News for Grundy County, Tennnessee
“The Doctors and Staff at Tennova Healthcare Harton continue to provide medical care for our citizens while we also prepare to take care of any patients who may develop symptoms of Coronavirus. We continue to provide screening for patients who meet the CDC guidelines for testing and thus far, we have no patients who have …
Statement from Tennova Healthcare – Harton CEO Rich Ellis: Read More »
The Coffee County Sheriff’s department announced on Saturday that effective immediately the owners and caretakers have closed access to Rutledge Falls until further notice. This is for the safety and security of the public. Please everyone be mindful to keep social distancing as much as possible. Stay safe and at home.
Tullahoma Police will work to ensure citizen compliance with Mayor Curlee’s Stay at Home Order and the Governor’s 04/02/2020 Executive Order requiring citizens to stay at home except for when engaging in the essential activities or services defined by the orders. TPD is counting on our citizens for voluntary compliance. When a business or individual …
Tullahoma Police Seek Voluntary Compliance with Stay at Home Order Read More »
The TN Department of Health and other reporting agencies have provided updates about the confirmed cases of COVID-19 patients diagnosed in the state. As of Friday night, reports show there have been 42 deaths in Tennessee, over 3,000 confirmed cases, 293 hospitalized, and 248 recovered. Dr. James Hildreth with Meharry Medical College in Nashville recommending …
Covid-19 Update for April 3 Plus Other Important Information Read More »
Walmart stores has begun monitoring the number of people inside their stores. Customers will be admitted one by one at a single entrance, typically on the grocery side at supercenters. Associates will allow five customers inside per 1,000 square feet of store space, which is about 20% of a store’s usual capacity. Once that capacity …
Be Prepared: Coronavirus Forces Walmart to Change Our Shopping Habits Read More »
Gov. Bill Lee instructed police officers around the state this week to use the force of the law when people don’t comply with the Stay at Home order. Lee asks for law enforcement to first educate businesses, give warnings and provide reasonable opportunities for compliance. However, further violation of an emergency Executive Order is also …
What Does Executive Order 23 (Stay at Home) Mean? Read More »
On Thursday, April 2nd, 2020, Governor Lee announced an order amending Executive Order 22, requiring Tennesseans to stay home unless engaging in essential activity or essential services. The key message is to stay home. I support his decision. It’s only through community and state-wide actions that we will be able to slow the spread of …
Unity Medical Center announced that it is preparing additional space off-site for patient care. The off-site unit is located across the street from the hospital campus in the Pavilion at 482 Interstate Drive. Unity explained that it wanted to be as prepared as possible for an influx of patients presenting with SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus …
In support of Governor Lee’s Executive Order 23, we have made the difficult decision to close Tennessee State Parks. This closure is effective April 4, 2020 and will be in place through April 14, 2020. This is a complete closure of facilities and access to all Tennessee State Parks and Designated State Natural Areas. Overnight …
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed Executive Order 23 requiring that Tennesseans stay home unless they are carrying out essential activities as data shows an increase in citizen movement across the state. “Over the last few weeks, we have seen decreases in movement around the state as Tennesseans socially distance and stay at home,” said …
