This year has been a hell of a decade. But we don't have to tell Nashville that.
A pandemic, worsened by poor leadership at the state and federal levels. A historic and deadly tornado cutting right through the heart of the city. Protests over police violence and racial injustice. Conflict, furloughs, illness, deaths — a goddamn presidential election. We at the Scene have covered as much of it as we could get our arms around in 2020, and our photographers have the shots to show for it.
Below, find some of the Scene's favorite photos taken by staff and freelance photographers, along with a little bit of context. Below that, a slideshow with even more shots.
Thanks for hanging in there with us.
Antionne Gaines stands amid damage in his North Nashville home, March 3Photo: Daniel Meigs
Among the neighborhoods most devastated during the March 3 tornado was historically Black North Nashville. Above we see Antionne Gaines in what remains of his living room the day after the storm. Unfortunately — but perhaps not surprisingly — vultures would descend upon the neighborhood in the days following the tornado, making shady investment offers to people whose homes were severely damaged. More importantly, the community banded together in the weeks to come with recovery and aid efforts. Groups and institutions like Gideon's Army and the McGruder Family Resource Center were essential in relief efforts.
Downtown Nashville in the early days of the COVID-19 lockdown, March 28Photo: Eric England
The early days of the COVID-19 pandemic saw wide-ranging shutdowns of bars and restaurants, as people learned to adjust to the CDC's social distancing guidelines. Though shutdowns and distancing protocols proved effective at flattening the so-called curve of the pandemic, loosened restrictions, complacency and a lack of federal relief funds drove people back to work and case numbers back up.
A T-Rex walks their dog in the early days of the COVID-19 lockdown, March 27Photo: Eric England
Here we see a T-Rex walking a small-breed dog, possibly a Brussels Griffon. I just included this one because I like it.
A foster at the Nashville Humane Association, April 9Photo: Daniel Meigs
One silver lining of the pandemic? Increased pet fostering. (With fostering ultimately leading, in many cases, to adoption). The Nashville Humane Association told the Scene in April that the public's response to calls for assistance in fostering was "completely and utterly overwhelming." In a good way.
Genora Flagg, 90, and her husband Benjamin Flagg, 96, at their home in Antioch, April 11Photo: John Partipilo
Self-isolation during the pandemic was a radical shift in lifestyle for many folks — including elderly, sick and unhoused people who need assistance. Talented local photographer John Partipilo took some remarkable shots of Nashvillians quarantining and practicing social distancing back in the spring.
Metro Councilmember Steve Glover speaks to a group of bar owners and musicians gathered in downtown Nashville to protest closures, May 6Photo: Eric England
Of course, not everyone agrees with ... you know, science. Above we can see conservative Metro Councilmember Steve Glover addressing a crowd of Nashvillians rallying against COVID-related shutdowns in May. Among the organizers of the event was notorious Lower Broad bar owner Steve Smith, whose Honky Tonk Central was cited for failure to comply with COVID guidelines the following month (as was his pal Kid Rock's bar with the butt-themed name and signage).
"I Will Breathe" rally in downtown Nashville, May 30Photo: Matt Masters
In response to the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and too many others, demonstrators gathered in downtown Nashville May 30 to protest racial injustice and police brutality. It was the first of many such protests.
A man sets fire to the Metro Courthouse, May 30Photo: Matt Masters
After the rally, pockets of disorder and destruction broke out downtown. There were 29 arrests. Above, a man can be seen setting fire to the Metro Courthouse. Wesley Somers of Madison was later arrested for the act and charged with felony arson, vandalism and disorderly conduct.
Teen organizers lead June 4's march against police brutalityPhoto: Eric England
In early June, a group known as Teens for Equality organized a massive march against police brutality in downtown Nashville. The teens' efforts were recognized nationwide, including by President Barack Obama. It would not be their last rally.
A Black Lives Matter demonstrator is arrested at the state Capitol, June 28Photo: Ray Di Pietro
A group of protesters who would come to call themselves the People's Plaza camped out at Legislative Plaza during the summer, ultimately spending 62 nights at the foot of the state Capitol building in the name of Black lives. The protesters saw frequent conflict with members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol at and near the Capitol, with dozens of arrests and widespread reports of unnecessary force by the troopers.
People's Plaza demonstrators, July 9Photo: David S. Piñeros
Freelancer David S. Piñeros was present for much of the People's Plaza's efforts, and shared a fantastic photo essay with the Scene later in the year, with additional words from our own associate editor Alejandro Ramirez.
Back the Badge and Black Lives Matter protesters face off at Legislative Plaza, June 28Photo: Ray Di Pietro
Of course, Black Lives Matter protests weren't the only demonstrations held at Legislative Plaza over the summer. Though less frequent and typically more sparsely attended, "Back the Badge" and anti-mask rallies were held near the state Capitol as well. Above, we see Ray Di Pietro's shot of the two factions facing off on the plaza. How does the message behind the famous "Don't Tread on Me" Gadsden flag line up with being pro-police? Great question.
Bassam Habib and Molly McCarthy at the Nashville Free Store, Aug. 7Photo: Eric England
With Nashvillians of all stripes hurting due to loss of employment during the pandemic, community efforts like the Nashville Free Store popped up all over the city. Based out of all-ages East Side events space Drkmttr, the Free Store offers food and other necessities to community members who need them — no questions asked.
Piccolo Farms, Aug. 20Photo: Eric England
Here is a pig named Twinkie enjoying herself at Piccolo Farms, an animal sanctuary in Whites Creek.
Exit/In owner Chris Cobb, Sept. 2Photo: Eric England
Music venues have been among the hardest-hit establishments during the pandemic. In his September cover story, Scene music editor Stephen Trageser took a look at groups like Music Venue Alliance Nashville and others who are attempting to keep venues alive despite their massive loss of income.
Musicians play outside the Madison Library on Election Day, Nov. 3Photo: Daniel Meigs
Despite it being — I'm gonna use the word — an unprecedented election year, voter turnout in Nashville and Tennessee overall was significantly higher than in years past.
The Belcourt prepares to reopen, Nov. 6Photo: Daniel Meigs
The film industry has of course been decimated by the pandemic, with countless releases postponed, canceled or moved to streaming services. In November, local independent arthouse the Belcourt Theatre reopened with capacity limited to roughly 20 percent and myriad COVID-19 precautions in place.
Nurse practitioners from Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s COVID-19 ICU, Nov. 18. Clockwise from left: Wren Sherrill, Kipp Shipley, Janna Landsperger, Sarah Bloom, Lisa Flemmons, Olivia Kirkpatrick, Christy Noblit.Photo: Eric England
In November, with COVID-19 cases climbing amid an uncontrolled spread of the disease, we at the Scene selected health care workers as our Nashvillians of the year. “This is probably the scaredest that we’ve all been throughout the pandemic, I think in the last two or three weeks,” nurse practitioner Olivia Kirkpatrick told me. “Just because we know that there’s no new thing that we can add to turn this around, and we are pleading with the community to help us help them at this point.”
Jacqueline Ike administers COVID-19 tests at the Meharry Medical College testing site, Nov. 19Photo: Daniel Meigs
COVID-19 test administrators from Meharry Medical College and elsewhere have been truly essential during the pandemic. Above we see Meharry's Jacqueline Ike working at the college's testing site.
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