Gov. Bill Lee enacts gathering restrictions, refuses mask mandate as Tennessee COVID-19 outbreak surges The Citizen 5 years ago The governor for months has refused to require mask-wearing statewide. Source: The Daily News Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Judge halts Gov. Bill Lee's school mask opt-out order, allowing Shelby County to enforce mask rulesDateSeptember 4, 2021In relation toLascassasWhy Rutherford County won't issue mask mandateDateJune 30, 2020In relation toLascassasWhy Rutherford County won't issue a mask mandateDateJuly 1, 2020In relation toLascassas