Local heroes sewing facemasks to protect against Coronavirus

The number of medical supplies such as face masks began to dwindle as COVID-19 continued to spread.

Once again, members of the community took it upon themselves to help out in any way they knew how.

Alicia Sims Hobbs and Katrina Ivey-Chapman, just to name a couple, have begun making masks for themselves and others once they saw a need.

"I had left over fabric and just wanted to help," said Hobbs.

Orders have mostly been for individuals, but some have been group orders for businesses who were deemed essential.

Governor Bill Lee urged Tennesseans to wear a mask, as well as continue to take other...