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Executive Order No. 35

An Order Amending Executive Order No. 30 to Allow Reopening of Small Group, Non-Contact Entertainment and Recreational Venues Pursuant to New Safety Guidelines

Governor Bill Lee · Tennessee (State)

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Jurisdiction
Tennessee
Level
State
Authority
Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-107
Issued
2020-05-07 May 7, 2020
Effective
12:01 a.m. CDT May 8, 2020 (read as 2020-05-08)
End
Superseded by EO 38 (May 22, 2020) (read as 2020-05-22)
In force
May 8, 2020 to May 22, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Business closureCapacity limitGathering capEvents and venues
Addressees
  • entertainment, recreational and gathering venues
Functions reached
  • AM bowling, arcades, climbing gyms, mini-golf reopened with group and distancing limits
  • PE/SP theaters, concert venues, sporting venues, bars and live-performance venues remained closed to May 22
  • CL dance classes limited to groups under 10
Collection
Tennessee TN

Operative words

11.a. The following venues shall continue to be closed to members or to the public, for the time being: Entertainment, recreational, and certain other gathering venues where operation is likely to result in persons: (1) Being in groups of ten (10) or more; or (2) Coming in close proximity (less than six feet of separation)... Examples... i. Bars, night clubs, and live performance venues...; ii. Concert venues; iii. Sporting event venues; iv. Theaters, auditoriums, performing arts centers...; v. Racetrack spectator venues; vi. Indoor children's play areas; vii. Adult entertainment venues; viii. Amusement parks; ix. Senior centers...; or x. Roller or ice skating rinks. b.... venues that operate in the following manner may reopen: (1) All persons are in groups of less than ten (10) persons; and (2) Such persons and groups maintain at least six (6) feet of separation... Examples... i. Bowling alleys; ii. Arcades; iii. Climbing gyms; iv. Water sports activities; v. Golf driving ranges and mini-golf facilities; vi. Shooting ranges; vii. Dance classes

Enforcement

EO 30 ¶¶ 14, 18; Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-120