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Williamson County Schools released a reopening framework plan for students and families on July 9 before school begins in early August, with students given the option to receive on-campus or remote instruction. (Courtesy Pixabay)
Williamson County Schools’ 2020-21 plan plus four other Nashville stories
The Tennessee State Capitol Commission voted July 9 to remove the Nathan Bedford Forrest bust from the state capitol. (Screenshot via www.tn.gov)
Commission votes to remove Nathan Bedford Forrest bust from Tennessee Capitol, but it will not be moved just yet
Metro Nashville Council approved three ordinances related to mask requirements, non-owner-occupied short-term rental properties and home-based businesses at the July 7 meeting. (Dylan Skye Aycock/Community Impact Newspaper)
Masks, short-term rentals and home-based businesses: 3 ordinances approved by Metro Nashville Council July 7
Census worker
2020 census: Bureau prepares nonresponse follow-up field operations
Masks will be mandatory in Williamson County beginning July 7. (Courtesy Pexel)
Williamson County mandates face masks and more Nashville-area news
Metro Nashville tornado sirens
Metro Nashville completes tornado warning system upgrades
Beginning July 3, Nashville will revert to a modified version of Phase 2 of economic reopening. (Alex Hosey/Community Impact Newspaper)
Nashville reverting to Phase 2 of economic reopening; Mayor John Cooper orders bars to close
State health officials are urging residents to wear face coverings as case numbers continue to rise. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Tennessee Department of Health: ‘This is not the time to get back to normal’
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Tennessee State Capitol Commission to vote on removal of Nathan Bedford Forrest bust July 9
The new policy goes into effect immediately, according to the DA's office. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Davidson County DA's office will no longer prosecute minor marijuana possession
Gov. Bill Lee signed Executive Order 50 June 29, extending the statewide state of emergency due to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic to Aug. 29 (Dylan Skye Aycock/Community Impact Newspaper)
Gov. Bill Lee extends state of emergency to August 29, continuing alcohol to-go sales and Tennessee Pledge guidelines
The Metro Nashville Board of Health voted to approve a mandate that requires citizens in Nashville to wear masks in public during a special session on June 26. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
BREAKING: Metro Nashville to enforce wearing masks in public following unanimous Board of Health vote
Main Street Festival happens each summer along historic Main Street in downtown Franklin, Tennessee. (Courtesy Visit Franklin)
Events canceled, police officer dies and more: News from Nashville this week
Steve Anderson
Metro Nashville Police Chief Steve Anderson to retire; city to conduct nationwide search for replacement
Metro Nashville Council approved the city’s fiscal year 2020-21 operating budget June 16. (Courtesy Metro Nashville Network)
Metro Nashville Council approves FY 2020-21 budget, including 34% property tax rate increase