MAY 13 ROUNDUP: News from the Nashville area

The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration announced the drop of revenue for the state government by 39.75% for the month of April as compared to last year. (Courtesy Fotolia)

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By Community Impact staff | 8:50 AM May 13, 2020 CDT | Updated 8:50 AM May 13, 2020 CDT

Read the latest news from the Nashville area.

Tennessee revenue drops by almost 40% in April; tax deadlines extended

The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration announced the drop of revenue for the state government by 39.75% for the month of April as compared to last year, according to a release.

Del Frisco's Grille reopens in Southwest Nashville after coronavirus closures

Del Frisco's Grille, an American bar and restaurant in Southwest Nashville at 1201 Demonbreun St., Ste. 104, Nashville, has reopened after temporarily halting in-person dining in March because of coronavirus-related closures.

Cases of coronavirus in Tennessee rise to 16,111

The number of cases of coronavirus in Tennessee has risen to 16,111 as of May 12, according to the Tennessee Department of Health.

Alex Hosey and Dylan Aycock contributed to this report.

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New guidelines released by ICE require foreign students to take mostly in-person classes to stay in the U.S. on education visas. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

New U.S. guidelines require exchange students to take in-person classes this fall

The guidelines released by ICE require foreign students to take mostly in-person classes to stay in the U.S. on education visas.

The Tennessee General Assembly approved two tax-free weekends in 2020. (Courtesy Fotolia)

Tennessee will have two tax-free holiday weekends this summer

Mark your calendar for two tax-free holiday weekends later this summer.

Here are the coronavirus data updates to know today in Tennessee. (Community Impact staff)

Tennessee coronavirus cases rise by over 1,300 in 24 hours

The daily totals also include 665 cumulative deaths, 2,950 cumulative hospitalizations and an estimated 31,827 recoveries to date.

Masks will be mandatory in Williamson County beginning July 7. (Courtesy Pexel)

Williamson County mandates face masks and more Nashville-area news

Read the latest news from the Nashville area.

Franklin, Brentwood leaders respond to mask order in Williamson County

A survey of more than 2,400 Williamson County residents showed only about 30% or less of residents felt comfortable inside a store or restaurant without a mask. Additionally, that same survey showed more than 70% of respondents believe wearing a mask can help flatten the COVID-19 curve.