GALLATIN, Tenn. (WTVF) — Sumner County Mayor Anthony Holt issued an executive order requiring residents to wear face masks while in public.
The county-wide order will take effect on Tuesday, July 7.
"We are currently experiencing a public health emergency we need everyone's help to slow the rising trend of this deadly virus," Mayor Holt said.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued an executive order granting county mayors the authority to issue local requirements.
"Pandemic fatigue is real...but now is the time to take proactive measures to focus on the health of our family friends and neighbors," Holt added.
Sumner County Sheriff's deputies will be handing out free masks at distribution sites throughout the county. The distribution times and locations will be posted on the sheriff's website and Facebook page.
