This summer Tipton County is set to receive $1.87 million in local government grants from the state for one-time, local expenses for the 2021 fiscal year. “Capital maintenance, public safety and road projects don’t pause for disasters like the March tornadoes and the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Gov. Lee. “This grant fund will ease the burden on local governments as they work to … [Read more...] about Tipton County will likely see $1.87M in local government grants
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After the state is rated a D- on social distancing, Gov. Lee orders Tennesseans to stay home
Gov. Bill Lee has ordered Tennesseans to stay home after data shows movement has increased this week. The new move, which was mandated through Executive Order 23, comes just days after "strongly urging" the behavior. “Over the last few weeks, we have seen decreases in movement around the state as Tennesseans socially distance and stay at home,” said Lee. “However, in recent … [Read more...] about After the state is rated a D- on social distancing, Gov. Lee orders Tennesseans to stay home
Gov. Bill Lee closes non-essential businesses, ‘strongly urges’ Tennesseans to stay at home
Gov. Bill Lee closed non-essential businesses and strongly urged Tennesseans to stay at home during his daily press conference Monday. He was expected to issue a statewide safer-at-home order – after thousands of doctors across the state have reportedly urged him to do so – but instead reinforced previous guidelines he believes will "better our approach to social distancing … [Read more...] about Gov. Bill Lee closes non-essential businesses, ‘strongly urges’ Tennesseans to stay at home
Tipton County declares a state of emergency – here’s what that means for businesses, groups and the government
On Sunday morning, county executive Jeff Huffman declared a state of emergency for Tipton County in an effort to help contain and prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. It comes on the heels of Gov. Bill Lee signing executive order No. 17 and is effective immediately. "For the first time in Tipton County, we are now, likely, experiencing community … [Read more...] about Tipton County declares a state of emergency – here’s what that means for businesses, groups and the government
