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Daily COVID-19 Update: June 16th, 2020.

News June 16, 2020

The confirmed COVID-19 case count for the state of Tennessee is now 31,830 as of June 16, 2020 including 493 deaths, 2,146 hospitalizations and 20,710 recoveries. As of June 16th, Coffee County reports a total of 96 confirmed cases, with 69 recoveries, leaving 27 known active cases in the... Read more

COVID-19 Impacts Push Tennessee Consumer Outlook to All-time Low.

News June 16, 2020

Latest MTSU survey also shows continued hope for future economic rebound. MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Tennessee Consumer Outlook Index has plummeted to an all-time low as the effects of the coronavirus pandemic ripple throughout the state’s economy, according to a survey by Middle Tennessee State University. The Overall Outlook Index is now in the negative... Read more

Dave Says Column: Saving for College

Finance June 16, 2020

Dear Dave, What percentage of our income should we save for our kids’ education? We know you recommend setting aside 15 percent for retirement, but do you have a similar rule that applies to paying for college? -Andrew Dear Andrew, I don’t really have a rule, or percentage, for... Read more

Kroger Returns to Normal Hours

News June 16, 2020

Kroger locations across several states, including Tennessee, have begun returning to normal hours of operation. Stores will open daily at 6 a.m. and close at 10 p.m., 11 p.m. or midnight, depending on location. The Tullahoma location will close daily at 11 p.m. Fuel centers will operate from 6 a.m.... Read more

TDOE Releases First School Reopening Toolkits; Guidance and Resources after COVID-19 School Closures

Education June 15, 2020

Department Will Release 26 Reopening Toolkits to Support District Plans for Fall NASHVILLE, TN— Today, the Tennessee Department of Education has released the first five reopening toolkits in a series of 20+ topic-specific resources to help guide district leaders in local decision-making for school reopening this fall. In addition to the Overview Guide for LEAs, which serves as a high-level guidance document to provide broad questions and... Read more

Coffee County Offering Online Registration beginning July 1st.

Education June 15, 2020

Coffee County Schools will be offering online registration for students for the 2020-21 school year, which will allow parents to save time and reduce the amount of paperwork involved in registration. Hard copies of documents such as birth certificates, immunization records, and proofs of residency will still be required,... Read more

Daily COVID-19 Update: June 15th, 2020.

News June 15, 2020

The confirmed COVID-19 case count for the state ofTennessee is now 31,160 as of June 15, 2020 including 483 deaths, 2,106 hospitalizations and 20,062 recoveries. As of today, Coffee County reports a total of 94 confirmed positive cases, with 66 recoveries, leaving 28 known active cases in the county.... Read more

Pandemic EBT Program Available for Families in Need.

News June 15, 2020

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) and the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) announced Tennessee families are now eligible to receive financial support for their children’s nutritional needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This support is provided through the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program. Under the new... Read more

Over 550 Principals have Participated in TN Principal Professional Learning Series.

Education June 15, 2020

Principals Invited to Participate in Summer Sessions to Prepare for Fall Nashville, TN—Today, the Tennessee Department of Education and the University of Tennessee’s Center for Educational Leadership announced that over 550 principals from across the state have participated in the Tennessee Principal Learning Series, a free professional development resource for Tennessee’s principals to address challenges presented... Read more

Daily COVID-19 Update: June 14th, 2020.

News June 14, 2020

The confirmed COVID-19 case count for the state of Tennessee is now 30,432 as of June 14, 2020 including 475 deaths, 2,087 hospitalizations and 19,896 recovered. As of today, Coffee County reports a total of 94 confirmed cases, with 66 recoveries, leaving 28 known active cases in the county.... Read more