Gov. Bill Lee is extending his state of emergency to run nearly a year.  By David Tulis / NoogaRadio 92.7 FM His executive order No. 71 of Dec. 22 extends his state of emergency through Feb. 27, “at which time the suspension of any state laws and rules and my authorization pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 58-2-118, shall cease and be of no further force or effect.” His state of emergency began March 12, 2020, and he banned commerce and travel April 2, in violation of a provision in the health statute that says any efforts to mitigate a … Continue reading Lee extends emergency controls to 352 days