Tag Archives: Masks

The Byrdstown City Council wants to encourage citizens to wear masks so they are exploring ideas to purchase customized cloth masks for residents. Mayor Sam Gibson said if the price is right, the town will consider the purchase. “If we can get a little bit of help on purchasing the mask, and I know the logo on the mask will ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools will reopen August 3 with in-classroom learning, a remote learning option, and strong protocols in place to protect students. Director Of Schools Corby King said the system’s leadership team believes it can keep students safe while getting students back to the best place for learning to take place. “The American Academy of Pediatrics came out and said ... Read More »

The Jackson County Mayor’s office will provide residents with 4,000 free customized face masks. Mayor Randy Heady said the plan is to get the community excited to wear a mask and start a trend in the county. “We are proud people, and the community spirit is strong here,” Heady said. “I am hoping they are proud to put that mask ... Read More »

Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said mandated mask wearing will not happen in Jackson County at this time. Governor Bill Lee’s executive order gives county mayors the option to require residents to wear masks in public. Heady said the issue should be handled by the state, not the counties. “I did not see this coming,” Heady said. “I did not ... Read More »

White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said county residents will not be required to wear masks. Executive Order 54 signed Friday by Governor Bill Lee gives county mayors the authority to issue local mask requirements in the event of a significant rise in COVID-19 cases. Robinson said the order blindsided the county. “Governor Lee just kinda popped that on us ... Read More »

Local residents have donated more than 1,600 masks to Cookeville Regional Medical Center. CRMC officials began asking for donations as the COVID-19 outbreak began, The medical center was going through some 1,100 masks every ten days. Local residents got to work creating hand-sewn masks to assist front line workers. “What an amazing partnership with our community,” CEO Paul Korth said. ... Read More »

Patients coming to Cookeville Regional Medical Center or any CRMC facilities should wear a facemask. The Wednesday request the result of a CDC recommendation. Cloth masks will be provided to patients who do not have one, but supplies are limited. “We are going through our donated cloth masks rather quickly at this point and are asking for the public’s help,” ... Read More »