Average 1,200 Tested In Putnam & Cumberland
An average of 1,200 residents have been tested in Putnam and Cumberland Counties for COVID-19. Putnam County reported 101 positive cases from 1,225 people tested in Friday’s report from the Tennessee Department of Health. Cumberland County has tested 1,178 with 67 positive tests. Friday Upper Cumberland COVID-19 Case Numbers Putnam (101) Cumberland (67) Macon (35) […]
Jackson To Reopen Courthouse
The Jackson County Courthouse will reopen to the public with official business on May 4. “We’re going do it kind of strategically, not get in a hurry, and do the right thing,” Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said. “That day we’re going to open it up and let people come in and do their business.” […]
Local Tattoo Parlors Not Reopening
While restaurants and retail stores can reopen as soon as Monday, tattoo parlors will have to remain closed. True Love Tattoo owner Josh Fracker said it is frustrating to be told one thing, and the next day told they cannot open. “I’ve procured masks and stuff to have for clients, I’ve ordered no touch thermometers […]
Social Distancing, Masks, Checking Temps Part Of Reopening Guidelines
Getting some of the 320,000 people employed in the restaurant and retail sector back to work….safely. That’s the goal of Governor Bill Lee in announcing specific guidelines for both sectors Friday to reopen next week. Restaurants can open Monday while retailers can reopen Wednesday. “Social distancing works and it absolutely must continue if we’re going […]
Dronebarger Says School Makeups Will Be Two-Year Plan
White County Director Of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said education officials are considering a two-year plan to help students rebound from the two-month COVID-19 shutdown. “We can’t expect to make this all up in one fell swoop,” Dronebarger said Thursday. “It looks like it’s going to be a lengthy procedure.” That will likely included adjusted schedules […]
Livingston Businesses Can Reopen Monday
Livingston businesses can reopen Monday according to Mayor Curtis Hayes. “Restaurants can reopen,” Hayes said, “Retail stores, hair salons, and barber shops can all reopen in Livingston.” Hayes said businesses should continue to maintain CDC guidelines for hygiene and social distancing. “Wash your hands with 70 percent alcohol for at least twenty seconds with hot […]
Local Restaurants Looking Forward to Reopening
Even if tight limitations remain in place, local restaurant owners said they need to reopen dining rooms to customers. Governor Bill Lee announced Thursday that restaurants can reopen beginning Monday if they meet requirements and stay under 50 percent capacity. Drew Blalock is the owner of Crawdaddy’s West Side Grill in Cookeville. “We have $34,800 […]
Cookeville Regional Will Restart Elective Procedures
Cookeville Regional will restart elective procedures at the hospital May 1. CEO Paul Korth said the rollout will be slow and measured. “We will start gradually reopening the medical center to start doing elective procedures and elective surgeries,” Korth said. “Let me reassure you that we will be doing these in a safe manner, not […]
225,000 Unemployment Claims Paid Statewide
The state paid out two weeks of unemployment benefits to some 225,000 individuals during this week. State Department of Labor Commissioner Jeff McCord said that equates to nearly 98 percent of those who have applied for benefits over the last 21 days. “We know there’s frustration and worry and we understand that,” McCord said. “But […]
Restaurants Can Begin Reopening Monday
Restaurants across the state who heed guidelines about social distancing will be allowed to open Monday, according to Governor Bill Lee. Lee said Thursday that restaurants must operate at 50 percent capacity. Retailers who follow the same guidelines will be allowed to reopen Wednesday. Lee said the state will provide further guidance to restaurants and […]
