DeKalb County had its second coronavirus case confirmed Thursday. Cannon, White and Grundy counties now all have one confirmed case, according to the state.

As the Tennessee COVID-19 total continues to grow – now with 957 cases, 76 hospitalizations, and three deaths – Warren County has managed to avoid a confirmed case as of 2 p.m. Thursday.

However, one of the coronavirus deaths does hit close to home. According to story from WKRN in Nashville, 73-year-old Pete Meenen was a part-time Grundy County resident. He died March 20.

WKRN quoted Grundy County Mayor Michael Brady as saying Meenen began exhibiting symptoms of coronavirus while in Grundy County. Meenen had dual residency in Davidson County and has been included in the Davidson County totals provided by the state.

In addition to Meenen, Mayor Brady says Grundy County has at least two other coronavirus cases. The state count released Thursday lists Grundy County as having one.

Warren County residents have been encouraged to stay home if at all possible. Several major factories have been shut down this week and most county and city offices are closed to the public, although they remain open and can be reached by phone.

McMinnville Mayor Ben Newman said all city parks are open and he encouraged local residents to enjoy the outdoors while keeping a safe distance from others.

It was announced Wednesday that court proceedings have now been postponed through April 30. Limited court cases have taken place this week. They’ve been handled by video and those cases have only involved inmates at Warren County Jail.

Such video cases had previously been restricted to arraignment only. But due to the current circumstances some inmates have been allowed to enter pleas via video.

“We had two or three inmates enter a time-served plea and they were released,” said Circuit Court Clerk Casi Cantrell.

With court cases postponed for all of April, in addition to what’s already been delayed in March, Cantrell said there will be a logjam when court resumes.

“There are going to be some very large dockets and I think it’s inevitable we’re going to have to add some extra court dates,” she said.

A dropbox has been installed at the back of the courthouse for payments. Courthouse offices remain open Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. The public can access courthouse offices by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.