Publix to extend shopping hours, suspend reserved shopping hours.
Publix announced in a press release on Thursday, that the grocery chain will be extending their hours and suspending reserved shopping times. Publix had previously offered reserved times for the at-risk population to shop safely, and shortened its hours to allow employees time to properly clean each day. Publix... Read more
National EMS Moment of Silence Today.
Saturday, May 16th, the nation will observe a moment of silence for EMS personnel with a line of duty death related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The National EMS Moment of Silence will begin at 5 p.m. CST with a live-streamed reading of the names of the 24 Honorees originally... Read more
State Fire Marshal’s Office Announces 300Th Life-Saving Alert With “Get Alarmed, Tennessee!” Program
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce the 300th life-saving alert by a smoke alarm installed through the “Get Alarmed, Tennessee!” program. Started in 2012, “Get Alarmed” is an in-home fire safety education and smoke alarm installation... Read more
Recovery Group to Lift Capacity Restrictions on Restaurants and Retail, Allow for Large Attractions to Open.
Nashville, Tenn. – As Tennessee continues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the state’s Economic Recovery Group announced today it will lift capacity restrictions on restaurants and retail to instead focus on social distancing best practices effective May 22 and issue guidelines to facilitate the safe reopening of larger, non-contact... Read more
Driver Services Division Announces Plan To Resume Services
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) announces how Driver Services Centers will operate beginning May 18. All Driver Services Centers, with the exception of the Shelbyville Driver Services Center remain open and are taking additional precautions to protect the health and safety of customers and... Read more
D.W. Wilson to Open with Limited Services.
In accordance with the guidance set forth in the governor’s exercise facility guidelines, the D.W. Wilson Community Center will re-open under the following criteria: ·         On Monday, May 18th, D.W. Wilson Community Center will re-open for use of the weight room and indoor pool for lap swim only Monday to... Read more
Connect with Local Farmers and Food Businesses with the Pick Tennessee Mobile App.
NASHVILLE — Consumers now have more opportunities to connect to local farms and food businesses than ever before. The Pick Tennessee Products mobile app has expanded its services to include all businesses listed within the program’s directory. “The COVID-19 pandemic has affected our lives in so many ways,” Agriculture Commissioner... Read more
TDA Warns of Illegally Imported Livestock.
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is reminding citizens that illegally importing livestock to Tennessee can have wide-reaching negative effects for us all. Livestock producers, dealers, and citizens must adhere to state and federal import requirements for any livestock shipped into Tennessee. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to... Read more
May Vehicle Registration Renewal Due Date Now June 15.
NASHVILLE – Motor vehicle registration renewals due in May have been extended to June 15, 2020. Governor Bill Lee extended the deadline for obtaining these renewals through Executive Order No. 36. “We appreciate our continued partnership with Tennessee’s 95 county clerks in administering vehicle title and registration across the state,”... Read more
Manchester Fire responds to Tractor-Trailer Fire off I-24.
Fire crews responded to a tractor trailer on fire at Exit 110 off ramp last night. According to Chief Chambers, when crews arrived on scene the rear axle 5th wheel area of the tractor was on fire and it began spreading into the left front corner of the trailer. Eng... Read more