News for Franklin County, Tennnessee
Tennessee State Parks had an economic impact of $1.84 billion in Tennessee in 2020 and welcomed 34.7 million visits, according to a report done for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The report notes that local area spending by visitors has a substantial impact on local economies. The parks reached historic highs in camping, …
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed 3,478 additional cases and 146 deaths related to COVID-19 across the state for Tuesday, January 12. There are currently 73,518 active COVID-19 cases in the state. The 146 additional deaths brings the state up to 8,011 total. Tuesday now stands as the second-highest single-day deaths increase in Tennessee. Tennessee is averaging …
The TN Department of Health Online COVID-19 vaccine registration website went live on Monday. This will allow residents to sign up and get on a list for vaccination without having to call the health department direct. Please make sure you are eligible for the vaccine under the current phase. If you are not eligible the …
The Tennessee Department of Health has 3,527 confirmed additional cases and 80 deaths related to COVID-19 across the state for Monday, January 11. The state reported 3,079 people are currently hospitalized in Tennessee due to COVID-19. ICU Bed availability is at 11%. Last week Tennessee had its deadliest week of the pandemic with 734 additional deaths reported January …
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the reported theft of a jet boat from a residence in Franklin County. The boat was reportedly taken from 52 Lockmiller Road Estill Springs, TN. between Wednesday January 6th, in the evening hours, and Thursday January 7th. The boat is described as a 1982 Marlin Lunar Jet Boat, …
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 7,419 additional cases related to COVID-19 across the state for Sunday, January 10. TDH also confirmed 81 additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 7,785 total deaths. There are 3,085 people currently hospitalized in the state. Area county active cases/deaths Bedford 592/76 Cannon 164/16 Coffee 628/76 Franklin 464/51 Grundy 173/20 …
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 9,000 additional cases and 111 deaths related to COVID-19 across the state for Thursday, January 7. The state once again reported a record-high for current hospitalizations with 3,351 people currently hospitalized in Tennessee due to COVID-19. ICU Bed availability remains at 7%. Area county active cases/deaths: Bedford 510/75 Cannon 146/16 Coffee …
COVID-19 Update; County Numbers on the Rise Again Read More »
The Franklin County School Board has voted in favor of mask mandate and transitional schedule at Franklin County High School until March 11. The mask mandate and the transitional schedule will begin on Monday, meaning students will be divided into A and B groups with group A on campus Mondays and Thursdays and the B …
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 7,588 additional cases and 114 deaths related to COVID-19 across the state for Wednesday, January 6. The state once again reported a record-high for current hospitalizations. 3,332 people are currently hospitalized in Tennessee due to COVID-19. ICU Bed availability is down to 7%. Area active cases/deaths: Bedford 471/74 Cannon 141/16 Coffee …
Active Cases and Deaths Up in Tennessee; Some Area Counties Also Rise Read More »
The Tennessee Department of Health reported 5,399 new cases of COVID-19 and 99 deaths in the state on Tuesday. The Department of Health reports a total of 7,267 deaths. Currently there are 3,246 Tennessee residents hospitalized with Coronavirus, which is a new record high. Area county active cases/deaths: Bedford 512/69 Cannon 155/16 Coffee 539/72 Franklin 446/48 …
State Releases COVID-19 numbers for Tuesday Jan. 5, 2021 Read More »
