AAA Offers Tips for End of Summer Travel and Beyond
August 21, 2021
Orlando, FL – Americans returned to travel in droves this summer, with recent AAA Travel bookings up at least 11% over 2019 levels, and even more people excitedly planning trips for 2022 and beyond. As summer comes to a close, travel volumes around Labor Day are expected to remain high.
Though, with a resurgence of COVID-19 Coronavirus cases attributed to the delta variant, some travelers are wondering if they should take that last summer trip – or continue with their future travel plans.
COVID-19 delta variant raises new considerations for today’s travelers. (AAA)
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Signs Executive Order Giving Parents Ability to Opt Out of School Mask Mandates
August 16, 2021
Nashville, TN – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 84 to give parents the ability to opt their child out of a local mask mandate enacted by a school or health board.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
AAA releases Tennessee Year-End Travel Forecast
December 23, 2020
Nashville, TN – AAA Travel expects the vast majority of Americans to stay home this holiday season. Public health concerns and travel guidance are influencing their decisions not to travel over the year-end holidays, a period that typically sees high demand for vacations.
While AAA expects at least 34 million fewer travelers compared to last year’s holiday season, as many as 84.5 million Americans may still travel from December 23rd through January 3rd, a decline in travel of at least 29%.
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.
AAA says Fewer Americans Traveling this Thanksgiving due to COVID-19
November 16, 2020
Orlando, FL – Thanksgiving will be on the lighter side when it comes to the typical number of travelers on the roads and at airports. According to AAA Travel, effects of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, including health concerns and high unemployment, are impacting Americans’ decisions to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.
With health and government officials stressing that staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from getting sick, AAA anticipates at least a 10% drop in travel – the largest one-year decrease since the Great Recession in 2008.
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.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
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 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
AAA says Tennessee Gas Price Average has Jumped Six Cents
July 5, 2020
Nashville, TN – AAA reports that the Tennessee gas price average jumped 6 cents this week following a steady week of slow increases.
The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $1.95 which is 24 cents more than one month ago and nearly 47 cents less than one year ago.
“The increase in gasoline demand contributed towards the state average’s six cent jump to $1.95,” said Megan Cooper, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group.
90% of Tennessee gas stations still have prices below $2.00. (AAA)
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Grants Mayors in 89 Counties Authority to Issue COVID-19 Face Mask Requirements
July 4, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed Executive Order 54 to grant county mayors in 89 counties the authority to issue local mask requirements in the event of a significant rise in COVID-19 Coronavirus cases.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
