The Tennessee Grocers and Convenience Store Association is working with our government partners and members to provide an updated list of resources and guidelines in response to this crisis. The most up-to-date list of resources are listed below. We will continue to populate this list as we identify other resources.
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Key Resources
Tennessee Governor's Office
Local Mask Orders
Tennessee Department of Agriculture Guidance for Food Handler - HERE
Tennessee Governor's Office
- Tennessee Pledge - Guidelines for Businesses to Reopen Tennessee Responsibly. Click HERE.
- Retail, Restaurants Enter Phase II, 100% Capacity Allowed
- This development is part of revised guidelines for retail and restaurants
Local Mask Orders
- COVID-19: TN County/ Municipal State of Emergency and Local Mask Requirement. CLICK HERE
- What to do if a food industry associate tests positive for coronavirus. These protocols are approved by the FDA, and are currently being reviewed by the CDC.
- While grocery stores are being asked to remain open, it is very important that they be seen as encouraging social distancing. HERE is a sign retailers might consider using.
- Tennessee has not followed other states by mandating that all businesses close. In those states, there are exceptions for “essential industries”, and all tiers of the food industry are included in that category. Nevertheless, some Tennessee municipalities and counties are issuing orders and declarations that might exceed the state’s lighter touch. If you believe you need to provide your associates and drivers with some “essential industries” cover, you could arm them with a version of THIS LETTER, customized to your company’s details.
Tennessee Department of Agriculture Guidance for Food Handler - HERE
Latest Resources & Guidelines
August 2020
Tennessee Emergency Management Administration (TEMA)
Tennessee Emergency Management Administration (TEMA)
- COVID-19: TN County/ Municipal State of Emergency and Local Mask Requirement. CLICK HERE
July Resources
July 2020
FMI
Tennessee Department of Health
Executive Order 50 – Extends State of Emergency Summary of Executive Order 50
FMI
- Guide for de-escalation for conflicts with customers CLICK HERE
Tennessee Department of Health
- Isolation Protocols CLICK HERE
- Quarantine Protocols CLICK HERE
- Close Contact Guidance CLICK HERE
Executive Order 50 – Extends State of Emergency Summary of Executive Order 50
- https://www.tn.gov/governor/news/2020/6/29/gov--lee-extends-state-of-emergency-to-aug--29--2020.html
- https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/6981936/Madison-County-Mask-Wearing-Order.pdf
June Resources
May Resources
Friday, May 29, 2020
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Office of the Governor
Friday, May 22, 2020
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Monday, May 18, 2020
Office of the Governor
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development
Friday, May 8, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- COVID-19 OSHA Record Keeping Flow Chart - You can use this flow chart to assess whether to record an employee’s COVID-19 illness on the OSHA 300 Log. Click Here
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Office of the Governor
- Executive Order 38 - An order expanding the number of tennesseans who may return to work safely while urging continued adherence to health and social distancing guidelines to limit the spread of covid-19 Click Here
Friday, May 22, 2020
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- OSHA Requires Employer Investigations of Employee COVID-19 Cases You can read a legal analysis of the new guidance HERE.
- Retail, Restaurants Enter Phase II, 100% Capacity Allowed
- This development is part of revised guidelines for retail and restaurants from the governor’s Economic Recovery Group.
- You can view a summary of the latest ERG developments Click Here
- Retailers interested in developing online SNAP purchase capabilities should view this webinar from NGA. Click Here
Monday, May 18, 2020
Office of the Governor
- Economic Recovery Group to Lift Capacity Restrictions on Restaurants and Retail, Allow for Large Attractions to Open. Click Here
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development
- Return to work frequently asked questionss. Click Here
- FMCSA extended their national emergency declaration to June 15, 2020.. Click Here
Friday, May 8, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Retail Workers and Employers in Critical and High Customer-Volume Environments. Click Here
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
- Food and Beverage Industry COVID-19 Test Method Fact Sheet. Click Here
- List of personal protective equipment (PPE) vendors that offer products to assist in following CDC or Tennessee Pledge guidelines. Click Here
- “Tennessee Pledge” Guidelines. Click Here
- Paycheck Protection Program Loans Frequently Asked Questions. Click Here
April Resources
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Executive Order 30
Executive Order 30
- An order allowing Tennesseans to return to work safely while encouraging continued adherence to health guidelines to limit the spread of covid-19. Click Here
- Meat Industry frequently asked questions and talking points. Click Here
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws. Click Here
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Use of Respirators, Face Masks, and Cloth Face Coverings in the Food and Agriculture Sector During Corona-virus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic. Click Here
- What to Do if You Have COVID-19 Confirmed Positive or Exposed Workers in Your Food Production, Storage, or Distribution Operations Regulated by FDA. Click Here
Friday, April 24, 2020
Tennessee Governor's Office
Thursday, April 23, 2020
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Friday, April 17, 2020
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
Monday, April 13, 2020
Executive Order 27
Tennessee Governor's Office
- Tennessee Pledge - Guidelines for Businesses to Reopen Tennessee Responsibly. Click HERE.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Updated FDA best practices for food safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click HERE.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
- FMCSA declared an emergency declaration for several states including Tennessee. This will be in effect until May 13, 2020. Click HERE
Friday, April 17, 2020
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
- CISA released their newest Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce. Click HERE
- An order amending EO15 and taking other necessary measures to facilitate the treatment and containment of COVID19. Click HERE
- The RVP Fuel Waiver has been extended through May 20. This will allow fuel stocks existing on May 20th to be depleted fully by March 20, 2021. Click HERE
Monday, April 13, 2020
Executive Order 27
- An order to extend the stay-at-home provisions through April 30. Click HERE
- FDA Poster of Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up/Delivery Services. Click Here
Friday, April 10, 2020
CDC Interim Guidance for Essential Workers Who Have Been Exposed to COVID-19
CDC Interim Guidance for Essential Workers Who Have Been Exposed to COVID-19
- This guidance applies to critical infrastructure workers (including food and ag) who have been in close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19. Click Here.
- Department of Labor reminder for employers not to retaliate against workers reporting unsafe conditions during Coronavirus pandemic
- Department of Labor alert on safety tips for retail workers during Coronavirus pandemic
- An order to reduce the spread of covid-19 by limiting non-emergency healthcare procedures. Click Here
- An order suspending provisions of certain statutes and rules in order to facilitate remote notarization and witnessing of documents. Click Here
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
- FMCSA’s latest information, declarations, and resources in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Click Here
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Executive Order 24
Executive Order 24
- An order amending Executive Order no. 15 suspending provisions of certain statutes and rules and taking other necessary measures in order to facilitate the treatment and containment of COVID-19. Click Here
- Food Industry Association (FMI) procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) guide. Click Here
Monday, April 6, 2020
Center for Disease Control
Center for Disease Control
- The following are resources available to industry members and consumers on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and food safety. Click Here
- Recommendation Regarding the Use of Cloth Face Coverings, Especially in Areas of Significant Community-Based Transmission. Click Here
- AWG Credit Card Terminal Cleaning Guide Click Here
- POS & Self-Checkout Hardware Cleaning Guide Click Here
