Protesters showed up at the Tipton County Board of Education in larger numbers Monday morning, carrying signs and standing up for their belief that they should have a choice whether or not to mask their children in schools. Monday afternoon, Gov. Bill Lee gave the choice back to parents, issuing an executive order allowing parents to opt-out of mask mandates in schools, on … [Read more...] about As opposition continues, Gov. Bill Lee allows parents to opt-out of mask mandates in schools
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Gov. Lee calls for special legislative session on learning loss due to pandemic
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today announced a call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene for a special legislative session on Jan. 19, 2021 to address urgent issues facing Tennessee students and schools in the 2021-22 school year. Preliminary data projects an estimated 50% decrease in proficiency rates in 3rd grade reading and a projected 65% decrease in proficiency in … [Read more...] about Gov. Lee calls for special legislative session on learning loss due to pandemic
Gov. Bill Lee urges Tennesseans to confront ‘sobering reality’ and wear masks
Today the Pfizer vaccine was distributed to hospital around Tennessee and Gov. Bill Lee spoke at both Vanderbilt Hospital and the Regional One Medical Center in Memphis. What was supposed to be a celebratory speech for the vaccines’ arrival turned into a speech where Lee repeatedly referred to the case increases, the more than 5,000 deaths, and Tennessee’s ranking as the … [Read more...] about Gov. Bill Lee urges Tennesseans to confront ‘sobering reality’ and wear masks
June 29: Tipton exceeds 600 confirmed cases, Gov. Lee extends state of emergency
On Monday, Tipton County's total confirmed cases of COVID-19 reached 605. Last week, county officials said numbers are "exploding" and transmission has increased in the Covington area. Many of the previous cases were in South Tipton. There are currently 132 active cases. Since June 1, the number of confirmed cases has grown by 153, which is an average of 5.27 cases per day. … [Read more...] about June 29: Tipton exceeds 600 confirmed cases, Gov. Lee extends state of emergency
Gov. Lee doesn’t know how re-opening will affect COVID transmission, but hopes safely doing so helps mitigate the spread
As Tennessee's businesses begin to re-open, the question many people have is whether or not re-opening will cause the state's cases of COVID-19 to increase dramatically. Gov. Bill Lee said during a press briefing Wednesday afternoon he isn't sure how transmission will be affected but he has faith business owners will use safe practices. "We don't know what impact opening will … [Read more...] about Gov. Lee doesn’t know how re-opening will affect COVID transmission, but hopes safely doing so helps mitigate the spread
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?
As restaurants prepare for re-opening next week, Jose Reyes reflects on generosity of the community
During his daily briefing, Gov. Bill Lee said the first phase of re-opening will begin with the restaurant industry next week. The state will begin with allowing restaurants to open their doors for patrons again on Monday, April 27, and retail businesses on Wednesday, April 29, but they must do so at a reduced capacity and follow specific guidelines. The guidelines are still … [Read more...] about As restaurants prepare for re-opening next week, Jose Reyes reflects on generosity of the community
