TENNESSEE GOVERNOR LEE SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER FOR BUSINESSES TO USE ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS MODELS

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, today, has signed Executive Order 17, suspending in-person dining in restaurants, closing gyms and taking other measures to stop coronavirus spread.

Businesses will be required to exclusively use drive-through, take-out or delivery options, and establishments will be allowed to sell alcohol in closed containers by take-out delivery with the purchase of food.

The order goes into effect at midnight March 23, and lasts until April 6.

The order includes the closure of gyms and exercise centers and suspend in-person services.

Lee has also prohibited more than 10 people from gathering in any one place and encourages people to spend time with loved ones through electronic and virtual communication methods instead of in person.