Gov. Bill Lee says it's time for all COVID-19 restrictions to be over in Tennessee The Citizen 5 years ago Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, who opposed a statewide mask mandate, on Tuesday took away the ability for most counties in the state to impose mask mandates Source: The Daily News Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said in July a mask mandate could've prevented closuresDateDecember 18, 2020In relation toLascassasGov. Bill Lee enacts gathering restrictions, refuses mask mandate as Tennessee COVID-19 outbreak surgesDateDecember 21, 2020In relation toLascassasGov. Bill Lee defends state's pandemic response as Tennessee becomes top state with COVID-19 infectionsDateSeptember 3, 2021In relation toLascassas