Tenn. Gov. Lee Signs Executive Order to Allow Contact Sports, Extend Local Authority for Mask Requirements
August 01, 2020
August 01, 2020
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news:
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order No. 55, allowing the resumption of contact sports and extending local authority to require masks, among other provisions.
"Athletics is an important part of our way of life and provides many benefits for our student-athletes, but common-sense precautions must be taken to combat COVID-19," said Gov. Lee. "We have worked . . .
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order No. 55, allowing the resumption of contact sports and extending local authority to require masks, among other provisions.
"Athletics is an important part of our way of life and provides many benefits for our student-athletes, but common-sense precautions must be taken to combat COVID-19," said Gov. Lee. "We have worked . . .