News related to the Covid-19 Pandemic in Southern Middle Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Sunday, June 14, 2020. The health department reported 891 new cases, bringing the state to a total of 30,432 cases. TDH also confirmed three additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 475 total deaths. Out of the confirmed positive cases, 19,896 …
Active Cases of COVID-19 Rises Above 10,000 in Tennessee Read More »
The Nashville Symphony board of directors has suspended programs through July 2021. The board voted to furlough 79 musicians and 49 full-time staff members due to the coronavirus pandemic. The symphony said in a news release it has had to cancel or reschedule more than 65 concerts and events since March and projects losses from …
On Wednesday, 6/10/20, at Lakewood Golf and Country Club, The Tullahoma Downtown Lions Club awarded United Way of Highway 55 $5,000 towards their COVID-19 Response Fund. On 6/4, Ashley Abraham, Director of UWHWY 55, and Board Chair, Hayden Hamilton, presented to The Tullahoma Downtown Lions Club about the efforts and action UWHWY55 has taken since …
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Thursday. The health department reported 471 new cases, bringing the state to a total of 28,340 cases. TDH also confirmed five additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 441 total deaths. Out of the confirmed positive cases, 18,922 have recovered, meaning …
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Wednesday. The health department reported 294 new cases, bringing the state to a total of 27,869 cases. TDH also confirmed one additional death, bringing Tennessee up to 436 total deaths. Out of the confirmed positive cases, 18,516 have recovered. There …
Tennessee officials will soon start allowing some visitors at long-term care centers that meet certain criteria. On Wednesday, Gov. Bill Lee’s office said the visitation options will be available starting Monday, June 15. Facilities must first have tested all staff and residents once and comply with weekly staff retesting regulations. They also must have no …
Beginning Monday Long-Term Care Residents can Receive Visitors Read More »
Tennessee will resume distribution of free COVID-19 masks, Gov. Bill Lee said during a news briefing Wednesday. Distribution of the masks was halted after reports emerged that there was a chemical on the mask that might be harmful if inhaled. TEMA has said the chemical used to treat the masks and kill bacteria is safe, …
The Tennessee State Fair is being canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it will be back in September 2021. State Fair Manager Scott Jones said in a news release Monday that the Tennessee State Fair Association met twice last week to discuss what to do about this year’s fair, which was scheduled …
State Fair Canceled, Coffee County Fair is still On Read More »
As Bedford County re-opens its economy, a sharp uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases over the weekend indicates some citizens may be letting their guard down when it comes to practices like social distancing. According to the figures released each afternoon by Tennessee Department of Health, Bedford County’s number of active COVID-19 cases peaked …
Bedford County Officials Warn about Coronavirus Spike Read More »
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. The health department reported 631 new cases, bringing the state to a total of 27,575 cases. TDH also confirmed 14 additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 435 total deaths. Out of the confirmed positive cases, 18,013 …
Another Uptick in COVID-19 Numbers in Tennessee on June 9, 2020 Read More »
