While the first COVID-19 inoculations are in progress, the Tennessee Department of Health is gearing up toward implementing the second round of Moderna shots.

Franklin County has now had 56 total fatalities from COVID-19 with three new deaths in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Thursday.

Franklin County has now had 53 total fatalities from COVID-19 with two new deaths in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Wednesday.

Franklin County has now had 51 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Sunday.

Franklin County has now had 50 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Friday.

With the COVID-19 vaccine supply line being questionable, the Franklin County Health Department is handling all vaccinations be appointment only.

Franklin County has now had 49 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Wednesday.

 Limited availability creates lapse in schedule

To mask or not to mask was a big question the School Board was faced with answering Monday, and it decided on a partial answer.

The COVID-19 vaccine has been in limited supply in Franklin County with a shortage on Monday halting the day's planned inoculation period.

The Franklin County School system has left mask wearing as protection from COVID-19 up to the individual schools, however that may change this evening.

The Tennessee Department of Health is distributing COVID-19 vaccines to residents age 75 and older along with qualifying medical personnel.

 The Tennessee Department of Health has updated the Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccination Plan and its phased approach to administering COVID-19 vaccines to Tennesseans.

Franklin County has now had 48 total fatalities from COVID-19 with two new deaths in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Tuesday.

Franklin County has now had 45 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Tuesday.

Franklin County has now had 3,168 confirmed coronavirus cases and 44 deaths from the disease, according to statistics released by Tennessee Department of Health on Monday.

Franklin County has now had 44 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Sunday.

Franklin County has now had 3,001 total confirmed coronavirus cases and 43 deaths from the disease, according to statistics released by the Tennessee Department of Health on Friday.

Franklin County has now had 43 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Thursday.

The basketball teams of Franklin County and Huntland high schools, as well as the FCHS wrestling teams, will have their respective seasons placed on hold through Christmas amid a spike in local coronavirus cases.

North Lake Elementary School Principal George Butler has died from complications related to COVID-19.

Franklin County has now had 2,758 total confirmed coronavirus cases and 41 deaths from the disease, according to statistics released by the Tennessee Department of Health on Monday.

Franklin County has now had 2,702 total confirmed coronavirus cases and 41 deaths from the disease, according to statistics released by the Tennessee Department of Health on Sunday.

The Finance Committee reviewed department coronavirus-relief funding requests totaling $579,097 at its Nov. 24 meeting and agreed to have the County Commission consider appropriating the money at a later date.

Franklin County has now had 2,587 total confirmed coronavirus cases and 41 deaths from the disease, according to statistics released by the Tennessee Department of Health on Friday.

Franklin County has now had 2,514 total confirmed coronavirus cases and 41 deaths from the disease, according to statistics released by the Tennessee Department of Health on Wednesday.

Franklin County has now had 41 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Tuesday.

Franklin County has now had 2,412 total confirmed coronavirus cases and 40 deaths from the disease, according to statistics released by the Tennessee Department of Health on Friday.

Franklin County has now had 40 total fatalities from COVID-19 with two new deaths in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Friday.

Franklin County has now had 38 total fatalities from COVID-19 with two new deaths in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Wednesday.

With the COVID-19 pandemic on an upswing, Southern Tennessee Regional Health System-Winchester/Sewanee says it is prepared to handle increased hospitalization cases.

Franklin County has now had 36 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Tuesday.

Today, the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, in partnership with several statewide organizations, announced the COVID-19 Emotional Support Line is now available for all Tennessee educators. 

Franklin County has now had 35 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Monday.

Gov. Bill Lee’s Unified Command Group is making more COVID-19 testing options available for Tennesseans statewide.

Franklin County has now had 34 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Thursday.

Decherd City Hall has been closed since Tuesday with two clerks testing positive for COVID-19.

Franklin County has now had 33 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Wednesday.

Franklin County has now had 32 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Monday.

Franklin County has now had 31 total fatalities from COVID-19 with two new deaths in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Sunday.

Franklin County has now had 1,844 total confirmed coronavirus cases and 29 deaths from the disease, according to statistics released by the Tennessee Department of Health on Friday.

Program Will Inform Vaccine Delivery Logistics for U.S.

With the active coronavirus cases approaching 300 in Franklin County, the School System is making adjustments to have students study from home in a distance/virtual learning format.

Franklin County has now had 1,739 total confirmed coronavirus cases and 29 deaths from the disease, according to statistics released by the Tennessee Department of Health on Monday.

Franklin County has now had 1,678 total confirmed coronavirus cases and 29 deaths from the disease, according to statistics released by the Tennessee Department of Health on Sunday.

Franklin County has now had 1,647 total confirmed coronavirus cases and 29 deaths from the disease, according to statistics released by the Tennessee Department of Health on Saturday.

Franklin County has now had 29 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Friday.

Confirmed COVID-19 cases have interrupted North Middle School’s basketball teams’ schedules, leading to questions about why the girls were initially quarantined, but the boys weren’t immediately when a player tested positive.

Franklin County has now had 28 total fatalities from COVID-19 with a new death in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Wednesday.