News for Bedford County, Tennnessee
Tennessee’s State Board of Education issued emergency rules for schools on Thursday. These new guidelines are for the 2019-20 academic year. In order to graduate, this year’s seniors must have 20 credits as of March 20, 2020. High school seniors will not be required to take the ACT or SAT to graduate. Teachers whose licenses …
Bridgestone announced plans to restart North American commercial tire plants and diversified products operations on April 13. Tennessee plants in LaVergne and Warren County are among those set to reopen Monday. The company says some of its plants have already reopened due to demand from essential service providers. Bridgestone plans to comply with the latest …
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed the number of cases of COVID-19 across the state on Thursday, April 9 has risen again. The update brings the total number of positive cases in the state to 4,634. The state health department also confirmed 94 total deaths.
Bedford County Mayor Chad Graham extended the county’s emergency declaration for seven days on Thursday, the maximum allowed by state law, from April 10 to April 17. County government will be closed Friday for the holiday weekend.
Responding to economic stresses caused by the coronavirus emergency, Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee is issuing $30 million in special payments to auto policyholders, Chief Executive Officer Jeff Pannell announced Wednesday. Pannell said Farm Bureau Insurance is opting to “pay it forward.” The payment program is funded from Farm Bureau Insurance reserve funds, which are …
North Jackson, Tennova Internal Medicine – Cedar Lane, Tennova Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – Jackson, Tennova Comprehensive Pain & Wellness Center as well as Tennova Pediatrics have made it possible to see their doctors using a smartphone, tablet or computer. Telehealth or virtual visits allow you to talk with a provider just as you would …
Tennova Medical Groups in Tullahoma Now Offering Telehealth Read More »
Because of Covid-19 Nissan Corp. is temporarily laying off about 10,000 workers at its auto-parts and vehicle-assembly plants in Mississippi and Tennessee and asking them to apply for state unemployment until the facilities re-open in late April. The cuts are hitting the auto maker’s assembly plants in Smyrna, TN and Canton, Mississippi, as well as …
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a major impact on Tennessee’s unemployment claims. According to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the state is projected to pay more than 100,000 claims this week. Initial claims spiked to more than 250,000 in the last three-week period. The state will extend unemployment benefits to people who …
Over 250,000 Tennesseans Applied for Unemployment in the last 3 Weeks Read More »
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Tuesday, April 7. The update brings the total number of positive cases in the state to 4,325, including updated cases in Davidson County. Eight counties have zero cases, with Moore County being one of the eight. The state’s health department …
DREMC is committed to caring for our members and providing safe, reliable electric service – especially today. DREMC recognizes the seriousness of the situation as they focus on keeping members and employees safe under the strict COVID-19 safety requirements according to local, state and federal officials. DREMC’s authorized personnel continue to work outdoors maintaining power …
