'We already had problems': Rural communities anticipate steeper climb after COVID-19 The Citizen 6 years ago Tennessee’s rural communities don’t have the resources and power of major metropolitan areas. A temporary shutdown could be harder for them. Source: The Daily News Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X 'Rich getting richer': As Nashville dominates growth in Tennessee, rural areas lag farther behind metrosDateSeptember 30, 2019In relation toLascassasHow an $8.5 billion federal COVID-19 relief package could help rural hospitals in the SouthDateMarch 24, 2021In relation toLascassasWhy the debate on whether to leave can be more intense among suburban UMC churchesDateMay 15, 2023In relation toLascassas