Unity Medical Releases COVID-19 Testing Numbers: 3 confirmed Positives in Coffee County.
As of 7:00 pm, Unity Medical in Manchester has released the amount of tests their facilities have administered. Out of 60 tests administered, 23 tests are still pending results, while 36 tests yielded negative tests. Unity confirms 3 positive cases of COVID-19 thus far. Read more
Tunnel 9 avoids downtime with Containerized Vacuum System.
ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. – After a compressor in their facility went down, personnel at Arnold Engineering Development Complex Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 in White Oak, Maryland, moved swiftly to install a system capable of picking up the slack. From the initial conceptualization to the finalization of operating procedures, the... Read more
TN Department of Health releases “What to Expect” COVID-19 bulletin.
The Tennessee Department of Health has released information in regards to what one can expect in regards to the novel coronavirus. This bulletin provides answers such as what to expect when you have possibly been exposed, what to expect after testing, and what to expect after being diagnosed. Read more
Walmart Implements Changes of Operations During COVID-19.
“At Walmart, we’re continuing our efforts to strengthen our community of families, friends and associates during this unprecedented time. Our latest responses to COVID-19 include taking additional steps for the health and safety of our associates, making key services completely contact free, and helping to meet the urgent need... Read more
Smyrna and Decherd Nissan Plants to Produce Face Shields for Local Healthcare Workers.
Nissan of Smyrna and Decherd announced that in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the overwhelming need for personal protective equipment, that they will be producing face shields to donate to local healthcare facilities. The automotive production plant will be using 3D printing methods to produce over 3,000 headbands... Read more
Manchester Walmart to Begin Grocery Pickup on April 3rd.
Walmart in Manchester has been undergoing quite a large renovation, even throughout the coronavirus outbreak, and is now launching the grocery pickup program. This Friday, April 3rd, you will be able to shop for your groceries online, and pick them up at the Manchester location on Hillsboro Blvd. Pickup... Read more
MTSU Trustees approve two new undergraduate degree programs.
Board meets via teleconference because of COVID-19 precautions MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees, which met Tuesday by teleconference due to COVID-19 virus concerns, approved two new undergraduate degree programs for the coming academic year. Chairman Steve Smith said the teleconference, which allowed the public to... Read more
Daily Confirmed COVID-19 Case Count Update: 2,239 in TN.
Today’s total case count for the state of Tennessee has reached 2,239 positive cases, per the Tennessee Department of Health. 175 of those cases are hospitalizations, and include at least 23 deaths. Shelby County has the highest number of infected individuals with 428 confirmed positives, and Davidson County the... Read more
Unity Medical Center has tested 53 individuals for COVID-19.
As of March 30th, 2020 at 4:00 pm, Unity Medical Center in Manchester has tested a total 53 individuals for possible COVID-19. Of those 53 tests, 21 tests are still pending, 31 tests were negative, with only 1 confirmed positive thus far. Updates will be provided as more results... Read more
TN Gov. Bill Lee orders non-essential business closings in a “Safer at Home”order. (Essential Services Listed)
Tennessee has almost 1,900 confirmed cases statewide as of March 29th, including 13 deaths. This has prompted the governor to implement measures to further protect Tennesseans by issuing Executive Order 22. Executive Order 22 restricts non-essential businesses, like barbershops and hair salons for example, from operating to the public.... Read more