Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today announced a 5-day extension for eligible small businesses to certify for the Tennessee Business Relief Program (TBRP). “We want to ensure this relief makes it to as many small businesses as possible who are hurting from the impacts of the pandemic,” said Gov. Lee. “I encourage every eligible business […]
The Faith Leaders Church Initiative will be sponsoring Weekend COVID-19 Testing Sept. 19 – 21, 2020. The purpose is to create access to testing to those that cannot get to the Monday – Friday COVID-19 testing sponsored by the Knox County Health Department. The Faith Leaders Church Initiative has been convening a weekly conversation with faith […]
The City of Knoxville released its Application Packet Friday for agencies seeking to provide assistance for housing needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This application is for federal funds to provide services to individuals and families who are currently experiencing homelessness, receiving homeless assistance or having trouble paying housing-related expenses. The application form and instructions are […]
Update includes additional data around positive COVID-19 cases in districts and schools Yesterday, the Tennessee Department of Education released plans to report additional COVID-19 information at school and district levels, including numbers of new positive COVID-19 cases in districts and schools. “Parents and community members are working to make informed decisions, and we […]
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today signed Executive Order No. 59 to extend certain, targeted provisions of Executive Order Nos. 36, 38, 49, 50, 54, and 55 through September 30, 2020 to facilitate the continued treatment and containment of COVID-19 through regulatory flexibility, promoting social distancing and wearing face coverings in public places, and protecting vulnerable […]
New signage will be displayed across downtown Knoxville to remind people that staying safe and healthy can help downtown businesses stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting on Wednesday, Aug. 5, the messaging will be installed in businesses and public areas around the downtown district. The eye-catching signage, provided by Downtown Knoxville Alliance, will […]
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Friday signed Executive Order No. 55, allowing the resumption of contact sports and extending local authority to require masks, among other provisions. “Athletics is an important part of our way of life and provides many benefits for our student-athletes, but common-sense precautions must be taken to combat COVID-19,” said Gov. […]
MEDIC Regional Blood Center will screen donors for COVID-19 antibodies beginning August 3rd through August 31st as part of an ongoing effort to identify and recruit potential COVID Convalescent Plasma donors. All eligible donors will be tested and will need to sign a separate consent form during registration. Donors must donate to be tested […]
The Clarence Brown Theatre and the Department of Theater will suspend live theater productions for the remainder of 2020. “The ongoing incompatibility of theatrical production with University policy and best public health practices in response to COVID-19 force us to this decision. The pandemic demands we take the health and safety of our audiences […]
Given the current pandemic, Knox County Schools and the Knox County Health Department have been working even more closely. Staff from both KCS and KCHD have weekly scheduled calls and are in regular communication regarding COVID-19 and a variety of matters. KCHD reviewed and provided feedback on the district’s reopening plan, representing just one of […]