The Metro Nashville Police Department will begin enforcing the city's mask mandate beginning July 15. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

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Metro Nashville police to begin enforcing city's mask order July 15, with dedicated teams on Broadway

Following consultations with the mayor's office and the Metro Public Health Department, Metro Nashville Police Department officers will begin actively enforcing the city's mandatory mask order on July 15, according to a news release.

Williamson County commissioners approve task force to re-evaluate Confederate flag on county seal

The Williamson County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to create a task force to re-evaluate the county seal in an 18-5 vote on July 13.

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Metro Nashville changes hours at COVID-19 testing sites due to heat

Beginning July 15, Metro Nashville will open the city's three drive-thru assessment centers for COVID-19 testing two hours earlier, public health officials announced at a July 14 press briefing.

Williamson County Schools board of education approves back-to-school plan

The Williamson County board of education voted to endorse the framework plan for the 2020-21 Williamson County School year at its July 13 meeting in an 11-1 vote.

Tennessee coronavirus cases rise by over 1,500 in 24 hours

Cases of the coronavirus in Tennessee have risen to 66,788 as of July 14, according to the latest update from the Tennessee Department of Health.

This marks an increase of 1,514 new cases reported since the department's last update July 13.

Dylan Aycock and Alex Hosey contributed to this report.

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