Covid-19 testing increases as new tests become available The state of Tennessee continues to make considerable progress increasing the number of Covid-19 tests being performed across our state. As of Friday morning, 59,849 Tennesseans have been tested, with 55,215 negative test results and 4,634 positive tests. This week, the state received 120 Covid-19 rapid result tests.…

Applications now open for Paycheck Protection Program Tennessee small businesses, independent contractors and self-employed individuals adversely affected by the economic downturn of the COVID-19 pandemic can begin to apply for forgivable loans through the Small Business Administration. The Small Business Administration launched its $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program as part of a $2 trillion federal stimulus…

Assistant Leader Gant fights for Tennessee businesses and employees As the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic continues and this aggressive, highly contagious pathogen spreads throughout communities across Tennessee, my colleagues and I continue to work together and with our federal government to meet the evolving needs of our businesses and their employees during these extraordinary times. This week,…