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Ex. DUT-TN-005Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 1200-14-01 (Communicable and Environmental Diseases), Rules.15,.25,.26 and.27Rules of the Tennessee Department of Health, Chapter 1200-14-01, Communicable and Environmental Diseases (compilation dated November 2004…Tennessee Department of Health, Communicable and Environmental Disease ServicesTennesseeStateJune 7, 19742020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-TN-009Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. ch. 0800-01-01 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry), Rule.06Rules of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Occupational Safety and Health, Chapter 0800-01-01…Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (TOSHA)TennesseeStateFeb. 21, 20082020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BNA-001Amended and Restated Order 1 from the Chief Medical DirectorAmended and Restated Order 1 (bars and restaurants: no on-premises consumption)Dr. Michael C. Caldwell, Chief Medical Director of Health, Metro Public Health DepartmentNashville and Davidson County, Tennessee (Metropolitan Government)CountyMar. 20, 20202020 Q2Business closureAlcohol and barsPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-16-056Executive Order No. 17An Order to Limit Social Gatherings, Dine-In Service, and Gym Use, and Exposure at Nursing Homes and Similar FacilitiesGovernor Bill LeeTennesseeStateMar. 22, 20202020 Q2Business closureGathering capHealth care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BNA-002Order 3 from the Chief Medical Director: Safer at Home OrderSafer at Home Order (closure of businesses not performing essential services; gatherings of more than ten prohibited)Dr. Michael C. Caldwell, Chief Medical Director of Health, Metro Public Health DepartmentNashville and Davidson County, TennesseeCountyMar. 22, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. TN-004Executive Order No. 17An Order to Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 by Limiting Social Gatherings, Dine-In Service, and Gym Use, and Exposure at Nursing and…Governor Bill LeeTennesseeStateMar. 22, 20202020 Q2Business closureTelework mandateGathering capHealth care ordersAlcohol and barsPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BNA-030Knox County Health Department Safer at Home OrderSafer at Home Order (closure of businesses not performing essential services)Dr. Martha Buchanan, Knox County Public Health Officer and Health Director, Knox County Health DepartmentKnox County, Tennessee (including the City of Knoxville)CountyMar. 23, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BNA-050Civil Emergency Proclamation and Executive Order No. 03-2020Regarding Safer at Home Directive and Closure of Non-Essential Services and BusinessesMayor Jim StricklandCity of Memphis, TennesseeCityMar. 23, 20202020 Q2Emergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BNA-051Declaration of Local State of Emergency and Executive Order by Mayor Lee HarrisExecutive Order Regarding a Safer at Home Directive and the Closure of Non-Essential Services and Businesses Located in Unincorporated…Shelby County Mayor Lee HarrisShelby County, Tennessee (unincorporated areas)CountyMar. 24, 20202020 Q2Emergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-03-032Executive Order No. 18An order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by limiting non-emergency healthcare proceduresGovernor Bill LeeTennesseeStateMar. 23, 20202020 Q2Business closureHealth care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. TN-076Safer at Home Declaration (Sumner County)Safer at Home Declaration from the Sumner County MayorSumner County Mayor Anthony HoltSumner County, Tennessee (Gallatin, Hendersonville)CountyMar. 23, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-022Department of Safety COVID-19 Updates page: 'All Driver Services Centers Offering Limited Services Due to COVID-19 Outbreak' (March 25, 2020 update; as archived March 31, 2020)Department of Safety COVID-19 Updates: all Driver Services Centers offering limited servicesTennessee Department of Safety and Homeland SecurityTennessee (Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Driver Services Division)StateMar. 25, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCourts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-18-035Executive Order No. 21An Order Amending Executive Order No. 17 to Close Close-Contact Personal Services Businesses and Entertainment and Recreational Gathering…Governor Bill LeeTennesseeStateMar. 30, 20202020 Q2Business closurePrimary source read
Ex. TN-006Executive Order No. 21An Order Amending Executive Order No. 17 to Further Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 by Limiting Non-Essential Services and GatheringsGovernor Bill LeeTennesseeStateMar. 30, 20202020 Q2Business closureGathering capEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-14-077Executive Order No. 22An order directing Tennesseans to stay home unless engaging in essential activities to limit their exposure to and spread of COVID-19Governor Bill LeeTennesseeStateMar. 30, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-16-105Executive Order No. 22An Order Directing Tennesseans to Stay Home Unless Engaging in Essential Activities to Limit Their Exposure to and Spread of COVID-19Governor Bill LeeTennesseeStateMar. 30, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. TN-007Executive Order No. 22An Order Directing Tennesseans to Stay Home Unless Engaging in Essential Activities to Limit Their Exposure to and Spread of COVID-19…Governor Bill LeeTennesseeStateMar. 30, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capTravel and quarantineSchools and child careWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. TN-077Extension of Safer at Home Declaration (Sumner County)Extension of Safer at Home Declaration: Mar. 31 to Apr. 7, 2020Sumner County Mayor Anthony HoltSumner County, TennesseeCountyMar. 31, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-027Tennessee State Parks website notice, 'TDEC to Close All 56 Tennessee State Parks Effective April 4' and 'COVID-19 Update: Park Closures', as captured Apr. 9, 2020TDEC to Close All 56 Tennessee State Parks Effective April 4TDEC, in support of Governor Lee's Executive Order No. 23 (Ex. TN-008)Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Tennessee State Parks (State agency)StateApr. 3, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-BNA-052Civil Emergency Proclamation and Executive Order No. 06-2020Extension of the Safer at Home Order to April 21, 2020Mayor Jim StricklandCity of Memphis, TennesseeCityApr. 6, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. TN-011Executive Order No. 27An Order Extending Temporary Social Distancing and Stay-at-Home Provisions of Executive Order Nos. 17, 21, 22, and 23 Until April 30, 2020…Governor Bill LeeTennesseeStateApr. 13, 20202020 Q2Emergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BNA-003First Extension of Amended and Restated Order 3 from the Chief Medical Director, Safer at Home OrderFirst Extension of Amended and Restated Order 3 (Safer at Home extended to May 1, 2020)Dr. Michael C. Caldwell, Chief Medical Director of HealthNashville and Davidson County, TennesseeCountyApr. 21, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BNA-031Knox County Health Department Order extending Safer at HomeSafer at Home Extension Order (April 26-30, 2020)Dr. Martha Buchanan, Knox County Public Health OfficerKnox County, TennesseeCountyApr. 27, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-TN-014Tenn. Att'y Gen. Op. No. 20-07Governor's Emergency Management Executive OrdersHerbert H. Slatery III, Attorney General and Reporter, State of TennesseeTennesseeStateApr. 27, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. TN-012Executive Order No. 29An Order Amending Executive Order No. 17 to Reopen Dining in RestaurantsGovernor Bill LeeTennesseeStateApr. 24, 20202020 Q2Business closureCapacity limitAlcohol and barsWorkplace rulesPrimary source read

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