Tennessee to Distribute $200 Million to County and City Governments Through Governor’s Local Support Grants.
News April 6, 2020
Application Opens April 30, 2020 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced $200 million in grants to be distributed to every county and city government across Tennessee for one-time, local expenses in fiscal year 2021. “Capital maintenance, public safety and road projects don’t pause for disasters like the... Read more
The owners of Rutledge Falls have notified the public that the natural area will be closed to the public until further notice, beginning at 4 p.m. today. Coffee County Sheriff’s Department asks that the public respect the owners’ decision as it is for the safety and security of the... Read more
Arnold AFB moves to a new operating posture.
News April 3, 2020
ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. – To further protect the health of the workforce at Arnold Air Force Base during the Coronavirus pandemic, while completing test missions critical to the nation’s defense, Col. Jeffrey Geraghty, commander, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, has directed the base move to an “Operationally Urgent” posture,... Read more
TDEC to close all 56 state parks by April 4th.
News April 3, 2020
NASHVILLE –The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced it will close all 56 Tennessee state parks and state-owned state natural areas to the public effective April 4 through April 14, in support of Gov. Bill Lee’s Executive Order 23. This is a complete closure of facilities and... Read more
The City of Manchester, Street Department provides leaf vacuum service to all city residents from Fall to Spring of each year. Leaf Vacuum Service will resume again this fall, usually sometime toward the end of October. Until then, any leaves put out for disposal After April 24th must be placed... Read more
State Board of Education to Address Graduation and Teacher Candidate Requirements Amid Public Health Crisis.
Education April 2, 2020
Today, the State Board of Education announced that the Board will convene a special called electronic meeting April 9th at 2:00 PM CDT to enact emergency rules governing K-12 graduation requirements for Tennessee’s high school seniors in response to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis. “Our Board takes our... Read more
Gov. Lee, Commissioner Nichols urge citizens to report suspected child abuse and neglect during COVID19 crisis.
News April 1, 2020
Child abuse and neglect are potential collateral damages of COVID-19 pandemic. NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Gov. Bill Lee today joined Department of Children’s Services Commissioner Jennifer Nichols to call on all Tennesseans to pay extra attention to the children in their lives and in their communities as the response to stop... Read more
MTSU: Correction in Update from President McPhee
Education April 1, 2020
To the University community, I want to correct part of today’s update regarding the second on-campus student who tested positive for COVID-19. The student, who originally opted to self-quarantine in an off-campus location, later asked to be housed in a specially designated, private unit in our Womack Lane Apartments.... Read more
“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
To the University community, I am sharing this information as part of our commitment to share frequent updates with you regarding MTSU’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic: Cancellation of May Commencement Following most recent guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Governor Lee... Read more