Written by Digital Content Manager Alicia Patton
Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland has renewed the local state of emergency until April 21.
The announcement comes after Governor Bill Lee initiated the "Stay at Home" order which requires all Tennesseans to stay home unless their carrying out essential business such as grocery shopping.
Mayor McFarland says although the extension expires April 21 it can be extended to protect health and safety during this pandemic.
The mayor's next Facebook Live televised briefing is today at 6 p.m.