On Monday, August 16, 2021, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 84 to give parents the ability to opt their child out of a local mask mandate enacted by a school or health board. As a result, Governor Lee said he will not be calling a special session at this time regarding the mask issue. Governor Lee acknowledged that Tennessee is facing a significant challenge in hospitals as a result of the increase in COVID cases but said the government will not mandate anyone get a vaccine. However, Lee does encouraged Tennesseans to consider getting vaccinated.
Gov. Lee Signs Executive Order Giving Parents Ability to Opt Out of School Mask Mandates
Aug 16, 2021 | 3:55 PM