The COVID-19 pandemic is having a crippling effect on one of the most colorful cities in the United States, – Nashville, Tennessee. It’s the home of country music…and thousands and thousands of jobs related to the industry.
CGTN’s Sean Callebs explains what is at stake for the city and the legions of tourists who flock there.
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