As most of Tennessee is reopening its economy, Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced Thursday that Nashville/Davidson County will extend its safer-at-home order until May 8.

Essential businesses can remain open. Nonessential businesses, such as retail outlets, gyms and barber shops, will remain closed, and restaurants will be able to serve only takeout and delivery. Residents are to remain in their homes unless they have essential business to do.

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