The temporary measure will rely on expanded unemployment benefits to blunt the loss of county tax revenues related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Cities’ View
Tennessee’s ‘Big Four’ mayors form a task force to develop recommendations to Gov. Bill Lee for reopening the state’s economy.
Back in Business?
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs issues recommendations for reopening the local economy. But nobody expects a rapid recovery.
Order Extended
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.
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.