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Let's take care of each other and keep the City of Athens moving forward. Learn moreMask-Up, McMinn!
Join a citizen-led campaign to get all of McMinn County masked-up for the long winter ahead.
Covid cases are spiking in Tennessee, and we know that masks are a simple step we can all take to help mitigate the spread.
Encourage your friends and neighbors to join you in this effort by downloading “Mask-Up, McMinn” logo and posting it on the window of your business or home.
Gov. Lee Pushes Reopening, Focus on Economic Recovery
Ends Public Health Orders and Local Mask Authority
Tennessee to Begin COVID-19 Vaccination of Adults Age 65+
Tennessee will begin registering Tennesseans aged 65 and older and those in Phase 1b of the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan COVID-19 for vaccinations on Feb. 22. Phase 1b includes staff members of kindergarten through 12th grade schools and child care facilities.
COVID-19 Vaccination Plan 4.0
Published on January 22, 2021.
COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility Tool
Use this tool to determine your COVID-19 vaccine distribution phase.
Tennessee COVID-19 Information Hub
This website acts as a central hub for the State of Tennessee’s response to COVID-19 and represents a collaboration between many State agencies.
City of Athens Video Briefings
Follow along as C. Seth Sumner, City Manager, explains how COVID-19 is impacting the community. Please visit the Facebook page for the most recent updates. Learn More
McMinn County COVID-19 Dashboard.
For more information please visit the TN Department of Health.
Updated on April 27, 2021.
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What is the Recovery Plan for the State of Tennessee?
The “Tennessee Pledge” is a plan to help Tennesseans return to work in a safe environment, restore their livelihoods and reboot our state’s economy.
COVID-19 is an unprecedented and rapidly evolving threat facing Tennessee and the world. The health and safety of Tennesseans remains our number one priority. Much of our state’s current success in this fight is because Tennesseans naturally choose to put each other first and voluntarily adopt safe, new habits. It’s that volunteer spirit that’s been fighting this pandemic, and it’s the same volunteer spirit that will rebuild our economy.
Reopening Tennessee Responsibly
Learn more about Governor Lee’s plan for reopening Tennessee Responsibly.
Universal Guidance for Tennessee Businesses
The State recommends safeguarding protocols for all businesses in Tennessee, including those that are reopening and those essential businesses that remained open during the Safer at Home order. Learn More
Restaurant Industry Guidance
The State recommends restaurants put into place an assortment of measures to protect consumers and employees. Learn More
Retail Industry Guidance
The State recommends retail industries put into place an assortment of measures to protect consumers and employees. Learn More
Exercise Facility Guidance
In addition to strict adherence to CDC guidelines, the State recommends gyms, fitness/exercise facilities, or substantially similar facilities and activities put into place an assortment of measures to protect consumers and employees. Learn More
Close Contact Guidelines
These guidelines are intended to apply to “close contact personal services” as listed in Executive Order No. 30. Learn More
Non-Contact Recreation Guidelines.
At present, many entertainment, recreational, establishments, and certain other gathering venues are closed to the public by governmental order (see Executive Order No. 30, as may be amended). Learn More
Office Building Guidelines
The State recommends safeguarding protocols for all businesses in Tennessee, including those that are reopening and those essential businesses that remained open during the Safer at Home order. Learn More
Lodging & Accommodations Guidelines
To support the Tennessee Pledge, all employers and employees should take steps to reopen safely, help other industries be able to open more quickly, and allow Tennessee to remain healthy and open for business. Learn More
Construction Worksite Guidelines.
These guidelines are intended for the construction industry, including residential, commercial and industrial, and should be utilized by general contractors and subcontractors. Learn More
Manufacturing Guidelines
In addition to strict adherence to OSHA and CDC guidelines, the State recommends manufacturers implement an assortment of measures to protect employees. Learn More
What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.