GENERAL COVID-19 INFORMATION

• World Health Organization: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Coronavirus 2019

• CDC: Travel Notices

• COVID-19 Worldwide Data Tracker

• This new guidance was issued by the CDC specifically about keeping children healthy. 

• Showing symptoms? Call the Metro Nashville Community Hotline to be assessed: 615-862-7777 (daily 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)

TENNESSEE’S COVID-19 RESPONSE

• Office of the Governor:  Information about the ongoing novel Coronavirus outbreak

• Tennessee Department of Health: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

• CDC Pledges $10 Million to Tennessee: COVID-19 Response

• The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) has created an online site where you can track state and local COVID-19 actions, as has the National Conference of State Legislatures.

• TDHS programs and services to assist Tennesseans impacted by COVID-19:

  • For family assistance, visit here.

  • For child care assistance, visit here.

  • For accessing services and additional resources, visit here.

• Governor Bill Lee issued the first steps from the “Tennessee Pledge,” the state’s rollout of guidance and best practices for Tennessee businesses in 89 of the state’s 95 counties to keep employees and customers safe during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The first industries to receive guidance through the plan include the restaurant and retail industries. More information can be found below:

  • General Guidelines: The State is recommending safeguarding protocols for all businesses in Tennessee, including those that are re-opening and those essential businesses that have remained open during the Safer at Home order. These safeguarding protocols are based on the recommendations of the CDC and OSHA. To support the Pledge for Tennessee, all employers and employees should take steps to reopen safely, help other industries be able to open more quickly, and help Tennessee remain healthy and open for business.

  • Retail Guidelines: In addition to strict adherence to CDC guidelines, the State recommends retailers put into place an assortment of measures to protect consumers and employees.

  • Restaurant Guidelines: In addition to strict adherence to CDC guidelines, the State recommends restaurants put into place an assortment of measures to protect consumers and employees.

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METRO NASHVILLE'S RESPONSE

• Roadmap for Reopening Nashville

• Metro Public Health Department issued a Safer at Home Order directing all residents of Nashville and Davidson County to stay inside their homes unless they are engaged in certain “essential activities.”

• For a full run down on the status of all Metro services, public utilities, courts, and more please visit asafenashville.org and then click "Status of Nashville Services".

• Mayor Cooper announced a Roadmap for Reopening Nashville which was created in cooperation with public health officials, business leaders, and community leaders to ensure that our community takes a measured approach in safely getting Nashvillians back to work.

• Metro Water has suspended cut-offs and will waive late fees until the end of April. Metro Water Services customers who have found themselves experiencing financial hardship may request a payment plan for outstanding balances by calling 615-862-4600.

• Nashville Electric Service (NES) has suspended all disconnections for nonpayment and is waiving all late fees through May 31.

• Piedmont Natural Gas has suspended all disconnections until further notice.

• The Sheriff’s Office has suspended eviction notices until further notice.

• All public transit systems remain fully operational.

• Updates to Metro Nashville's operations regarding their operations, as well as updated restrictions for local businesses.

• Learn how to make your own "No Sew Mask".

• Public Works: Temporary Changes to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

LOCAL RESOURCES

• Not everyone is safer at home. The YWCA of Nashville‘s Domestic Violence Crisis & Support Help Line is anonymous, confidential, and available 24/7. Call 1-800-334-4628 or Text 615-983-5170 for help without speaking a word.

• If you are experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19 crisis, the United Way of Greater Nashville COVID-19 Response Fund may be able to help.

• Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce: Be a Good Neighbor and help support small businesses in the ways they need it most right now

• How to Use the Public Library at Home

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BUSINESS RESOURCES

• US Small Business Administration: Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources

  • Economic Injury Disaster Loans are administered and processed through the SBA. Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

  • Applicants may also call the SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance.

• Bass Berry Sims: CARES Act Information

• Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development

• Tennessee Talent Exchange powered by Jobs4TN

• Coronavirus checks, direct deposits are coming. Here's everything you need to know.

• AT&T, Comcast, Spectrum / Charter Communications and Tennessee Broadband Association temporarily offering free internet service, waiving disconnect and late fees, providing access to WiFi hot spots and other measures to help people at home access the services they need. Click here to learn more. 

• Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile are abiding by the FCC agreement, providing unlimited data to existing customers and will allow all handsets to enable hot-spots for 60 days at no extra charge. 

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EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE 

• Tennessee Department of Education: Statement from Commissioner Penny Schwinn on Governor’s Recommendation to Extend School Closures (Closures until April 24, 2020)

• Tennessee Department of Human Services: Emergency Response and Recovery Grants for Existing Child Care Facilities

• TDOE and PBS Partnership: Daily instructional content for Tennessee students

• Policy Innovators in Education: Rapid Response Resources – COVID-19

• ExcelinEd has also created a map and online guide for school closures and accountability waiver status. 

• The Education Commission of the States has created a state legislative tracker associated with COVID-19 related legislation and education. 

• Free student meals from MNPS - along with food boxes provided by Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee at sites identified throughout Davidson County. MNPS is offering free breakfast and lunch to children in Nashville at locations throughout Davidson County. More information available here.

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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

• National Alliance on Mental Illness: COVID-19 Resource and Information Guide

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