Tennessee officials given authority to implement mask requirements after Lee signs order The Citizen 6 years ago Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee gave local officials in the majority of the state’s counties authority to issue mask orders on Saturday. 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 Does your Tennessee county require face masks to be worn in public?DateJuly 20, 2020In relation toLascassasTennessee 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 toLascassas