A Map and Masks

A recently published map highlights the current challenges TN faces when it comes to controlling the spread of COVID-19. It shows Kentucky -- where COVID-19 is largely controlled -- and TN, where most counties are seeing more than 25 new cases per 100,000 residents each day -- and where there is no statewide mask mandate and bars are open. Counties in red have great than 25 cases per 100,000 a day. 

For more on news impacting Hendersonville and Sumner County, follow @HvilleNews

Got news? Email us: newshendersonville@gmail.com

COVID-19 Takes a Toll

NHC in Hendersonville reports a death due to COVID-19, the Hendersonville Standard has the story:

A Hendersonville nursing home last week became the county’s third long-term care facility to report a patient death related to COVID-19.

NHC Healthcare on Old Shackle Island Road reported the death to the Tennessee Department of Health on July 23, according to Department of Health Communications Director Shelley Walker.

 The list includes five Sumner County long-term care facilities and accounts for 30 of Sumner’s 68 COVID-19 deaths. The facilities are:

• · The Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing has reported 25 deaths; 99 residents have tested positive for COVID-19; 55 residents have recovered and 69 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. The facility has 173 residents.
• · NHC Place in Gallatin has reported four deaths; eight residents have tested positive for the virus; four have recovered and nine staff members have tested positive. The facility has 77 residents.
• · At Signature Health of Portland Rehab and Wellness Center, one resident and four staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. None have recovered. The facility has 87 residents.
• · At Westmoreland Care and Rehabilitation Center, 10 residents and 12 staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. None have recovered. The facility has 98 residents.
• · NHC Healthcare on Old Shackle Island Road. The facility has 95 residents. Nine have tested positive for COVID-19; one has recovered and eight staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus. One death has been reported at the facility.

MORE> 

For more on news impacting Hendersonville and Sumner County, follow @HvilleNews

Got news? Email us: newshendersonville@gmail.com 

Rhythm at Drakes Creek

Main Street Preps has the story of collegiate baseball at Drakes Creek Park:

The Full Count Rhythm, who will play their home games at Drakes Creek Park Field 3, will host 22 amateur baseball home games and create a family-friendly atmosphere for people to gather, fellowship, and cheer on their team. 

The goal for Rhythm General Manager Josh Carman and Executive Director of Full Count Ministries Jacob Oldham is to disciple college baseball players while also fielding a team the community can be proud of.

MORE>


For more on news impacting Hendersonville and Sumner County, follow @HvilleNews

A Comeback ... Eventually

Jolly Ollie's WILL be back. Just a little later than planned ... because of COVID-19, of course.
The Hendersonville Standard has more:

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Jolly Ollie’s has been unable to schedule their final inspection for re-opening. 

An original reopen date of July 12 will need to be pushed back until Aug. 12 to give the electrical company enough time to have their final inspections. 

“As soon as we can get those inspections done, we will be ready to reopen,” Jolly Ollie’s owner Dilya Knight told the Hendersonville Standard. “I don’t foresee this taking four weeks to get an inspection, but I want to give us enough leeway if any problems arise.”

MORE>

For more on news impacting Hendersonville and Sumner County, follow @HvilleNews

Got news? Email us: newshendersonville@gmail.com

Mask Mandate Extended

A note on back to school and the local mask mandate ... from a post by Sumner County Schools:

Sumner County Mayor Holt has extended his mask order through August 29, 2020. Per Sumner County Schools Pathway to Re-entry Plan, SCS is subject to all local and state requirements.

Students in middle and high school and all staff are required to wear face coverings while at school. Elementary students are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings while at school.

For more on news impacting Hendersonville and Sumner County, follow @HvilleNews