Gov. Lee maintains his Stay at Home directive but plans to begin a phased revival of the state’s economy beginning May 1.
Stand Down or Stay Apart?
With COVID-19 cases and unemployment claims both rising, Gov. Bill Lee is mulling whether to ease restrictions.
Gig Order
Under the federal CARES Act, Gov. Bill Lee promises Tennessee will make unemployment benefits available to contract workers and the self-employed.
Future Funding
Local governments stand to receive nearly $9 million in state grants during the pandemic, though the money won’t be available until the summer.
Surge Protectors
Lee discusses hospital capacity, personal protective equipment and ventilator distribution during a visit to Knoxville as more COVID-19 cases are detected.
Lee: Stay Home, Tennessee
Citing data showing voluntary measures aren’t working, the governor mandates restrictions on social and business activity to battle COVID-19.
An Order With Teeth
Kincannon backs Safer at Home with enforcement powers in the latest in a series of escalating and sometimes conflicting measures at all levels of government.
First Fatal Case Reported in Knox
Reversing course, Lee places the entire state under a Safer at Home order as COVID-19 cases soar and the death toll nearly doubles.
Stocking the Pantries
The sudden surge in unemployment has led to a sharp increase in demand for food from organizations serving the less fortunate.
Testing and Trusting
With cases steadily rising, streets are quiet while state and local officials focus on measuring the spread and blunting the impact of the novel coronavirus.