Posted: Jan 6, 2021 / 02:22 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 6, 2021 / 06:19 PM CSTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee lawmakers called for peace Wednesday afternoon after . The building was locked down as violent protests broke out following a reported clash between President Donald Trump supporters and police. Lawmakers were meeting and were expected to declare Joe Biden’s victory.  Governor Bill Lee denounced the violent protests and called the situation “inexcusable.”“The violence happening in our nation’s capitol is inexcusable and an affront to our founding principles and...…Posted: Jan 6, 2021 / 02:22 PM CSTUpdated: Jan 6, 2021 / 06:19 PM CSTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee lawmakers called for peace Wednesday afternoon after . The building was locked down as violent protests broke out following a reported clash between President Donald Trump supporters and police. Lawmakers were meeting and were expected to declare Joe Biden’s victory.  Governor Bill Lee denounced the violent protests and called the situation “inexcusable.”“The violence happening in our nation’s capitol is inexcusable and an affront to our founding principles and...WW…

Posted: Oct 30, 2020 / 04:25 PM CDTUpdated: Oct 30, 2020 / 05:13 PM CDTMAURY COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Maury Regional Health told News 2 Friday afternoon it has reached its capacity for ICU beds.According to marketing director Rita Thompson, the center’s 26 intensive care unit beds are all occupied. In total, the hospital currently has 48 COVID-19 patients, 20 of whom are in the ICU.The hospital does have room for non-ICU patients. The facility has 220 beds, with 161 of being full.This information comes the same day , with 78 new deaths reported. October has marked the deadliest month for the...…Posted: Oct 30, 2020 / 04:25 PM CDTUpdated: Oct 30, 2020 / 05:13 PM CDTMAURY COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Maury Regional Health told News 2 Friday afternoon it has reached its capacity for ICU beds.According to marketing director Rita Thompson, the center’s 26 intensive care unit beds are all occupied. In total, the hospital currently has 48 COVID-19 patients, 20 of whom are in the ICU.The hospital does have room for non-ICU patients. The facility has 220 beds, with 161 of being full.This information comes the same day , with 78 new deaths reported. October has marked the deadliest month for the...WW…

Posted: Sep 8, 2020 / 05:52 PM CDTUpdated: Sep 8, 2020 / 06:18 PM CDTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKNR) — With so many students learning from home, doctors across Middle Tennessee are seeing fewer children getting their back-to-school immunizations.   “Clearly a trend that we’re seeing is families are missing their appointments. And when we have been in touch with some of these families, they’re just afraid,” said Dr. Joseph Gigante, professor of pediatrics at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. “One of the unintended consequences of that has been this marked decrease in...…Posted: Sep 8, 2020 / 05:52 PM CDTUpdated: Sep 8, 2020 / 06:18 PM CDTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKNR) — With so many students learning from home, doctors across Middle Tennessee are seeing fewer children getting their back-to-school immunizations.   “Clearly a trend that we’re seeing is families are missing their appointments. And when we have been in touch with some of these families, they’re just afraid,” said Dr. Joseph Gigante, professor of pediatrics at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. “One of the unintended consequences of that has been this marked decrease in...WW…

Posted: Sep 28, 2020 / 02:24 PM CDTUpdated: Sep 28, 2020 / 02:24 PM CDTMONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett announced Monday he will not extend the emergency order requiring employees of businesses open to the public to wear masks.This follows a series of executive orders that have been extended weekly since March. Although the mayor is easing mask requirements for businesses, anyone entering a county-owned facility will still be required to wear a mask. City of Clarksville offices and Clarksville-Montgomery County School System facilities will also continue...…Posted: Sep 28, 2020 / 02:24 PM CDTUpdated: Sep 28, 2020 / 02:24 PM CDTMONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett announced Monday he will not extend the emergency order requiring employees of businesses open to the public to wear masks.This follows a series of executive orders that have been extended weekly since March. Although the mayor is easing mask requirements for businesses, anyone entering a county-owned facility will still be required to wear a mask. City of Clarksville offices and Clarksville-Montgomery County School System facilities will also continue...WW…

Posted: Aug 26, 2020 / 03:20 PM CDTUpdated: Aug 26, 2020 / 04:04 PM CDTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has issued an official notice of termination for .  Briggs was fired after a showing him ripping a face mask off of a protester’s face who was recording a traffic stop on his phone.According to the notice, Briggs termination took effect at the close of business on August 24. He is set to receive pay for 10 calendar days, in addition to a lump-sum payment for compensated leave time.  An Office of...…Posted: Aug 26, 2020 / 03:20 PM CDTUpdated: Aug 26, 2020 / 04:04 PM CDTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has issued an official notice of termination for .  Briggs was fired after a showing him ripping a face mask off of a protester’s face who was recording a traffic stop on his phone.According to the notice, Briggs termination took effect at the close of business on August 24. He is set to receive pay for 10 calendar days, in addition to a lump-sum payment for compensated leave time.  An Office of...WW…