News related to the Covid-19 Pandemic in Southern Middle Tennessee
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that it will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses.To be eligible for funeral assistance: The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19. The applicant must be …
COVID-19 VACCINE PRE-REGISTRATION is taking place. In partnership with the Tennessee Department of Health and the Coffee County Health Department, Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital is offering COVID-19 vaccines. To receive your vaccine with them, complete the pre-registration form on the Homepage of the hospital’s website to be notified when it’s your turn to schedule your appointment. …
Scott Johnson of Bedford County Emergency Management Agency, who chairs Bedford County’s COVID-19 task force, says that many Bedford County citizens don’t realize they are now eligible to receive the vaccine. This week, the state entered Phase 1c of its vaccination plan, which includes people whose health conditions place them at greater risk from complications …
Bedford County EMA Encouraging Citizens to get their COVID-19 Vaccine Read More »
Tullahoma Director of Schools Dr. Catherine Stephens has announced that Tullahoma City Schools will be recognizing teachers and staff with a one-time stipend to be paid on their first paycheck in May. Tullahoma City Schools has offered both traditional and virtual learning options to students since the first day of school this year. Dr. Catherine …
A new report by Roofstock looking at the U.S. metropolitan areas with the most startup business activity. Startup businesses spur economic growth in the form of innovation and efficiency across U.S. markets and were responsible for 2.2 million new jobs in 2018. Unfortunately, entrepreneurship has experienced a general decline for decades, and the ripple effects of …
Startup Business Activity on Decline in Tennessee and Locally Read More »
More than 1 million Tennesseans will soon become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine after the Department of Health announced it was expecting a large supply of the immunizations. The new eligibility will apply to people 16 and older who have high-risk health conditions — including cancer, hypertension, obesity and pregnancy. Caregivers and household residents of …
More Tennesseans to be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine beginning Monday Read More »
Due to circumstances related to COVID-19, the decision has been made that Coffee County Central High School and Coffee County Raider Academy students will not take semester exams this spring. Friday, May 21st will be a school day for all students. Students who are passing all classes will be exempt from school attendance on Mon., …
No Semester Exams for Coffee County High School or Raider Academy Students Read More »
Tennessee’s Department of Health says that access to COVID-19 vaccinations has been expanded under the launch of a federal government program. The vaccinations will be provided for free under the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, a state and federal partnership that targets getting immunizations in underserved areas. Many pharmacies across the state will participate in the …
COVID-19 Vaccines have begun at Select Pharmacies Read More »
Walmart pharmacies will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines through the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program on Feb. 12, 2021. More than 1,000 Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies in 22 states are receiving federal vaccine allocations this week. Manchester, Tullahoma, Shelbyville and Fayetteville locations are on the list scheduled to receive the vaccines. Check with the local …
Select Walmart locations to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine Read More »
The Tennessee Department of Health released record breaking information concerning COVID-19 on Friday, February 5. TDH confirmed 203 additional deaths, marking February 5 as the highest single-day increase of deaths in Tennessee. Also, Jan. 31-Feb.6 is now the deadliest week for Tennessee since the pandemic began.
