 minute wait. As reported, they only check your ID and don't ask for proof of qualification for the 1C category. I parked at my office and walked and noticed a little bit of a back up for those parking at MCC. There is a good bit of walking involved once you get inside, all related to likely crowds and social distancing. The were giving the Pfizer vaccine so I go back in 3 weeks for does #2. You show up anytime on the day you're told to come back for shot #2, no appointment. You break into 1st or 2nd dose lines about 2/3rds of the way through the process. Sore arm and felt a little blah yesterday, but nothing else. Just thought I'd pass on my experience. 

[smeagolsfree]

I got mine yesterday as a walk in. I had to drive to Lebanon to do it, but I got the Moderna. Sore arm this morning only is all. I have to wait 28 days for the second dose.

[Luvemtall]

7 minutes ago, smeagolsfree said:

I got mine yesterday as a walk in. I had to drive to Lebanon to do it, but I got the Moderna. Sore arm this morning only is all. I have to wait 28 days for the second dose.

I also got mine yesterday , Moderna in Lebanon. Got it at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital, maybe we passed each other and didn’t know . 

[smeagolsfree]

1 minute ago, Luvemtall said:

I also got mine yesterday , Moderna in Lebanon. Got it at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital, maybe we passed each other and didn’t know . 

I was number 2 in line in the afternoon.

[Luvemtall]

I was like number 45 -50 , go back April 6th at 2:00 for second shot. 

[smeagolsfree]

They do not give shots on Saturday, FYI.

[MidTenn1]

I got mine in Perry County. There were many cars with Rutherford, Williamson, etc. plates , but only one from Perry. They allowed reduced age category people before it was ok statewide. You just had to know how sign up for it. It was a little tricky. I've had both now.

[downtownresident]

Job announcement today. NTT Data is opening a 350 job tech hub in Capitol View: 

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2021/03/15/ntt-data-nashville-hub-capitol-view.html

My favorite quote: 

“Dan Albright, senior vice president of consulting at NTT Data, says the company expects the 350-job figure to grow "significantly" in the next three to five years. 

"We think the growth here is limitless," Albright said at the announcement.”

[KJHburg]

Yes this is a good win for Nashville and their US HQ is in Dallas.

NTT DATA To Establish Digital Innovation Center In Nashville, TN (businessfacilities.com)

[Nash_12South]

In what may be a slight, but still I feel, significant shift in reporting, Metro will provide COVID updates only Mon.-Fri. starting tomorrow. Sat/Sun numbers will be reported on Monday. The state did this a few weeks ago.

[downtownresident]

Anecdotal, but downtown was in pre-pandemic form. Restaurants seemed busy, and there were a lot of people and crowds. It was nice to see some normalcy. 

[titanhog]

Is it because of the vaccine that things seems more “back to normal” in the country?  The reason I ask is that the US daily Covid numbers are still way higher now than they were most anytime before the “fall / winter spike”, meaning it’s obviously not over yet.  Are we celebrating too soon…or is the worst past us?  Btw…trying not to make this political…just wondering if there seems to be a consensus we’re past the worst.

[GregH]

1 hour ago, titanhog said:

Are we celebrating too soon…or is the worst past us?

Both I think. People are tired of it and taking more risks than would have seemed reasonable last summer but hopefully increasing vaccine distributions + remaining immunity from people that got sick in the big winter spike will keep us ahead of any further major spikes.

Edited March 21, 2021 by GregH

[MLBrumby]

I checked the channel 17 webcams this evening at around 6:00 cdt.... and broadway was packed with people flowing in both directions. I must say it startled me. I don’t know if it’s because it’s been so long since I saw it that crowded or if it’s just locals who decided they’re done with the lockdown.  It reminded me of Times Square it was so crowded.  People.. cars... no kidding!