Kroger to Implement Further COVID-19 Protective Measures, Closing Early on Easter Sunday.
As the coronavirus pandemic is an ongoing and every-changing situation, Kroger is beginning to put more changes into effect to protect both customers and employees. Shopping with Kroger Kroger will begin limiting the number of customers in the store at one time to allow for proper social distancing. The... Read more
CDC releases new recommendations regarding cloth face coverings.
The CDC reports that recent studies show that a significant portion of individuals with COVID-19 lack symptoms, known as “asymptomatic”, and that even those who eventually develop symptoms, known as “pre-symptomatic,” can transmit the virus even before showing symptoms. In light of this evidence, CDC recommends wearing cloth face... Read more
Middle TN Locally Grown Farmer’s Market Offers Online Ordering, Pickup, and Delivery of Locally Sourced Goods.
Want to get nutritious food while practicing social distancing, and still support local farmers? Middle Tennessee Locally Grown is a project of local farmers and artisans who offer an online farmer’s market, something that is proving to be crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic, when social distancing is of the utmost importance... Read more
City of Tullahoma is Temporarily Suspending Residential Curbside and Drop-off Recycling Programs.
Beginning Monday, April 13th, the City of Tullahoma will no longer collect residential or commercial recycling items that must be directly picked up by hand and will suspend garbage cart fees for residents that request a second cart during the COVID-19 emergency. Due to the impact of Coronavirus on... Read more
TN Labor and Workforce Development announce Self-Employed Workers Now Eligible for Unemployment Benefits.
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has announced that self-employed indivials are now able to receive unemployment benefits. This includes: Self-Employed Independent Contractors Freelance Workers Substitute Teachers Childcare Workers (employed by a church or nonprofit) If you have questions about whether you qualify, you may review frequently... Read more
Shelbyville Ascend Employee tests positive for COVID-19.
Ascend Federal Credit Union in Shelbyville received confirmation on Saturday, April 4th that one of their employees has tested positive for COVID-19. According to Ascend officials, “Immediately upon receiving this confirmation, we closed our branch and notified our employees. We are also following all CDC recommended sanitation and cleaning... Read more
Unity Medical Center Posts “Call for Help” Seeking Those with Healthcare Experience.
Unity Medical Center and other agencies are putting together a list of any nurses, techs, or other healthcare providers that may be able to help in the “unlikely” event that our hospitals become overwhelmed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unity is asking that if you have patient care experience an... Read more
Coffee County COVID-19 Case Count Now at 5 Confirmed Positives.
According to the Coffee County Emergency Management Agency, Coffee County has received confirmation that we now have 5 confirmed cases in the county. There will be no further information beyond this, due to HIPAA regulations. All other information is kept confidential by the Tennessee Department of Health. These numbers... Read more
Tullahoma Police Seek Voluntary Compliance with Stay at Home Order.
To help ensure the safety of Tullahoma residents: Tullahoma Police will work to ensure citizen compliance with Mayor Curlee’s Stay at Home Order and the Governor’s 04/02/2020 Executive Order requiring citizens to stay at home except for when engaging in the essential activities or services defined by the orders.... Read more
Walmart Press Release Regarding Amount of Shoppers Allowed Inside; New Safety Measures starting April 4th.
In this taxing and uncertain time, our associates have gone above and beyond to help Americans get the food, medicine and supplies they need. We care deeply about our associates’ health and well-being, and in recent weeks we’ve taken steps such as expanding our paid leave policies; closing our stores overnight... Read more