Tennessee Government releases New COVID-19 Public Service Announcement
November 18, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today, Wednesday, November 18th, 2020, announced a new ad as part of the continued “Face It, Masks Fight COVID-19” campaign.
The new ad promotes responsible decision-making by Tennesseans as the state continues to fight the spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus and is airing across the state on broadcast, cable, radio, outdoor and digital media.
Tennessee announces Extended Hours at Select Locations Bookend Thanksgiving Holiday to Encourage COVID-19 Testing
November 17, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Unified Command Group is making more COVID-19 Coronavirus testing options available for Tennesseans statewide leading up to and just after Thanksgiving.
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announces Reconnect to Workforce Partnership
November 14, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has announced Reconnect to Workforce, a partnership between the Tennessee Higher Education Commission’s Tennessee Reconnect program and the Department of Labor and Workforce Development that will assist up to 500,000 Tennesseans claiming unemployment benefits to earn a college degree while fulfilling work search requirements.
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Tennessee’s Unified Command Continues to Focus on Rural Counties with COVID-19 Testing Events this Weekend
November 4, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Unified Command Group will open drive through COVID-19 Coronavirus testing sites in each of Tennessee’s grand divisions on Saturday, November 7th, 2020, in its ongoing effort to curb rising rural cases.
Saturday’s COVID-19 Coronavirus testing is free to those who want to receive a test. Testing sites will be open from 9 a.m. to noon, local time, and will stay open until all individuals in the vehicle line have received tests. The testing locations are as follows:
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New COVID-19 Website Launched by Tennessee Department of Health
October 20, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health and Tennessee’s Unified Command Group today announced the launch of a new website to provide COVID-19 Coronavirus data, additional health information and relevant updates to Tennesseans. The site is now available at COVID19.tn.gov.
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Office releases Statement Regarding COVID-19 Exposure
October 14, 2020
Nashville, TN – Today, Wednesday, October 14th, 2020, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s office released the following statement:
“Today, a member of the Governor’s Executive Security Detail has tested positive for COVID-19. Gov. Lee is feeling well and has tested negative for COVID-19 but out of an abundance of caution, he is quarantining at home with the First Lady until further notice.”
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Announces $50 Million in New Business Relief Funding
October 11, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group (FSAG) this past week announced an initial $50 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds for the new Supplemental Employer Recovery Grant (SERG) program to provide additional relief to small businesses suffering during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
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Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group Issues Updated Guidance for Businesses Under Tennessee Pledge
October 4, 2020
Nashville, TN – In accordance with the current scientific understanding of COVID-19 Coronavirus, Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group has issued updated guidance for businesses and other activities under the Tennessee Pledge.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee extends State of Emergency through October
September 29, 2020
Some Restrictions Amended, Mask Authority Continues
Nashville, TN – As a National State of Emergency remains in place, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced today, Tuesday, September 29th, 2020, the State of Emergency in Tennessee will continue through October with adjustments made to previous executive orders.
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee creates Commission to Address Asian Carp
September 27, 2020
Nashville, TN – On Saturday, September 26th, 2020 Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order No. 62 establishing the Asian Carp Advisory Commission to study and provide advice regarding the best methods for mitigating the invasion of Asian carp into the state’s lakes and river systems.
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