Monday, restaurants in 89 of Tennessee's 95 counties were able to re-open their dining rooms, but not everyone did. Breakfast Cove, Pappy & Jimmy's and JT's Burgers and Wings are among those who opened and MidSouth BBQ is planning to re-open Tuesday. "We will be at 50 percent seating capacity and we will screen customers on their way in," MidSouth BBQ Owner Brian Dickey … [Read more...] about April 27: Restaurants begin to open, but not all of them
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It’s happening: Graduation plans for the Class of 2020 have been announced
Today Tipton County's high schools made a much-anticipated announcement: Graduation ceremonies are happening next month. It will happen differently in a world battling COVID-19, with schools splitting graduates up and instituting other requirements, such as a limited number of guests, to allow for social distancing. School officials know limiting guests doesn't accommodate … [Read more...] about It’s happening: Graduation plans for the Class of 2020 have been announced
Senator Rose to host tele-town hall event Tuesday, April 28
State Senator Paul Rose (R-Covington) will hold a telephone town hall on Tuesday, April 28 to provide an update and answer questions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and getting Tennesseans back to work. Rose will have an expert on the line from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to answer callers’ questions about unemployment benefits, experts to answer … [Read more...] about Senator Rose to host tele-town hall event Tuesday, April 28
Munford football player Jesse Savage is still upbeat despite terrible car accident
A little more than six months ago, Jesse Savage had the football game of his life. It might have been the best and most versatile individual performance of the season by any Tipton County player during the 2019 season. The hyper-athletic 6-3 junior threw for completions on two fake punts, one of which went for a touchdown. He also connected on three extra points and three … [Read more...] about Munford football player Jesse Savage is still upbeat despite terrible car accident
April 25: COVID-19 cases reach 91
Today, Tipton County's confirmed cases increased by three to 91, which is close to its average daily increase. Should we continue to increase by 2.4 cases per day, Tipton County could hit the 100-case mark just as the safer at home order expires late next week. This week's prison outbreak added at least 28 or 29 cases to Tipton County. The U.S. Marshals, which houses inmates … [Read more...] about April 25: COVID-19 cases reach 91
April 24: The World’s Oldest BBQ Contest has been cancelled
The big news in Tennessee Friday is the announcement of guidelines which allow restaurants and retail businesses to begin a gradual re-opening next week. In Tipton County, it's the sad news that the Covington BBQ Festival, which is in its 48th year and is considered the world's oldest, has been cancelled due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was scheduled for May … [Read more...] about April 24: The World’s Oldest BBQ Contest has been cancelled
Masks, gloves and space: Here’s everything required for restaurants and retail to re-open
During a daily briefing Friday morning, Gov. Bill Lee presented some of the guidelines required for restaurant and retail businesses to gradually re-open next week. Through the plan he's calling the Tennessee Pledge, he also provides updates about the COVID-19 coronavirus and the state's economy. "It includes specific recommendations which enable most businesses to re-open … [Read more...] about Masks, gloves and space: Here’s everything required for restaurants and retail to re-open
April 23: Are we going back to normal next week?
Gov. Bill Lee announced this week his intentions for phased re-opening beginning next week, citing the number of new cases day-over-day was showing a 14-day downward trend. That suggestion has been a point of contention in the state. For instance, COVID-19 Case Tracking by the Tennessee State Data Center shows the number of active cases dropped on April 15, but has … [Read more...] about April 23: Are we going back to normal next week?
