An increase in absences and checkouts has schools in Lincoln County, Tennessee, closing. Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday because of sickness which school officials say resulted in staffing challenges. The school system said they remained open on Wednesday to help people find time to arrange childcare.

LINCOLN COUNTY, Tenn. ( WHNT) — Lincoln County Schools announced they would be closed due to increased absences. On Tuesday, Lincoln County Schools announced that schools would be closed on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 6 and Feb. 7 respectively.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Several schools across Tennessee are closed this week due to sickness. The following schools are closed: Dickson County Schools: Closed Friday (Daycare facilities closed and after-school activities cancelled)