Gov. Bill Lee unveiled guidelines to protect the health of both employees and customers as businesses begin to reopen next week. At a press briefing Friday morning, Lee said the “Tennessee Pledge” program is not a mandate, but, rather, a set of best practices that business owners can follow to prevent the spread of the […]
Nashville Inches Closer To Reopening, But Not Ready To Make Promises Yet
By Samantha Max
New cases of the coronavirus have slowed to the point that Nashville is nearly ready to start reopening its economy. But officials are waiting for more data before they set a date. At a press briefing Friday morning, Metro Coronavirus Task Force Chair Alex Jahangir said social distancing measures have put the city on track […]
Clarksville Businesses Will Need Special Permits To Reopen
The phased reopening of Clarksville and surrounding Montgomery County will include an extensive permitting process for businesses.
Regulators Find No Fault In Gallatin Nursing Home With Tennessee’s Largest Coronavirus Outbreak
By Blake Farmer
Federal regulators have nothing bad to say about how the Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing handled what is still the largest coronavirus outbreak at a Tennessee nursing home.
Tennessee State Parks Reopening This Weekend
Most of Tennessee’s state parks will reopen this weekend, but Parks Commissioner David Salyers says people should visit early so they can change their plans if need be. Salyers says that if parks become overcrowded, all or part of them could be closed again. Playgrounds will not reopen, and gatherings of 10 or more are prohibited. Salyers also asked everyone to practice […]
Tennessee And Nashville Show Different Approach To Opening Businesses
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Tennessee and Nashville are making plans to reopen for business in early May.
Another CareRite Nursing Home In Nashville Reports COVID-19 Outbreak
By Blake Farmer
Health officials have conducted mass testing at a Nashville nursing home. More than 300 residents and employees at the Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation were tested. At this point, 17 are positive. “We expect higher numbers of reported COVID-19 cases as a result of the testing, which is a common outcome across the city, state and […]
Tennessee Unemployment Office Says It’s Ready To Begin Disbursing $600 Federal Checks
By Samantha Max
The state Department of Labor and Workforce Development says some Tennesseans who lost their jobs during the coronavirus outbreak can expect to see the extra $600 promised by the federal government in their bank accounts next week.
Tennessee Governor Says He’ll Release Plans To Reopen The State On Friday
By Samantha Max
Gov. Bill Lee says he will release the details Friday morning of a statewide plan to reopen the economy in phases. It will allow many businesses outside of the state’s major cities to open as soon as Monday. But Lee said the state will keep a close eye on the virus. “We will follow data, […]
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