All Orders are extended and in effect through February 27, 2021.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued Executive Order No. 74 to extend the State of Emergency related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to February 27, 2021.  The order allows the continued suspension of various laws and regulations and other measures in these orders to facilitate the treatment and containment of COVID-19 through regulatory flexibility, promoting social distancing and avoidance of large gatherings, and protecting vulnerable populations. 

On December 22, 2020, Gov. Lee also signed Executive Order Nos. 71 and 72, which extend provisions that allow for electronic government meetings subject to transparency safeguards and remote notarization and witnessing of documents, respectively, to February 27, 2021.

Summary of Executive Order No. 74

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• Persons are encouraged to work remotely when possible, and employers are strongly urged to take steps as practicable to allow this.
• Places of worship are strongly encouraged to continue virtual services and gatherings; weddings and funerals recommended to be postponed or attended only by close family members.
• Restrictions on school sports are extended based on TSSAA and Tennessee Pledge guidelines. The list of people allowed to attend has been expanded to include teachers and grandparents.