Franklin County has now had 58 total fatalities from COVID-19 with two new deaths in the area reported by the Tennessee Department of Health on Saturday.

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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.
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit businesses in ways owners never previously imagined, forcing them to adapt to remain viable, and Franklin County’s Montana Drive In is being recognized nationally for its efforts to overcome the odds.
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.Â
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.
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- FC experiences 27th coronavirus death
- Franklin County Senior Center remains closed
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- FC experiences 25th coronavirus death, finishes with 15 reported COVID deaths for October
- FC coronavirus death toll rises to 24
- CDC issues guidelines for Halloween safety
- FC experiences 23rd coronavirus death, seventh COVID death in past six days
- FC coronavirus death toll rises to 22, state deaths surpass 3,000
- FC experiences 20th coronavirus death, 10th COVID fatality of October
- FC coronavirus death toll rises to 19
- Seventeenth coronavirus death reported in Franklin County
- New COVID-19 website launched by Tennessee Department of Health
- FC coronavirus death toll rises to 16
- Fifteenth coronavirus death reported in Franklin County
- FC experiences 14th COVID death, fourth of October
- Gov. Lee to quarantine after potential COVID exposure
- Task Force fields input on COVID from local officals
- Thirteenth coronavirus death reported in Franklin County
- FC coronavirus death toll rises to 12
- 11th coronavirus death reported in Franklin County
- Gov. Lee announces $50 million in new business-relief funding
- FC active-case totals drop below 100 for first time since July 28
- Red Cross blood donors have new opportunity to help patients fighting COVID-19
- Library gets visit, gift from key state officials
- National COVID-19 Remembrance ceremony to be held Sunday
- State of emergency to remain in Tennessee through October
- FC experiences 10th coronavirus death, sixth COVID death of September
- Deadline for small business relief extended until Sept. 30
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- Eighth coronavirus death reported in Franklin County
- Annual Good Shepherd Mardi Gras fundraiser canceled
- Business report: Tennessee housing market has mixed Q2 performance in wake of COVID-19
- Volunteers sought for vaccine trial
- Despite COVID, sale tax revenue is on an upswing
- FC breaks county record with 43 new COVID-19 cases Friday, active cases at 205
- County puts funding toward COVID protection
- FC active-case totals spike to new high of 216
- MCCSN Walk-A-Thon goes on despite COVID
- FC active-case totals hit new peak of 182
- FC coronavirus death toll rises to 7, active cases at 168
- Fifth COVID-19 death reported in Franklin County, active cases for county rise to 166
- FC COVID-19 active-case totals drop to 125 after state changes criteria
- COVID halts FCHS band ensemble activities
- FC coronavirus case totals rise to 534, active cases up to 166
- FC shatters county records with 25 new COVID-19 cases, 156 active cases Tuesday
- COVID-19 active-case totals for FC rise to 147, tying county record
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