Not all, but many bars on Nashville's Lower Broadway are closing amid the growing coronavirus concerns, including Dierks Bentley's widely popular Whiskey Row.
In order to help the 90 hourly employees that will be temporarily out of a job, Bentley gave each $1,000. He said in a tweet that he was giving the employees that money immediately as he remembers what it was like to work for tips in that industry.
Bentley made the decision one day after Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced closing bars throughout Davidson County and severely limiting restaurant capacity to combat the virus.
He also encouraged all bar and restaurant owners to do the same, urging them to help their employees while their doors are temporarily closed. He ended his announcement with "Lower Broadway is the heartbeat of Nashville. Let's make sure we help the folks that help make the music happen." #GoodVibes