Tennessee Department of Health Joins New CDC Suicide Prevention Program
September 27, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health today announced receipt of a $750,000 funding award for suicide prevention efforts over the next five years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program includes a focus on vulnerable populations at increased risk for suicide.
Tennessee One of Nine Programs Funded for Suicide Prevention
Tennessee Releases Data Showing Significant Learning Loss Among K-12 Students
September 25, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Education has released estimated data regarding learning loss for Tennessee students resulting from COVID-19 Coronavirus school closures through the summer months.
Preliminary data projects an estimated 50% decrease in proficiency rates in 3rd grade reading and a projected 65% decrease in proficiency in math.
Projected Losses Tied to Prolonged School Closures and Time Away From Classroom
Tennessee Community CARES Program awards $150 Million to Hundreds of Tennessee Non-Profits
September 9, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) has announced grant assistance has been awarded to 656 non-profit organizations across the state serving Tennessee communities.
These grants are all provided through the new Tennessee Community CARES Program.
Tennessee Community CARES Program to fund a wide variety of COVID-19 pandemic needs across the state
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signs Executive Orders Extending State of Emergency, Regulatory Flexibility, Local Authority on Facial Coverings
August 28, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today signed Executive Order No. 59 to extend certain, targeted provisions of Executive Order Nos. 36, 38, 49, 50, 54, and 55 through September 30, 2020 to facilitate the continued treatment and containment of COVID-19 Coronavirus through regulatory flexibility, promoting social distancing and wearing face coverings in public places, and protecting vulnerable populations.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
Tennessee’s Community Colleges launch Fall Semester with a focus on Health, Safety
August 23, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee’s community colleges are welcoming students back for fall semester, in a variety of class modalities and with a focus on keeping them healthy and safe as they continue their studies.
Eleven of the 13 community colleges start fall classes Monday (August 24th, 2020). Northeast State and Roane State community colleges began classes this past week.
Students arrive at Roane State Community College for their first day of classes.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announces $61 Million in Emergency Broadband Grants
August 22, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group today announced $61 million will be awarded in Tennessee Emergency Broadband Fund grants to improve access to broadband internet across the state.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
Tennessee Department of Agriculture announces Financial Relief for Agricultural, Forestry Businesses
August 16, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) joins Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group in announcing new financial relief programs for businesses adversely impacted by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
“We’ve seen how the economic impacts of COVID-19 Coronavirus have affected all types of businesses,” Governor Lee said.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
Tennessee Department of Education releases Toolkit on Child Wellbeing Checks
August 12, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education has released a toolkit on child wellbeing checks to help ensure the needs of children are being met during and after extended periods away from school and to empower local communities to support child wellbeing.
Child Wellbeing Task Force Guidance to Ensure Children’s Needs Are Met; Tennessee Department of Education Provides Funding for Districts to Support This Work.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Commissioner Penny Schwinn announce Additional Resources to Assist School Reopening Plans
August 6, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Commissioner of Education Penny Schwinn announced today the State of Tennessee’s continued efforts to assist families, teachers, and districts as the 2020-2021 school year begin.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Signs Executive Order to Allow Contact Sports, Extend Local Authority for Mask Requirements
July 31, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today signed Executive Order No. 55, allowing the resumption of contact sports and extending local authority to require masks, among other provisions.
“Athletics is an important part of our way of life and provides many benefits for our student-athletes, but common-sense precautions must be taken to combat COVID-19,” said Governor Lee.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
