TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Apr 29, 2020

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee issued an executive order yesterday allowing for the opening of all businesses except recreational services on May 1 after the state’s safer-at-home order expires in 89 of state’s 95 counties. The state’s six most populated counties are excluded from the order. According to the Nashville Post, the order restricts social gatherings of 10 people or more, not including faith-based services, and urges residents to stay at home except for essential travel. Residents are encouraged to wear a cloth face mask when near others in public. The order will expire on May 29 unless extended. Though Lee announced yesterday that personal services would remain closed, he announced today that hair salons and barbers can open next Wednesday, News Channel 5 reports. Bowling alley and bars along with concert venues, skating rinks and a host of other businesses will remain shuttered statewide until May 29. Another order issued today affects dental businesses.