News related to the Covid-19 Pandemic in Southern Middle Tennessee
Nissan manufacturing facilities will remain closed for the most part until mid-May, due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this month, Nissan announced its manufacturing facilities be closed through the end of April. In Tennessee, the continued downtime affects 9,000 workers at Nissan’s Smyrna and Decherd facilities. Business-essential work at the plants will continue, with enhanced safety measures.
Manchester City Schools continue to work with our students and families as the 2019-2020 school year comes to a close. This is a school year like no other, but we hope to provide as much support and guidance during this difficult time as possible. Below are activities that will be occurring each week from now until …
Tullahoma City Schools announced on Wednesday that is would wait until Monday before deciding about closing down school for this academic year or reopening. Interim Director Scott Hargrove issued a statement on Thursday that Tullahoma would follow the guidelines of Gov Lee and close schools. Distant learning will be available through May 15. More information …
Tullahoma Shuts Down School for Academic Year 2019-20 Read More »
Gov. Bill Lee has extended his “Stay-at-Home” order until April 30, with plans to reopen the economy in May. The next two weeks are critical to our public health, and we are relying on every individual to use common sense and make responsible decisions. As individuals and as a community, we can make smart choices …
Manchester Mayor Issues Statement on Extended Stay at Home Order Read More »
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced free COVID-19 testing will be available for any Tennessean, regardless of traditional symptoms, as the Unified-Command group ramps up an aggressive effort to expand testing capacity across the state. Bedford Co.=Shelbyville High School, 401 Eagle Blvd., Shelbyville, Saturday April 18- 9am-noon. Rutherford Co.=Rutherford Co. Health Department, 100 West Burton St., …
CORRECTION! Coronavirus Testing for Anyone begins this Weekend Read More »
Governor Bill Lee announced on Wednesday afternoon that he is recommending all schools statewide remain closed for the 2019-2020 school year. He said school districts still have the final decision. Tennessee schools have been closed since mid-March after officials announced the state’s first confirmed case of COVID-19. Manchester City Schools Director Dr Joey Vaughn said …
Most Schools Closing for Remainder of Academic Year Read More »
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Wednesday, April 15. The update brings the total number of positive cases in the state to 6,079 with 2,196 of those having been deemed as recovered, which gives us 3,883 active cases. The state reported eleven additional deaths to bring the total up to 135. The …
Covid-19 Case Count Rises Above 6,000-Active Cases just Below 4,000 Read More »
Many people think that you will have to repay Coronavirus economic recovery bill money back to the government are not true. Area residents have begun receiving payments this week. Most adults who earned up to $75,000 will see a $1,200 payout, while married couples who made up to $150,000 can expect to get $2,400. Parents …
You Do NOT have to Repay Coronavirus Stimulus Money Read More »
