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Tennessee
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 9, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Tennessee, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Resource website.
Business-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates $349 billion to assist small businesses through section 7(a) loans and Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), administered by the Small Business Administration … » more information -
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDLs”) provide working capital to help small business concerns, small agricultural cooperatives and aquaculture companies, and most private non-profit organizations (of all sizes) meet financial obligations that … » more information -
Expedited Unemployment Claim Process for Employers
Employers experiencing reduced hours or closing due to COVID-19 may expedite the unemployment claim process for their employees by providing a mass layoff list or an employer-filed mass claim to the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce … » more information -
Extension of State Franchise and Excise Tax Filing and Payment Extension in Light of COVID-19
The Tennessee Department of Revenue has extended the due date for filing and paying state franchise and excise tax from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020. … » more information -
Fee Waivers for Business Entity Filings Required for Relief from State or Federal Programs
Until August 1, 2020, the Tennessee Secretary of State has waived the fee for obtaining copies of business entity filings from the Secretary of State’s Office when such documents are needed to seek relief under a state or federal disaster assistance … » more information -
Guidelines for Reopening of Businesses and Guidelines for Nursing Homes, Places of Worship and Social Gatherings
The Governor of Tennessee has lifted previous orders requiring the closure of certain businesses provided that such businesses comply with the applicable reopening guidelines. The Governor’s Executive Order also outlines guidelines for and … » more information -
Limits on Liability for Healthcare Providers
The state of emergency declared by the Governor of Tennessee has triggered certain protections for healthcare workers in the state. Further, the state’s previously existing Good Samaritan Law may act to limit the liability exposure faced by heath … » more information -
Notice of Ability to File Liens on Vehicles with Secretary of State in Light of COVID-19
In light of COVID-19, the Governor of Tennessee passed an executive order which allows for the recordation of an interest in financed vehicles with the Secretary of State while county offices are closed. » more information -
Notice of Exception to Rules and Regulations Limiting Hours of Service for Operators or Commercial Motor Vehicles Providing Supplies to Assist Persons Affected by COVID-19
In light of COVID-19, Tennessee has instituted a temporary exception from the federal rules and regulations limiting the hours of service for the operator of a commercial motor vehicle providing supplies, equipment, personnel, and other provisions … » more information -
Professional Privilege Tax Filing and Payment Extension in Light of COVID-19
The Tennessee Department of Revenue has extended the due date for filing and paying the professional privilege tax from June 1, 2020 to July 1, 2020. » more information -
Remote Shareholder Meetings
Tennessee corporate code has been annotated to waive certain requirements and allow corporations to conduct remote shareholder meetings provided that the corporation or its board of directors establishes certain procedures. » more information -
Small and Rural Hospital Grants
The Small and Rural Hospital Readiness Grant program supports hospitals that are facing financial strain due to the ongoing response to COVID-19. Grants, totaling $10 million across eligible hospitals, will be allocated from the state’s FY20 … » more information -
State Business Tax Filing and Payment Extension in Light of COVID-19
The Tennessee Department of Revenue has extended the due date for filing and paying the Business Tax from April 15, 2020 to June 15, 2020. » more information -
Talent Exchange Program for Grocery, Retail and Logistics Job Seekers and Companies
The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development has implemented a program to help quickly connect job seekers to companies that are hiring in the grocery, retail, and logistics industry. » more information -
Website Listing Resources for Small Businesses
In light of COVID-19, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development has launched a website that provides links to useful resources for small business owners. » more information
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance Benefits
The CARES Act creates a temporary Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program that expands eligibility for unemployment benefits and increases those benefits for certain individuals who are unable to work due to the COVID-19 emergency. The program … » more information -
Credit for Sick Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a refundable income-tax credit to self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”), were they … » more information -
Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid, job-protected leave for up to twelve weeks in connection with qualified family caregiving needs. The intended … » more information -
Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”) requires government employers and employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave if those employees are unable to work due to COVID-19. Full paid leave is … » more information -
Emergency Cash Assistance Program for Families Impacted by COVID-19
The Tennessee Department of Human Service is making essential financial resources available to families that have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. The Emergency Cash Assistance program provides two monthly cash payments to … » more information -
Expedited Unemployment Claim Process for Employers
Employers experiencing reduced hours or closing due to COVID-19 may expedite the unemployment claim process for their employees by providing a mass layoff list or an employer-filed mass claim to the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce … » more information -
Guidelines for Reopening of Businesses and Guidelines for Nursing Homes, Places of Worship and Social Gatherings
The Governor of Tennessee has lifted previous orders requiring the closure of certain businesses provided that such businesses comply with the applicable reopening guidelines. The Governor’s Executive Order also outlines guidelines for and … » more information -
Limits on Liability for Healthcare Providers
The state of emergency declared by the Governor of Tennessee has triggered certain protections for healthcare workers in the state. Further, the state’s previously existing Good Samaritan Law may act to limit the liability exposure faced by heath … » more information -
Talent Exchange Program for Grocery, Retail and Logistics Job Seekers and Companies
The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development has implemented a program to help quickly connect job seekers to companies that are hiring in the grocery, retail, and logistics industry. » more information -
Unemployment Benefits for Employees, Self-Employed Individuals and Independent Contractors
Unemployed workers affected by COVID-19 may be eligible for benefits under already-existing Tennessee unemployment insurance, which provides temporary income for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and who are either looking for … » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
Free Meal Programs for School Age Children
The Tennessee Department of Education will continue to provide free meals to school aged children despite school closures. Meal programs may vary by school district. » more information -
Free Meal Programs for School Age Children
The Tennessee Department of Education will continue to provide free meals to school aged children despite school closures. Meal programs may vary by school district. Additionally, the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South is distributing free meals to … » more information -
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Tennessee’s SNAP program provides nutritional assistance benefits to children and families, the elderly, the disabled, unemployed and working families by supplementing monthly food budgets. Although SNAP is an existing program, individuals and … » more information -
Women, Infants and Children Program Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (WIC)
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is designed to provide supplemental food assistance and nutrition education to low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to … » more information -
Feeding America
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Feeding America network of food banks has added mobile pantry stops and is implementing drive-through food pickup and delivery options. Feeding America has also established the COVID-19 Response Fund to help … » more information -
Mon Ami
Mon Ami is a non-profit organization that matches seniors with local volunteers who visit them weekly. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Mon Ami is offering seniors nationwide social visits by phone or video. Additionally, Mon Ami is providing … » more information -
Restaurant Workers Relief Program
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lee Initiative has established the Restaurant Workers Relief Program, through which it is operating grab-and-go food sites in cities throughout the United States for restaurant employees that were either … » more information -
Mid-South Food Bank (Tennessee)
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Mid-South Food Bank is continuing to operate its mobile food pantry in Memphis. » more information
Health-Related Relief Programs
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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
This section of the CARES Act addresses proper procedures to be used by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority in implementing countermeasure research, development and procurement with respect to biodefense and infectious … » more information -
CARES Act Provisions for Seniors and Healthy Start
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) includes provisions addressing senior assistance programs and Healthy Start. » more information -
CARES Act: Coverage of Testing and Preventative Services
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) mandates that private health insurers cover certain testing and preventative services for COVID-19 without prior authorization and at no cost. » more information -
CARES Act: Support for Healthcare Providers
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates funds to detect, prevent, diagnose, and treat coronavirus, and provides additional funding for telehealth: … » more information -
Defense Health Program
This program appropriates $82 million in additional funding to the Department of Defense to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related services for beneficiaries of military TRICARE health plans, as described in Division F, Section … » more information -
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Health Provisions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides no-cost COVID-19 testing for participants in private health insurance plans and beneficiaries of federal health insurance programs, and expanded Medicaid benefits. » more information -
Indian Health Services
This program provides funding to the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the program appropriates $64 million in new funding to the Indian Health Service to be used to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic … » more information -
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
This section appropriates an additional $1 billion for a “Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund” for the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) to pay claims submitted by providers for reimbursement for the cost of COVID-19 … » more information -
Notice of Additional Prescription Refills in Light of COVID-19
In light of COVID-19, Pharmacists may dispense an extra 90-day supply of maintenance prescriptions without proper authorization to persons as is necessary. » more information -
Remote COVID-19 Testing Sites
The Tennessee Department of Health is providing remote testing sites for COVID-19 throughout the state. » more information -
TennCare
TennCare is the state of Tennessee’s Medicaid program. It provides healthcare to mostly low-income pregnant women, parents or caretakers of a minor child, children and individuals who are elderly or have a disability. To get TennCare, you must meet … » more information -
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking guidance related to … » more information -
National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of free, community-based, non-profit, volunteer-supported medical clinics serving people without, or with little, health insurance. The NAFC … » more information
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