(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) The Rutherford County Health Department's website shows that persons age 65 and older are now (2/22/2021) eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. In addition, Phase 1b is also in effect for staff members of kindergarten through 12th grade schools and child care facilities.
In an effort to get more eligible residents vaccinated, Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron set-up a phone-bank where you talk with a local person who will help set up a vaccination .
Snow Patrol Closings/Cancellations for Monday (2-22-21) Feb 21, 2021 at 03:48 pm by WGNS
SCHOOLS
Murfreesboro City Schools CLOSED (ESP will follow inclement weather hours 7AM-5PM) Due to icy conditions at Overall Creek and Hobgood, those school s ESP sites will change location. Overall students should join ESP at Salem and Hobgood students should join ESP at Black Fox.
COVID-19 Vaccinations
COVID-19 Vaccinations for age 65+ at this time (starting Feb. 22, 2021)
County vaccinations are administered by the Rutherford County Health Department as a drive-through at the old State Farm building (corner of Memorial Boulevard and DeJarnette Lane). Vaccinations are given Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4PM and Sat. 9AM-noon (you must sign-up and have an appointment to get the vaccination see below).
Rutherford County COVID-19 vaccination phone bank:
615-849-0347 (M-F 8:30AM-4:00PM, Sat. 9AM-Noon). The purpose of the call center is to assist county residents with signing up for the state’s priority waiting list, following up with persons on the waiting list for first dose administration, and scheduling second dose appointments.
Grocery stores delay hours
It is likely many businesses that kept doors closed Monday will do the same Tuesday. Those some restaurants and stores were open on Presidents Day, many closed early due to safety concerns for employees and customers.
Kroger stores in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, are set to reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Residents planning to order meals from restaurants should call ahead to verify hours of operation.
Murfreesboro-based Hometown Delivery, which delivers meals from area restaurants, is not in service Tuesday.
MTSU, city and county schools closed
Middle Tennessee State University canceled all of its classes for the second consecutive day due to inclement weather. The Murfreesboro campus will remain closed Wednesday, with the exception of operations essential to public safety and service to on-campus residents.