Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced yesterday the state will lift capacity restrictions on restaurants and retail and allow large attractions to reopen starting Friday, May 22, 2020. According to a release from the governor’s office, restrictions will be lifted and businesses and leaders will instead “focus on social distancing best practices” while the COVID-19 situation continues.

Guidelines for reopening and lifting restrictions will be released early next week prior to May 22, 2020.

The release said large attractions include: racetracks, amusement parks, water parks, movie theaters, dinner theaters, auditoriums, large museums and more.