Governor Bill Lee issues Executive Order directing Tennesseans to stay home unless engaging in essential activities

March 30, 2020

On Monday, March 30, 2020, Gov. Lee issued Executive Order 22, implementing safer at home guidelines in every Tennessee county to further mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

The order goes into effect Tuesday, March 31 at 11:59 p.m. CDT and will extend to April 14, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. CDT.

This is not a mandated shelter in place, but instead urges Tennesseans who are in non-essential roles to remain at home.

The executive order restricts businesses that cannot safely operate during COVID-19 including businesses like barber shops, salons, recreational and entertainment outfits. It also provides for the continuation of essential businesses throughout every county to protect the economy.

Click here to view Executive Order 22 in full.

You can view all the executive orders Governor Lee has issued here.

For more information on COVID-19 in Tennessee, please visit the Tennessee Department of Health’s website here.

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