UPDATE-Coronavirus Cases Rise to Over 500 in Tennessee–Gov Lee Issues New Executive Order

March 22, 2020

The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Sunday.
The update brings the total number of people infected in the state to 505. Davidson County now has 167 confirmed cases and two people have died. These cases do not include the case in Grundy County that was confirmed by On Target News through Dr. Jay Trussler.
On Sunday, Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order calling for Tennessee businesses to use alternative businesses models beginning March 23 until midnight April 6.
Under the executive order, restaurants statewide must suspend all in-person dining services, gyms and fitness centers must also close. Social gatherings of 10 people or more are prohibited. Restaurants may offer drive-thru, take-out or delivery options.
Lee has also lifted alcohol regulations in the state, allowing establishments to sell alcohol by take-out or delivery, with the purchase of food, in closed containers to those 21 years old or older.

Lucky Knott

One of Southern Tennessee's most experienced and recognized news broadcasters and play-by-play sportscasters. News and Sports Director for Rooster 101.5 FM, 93.9 The Duck and Whiskey Country 105.1, and 95.9. He is currently the play-by-play voice of the Coffee County Red Raiders (31 years) on The Rooster 101.5 and can be heard M-F broadcasting our local news. Lucky has done play-by-play for 3,993 (and counting) sports events on Radio & TV. He also served four years as the Public Information Officer for the Coffee Co. Sheriff's Dept. and taught Radio/TV for six years at Grundy County High School.