~ from the Office of Neighborhoods The City of Knoxville is currently in Phase 1 of re-opening after the onset of COVID-19 in March. The Knox County Health Department is regularly testing and closely monitoring the number of cases in our area. Closures and guidelines are being closely watched and considered as we work up […]
As Tennessee continues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the state’s Economic Recovery Group announced today it will lift capacity restrictions on restaurants and retail to instead focus on social distancing best practices effective May 22 and issue guidelines to facilitate the safe reopening of larger, non-contact attractions on or after May 22. New Tennessee […]
Not-for-profit organization Knox Makes Masks is working hard to take and fill orders of homemade masks for hospitals and frontline workers across East Tennessee. Knox Makes Masks provides masks free of charge to frontline workers. All masks are made by volunteers from donated materials, and volunteers pick up masks from their makers and deliver […]
As small businesses begin to reopen, personal protection equipment (PPE) and sanitary supplies are hard to find. That’s why a group of volunteers and business leaders stepped up to help. Small Business Care Knox was created to provide small business owners with the items they need to, both get their doors open, and keep their employees and […]
~ from Amy Dolinky, Knox County COVID-19 Joint Information Center As Governor Lee mentioned in his media briefing yesterday, the state ordered facemasks for distribution through local health departments. KCHD has received a shipment of masks from the state and will begin distributing those today. The public can visit the main KCHD building (140 Dameron […]
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Unified Command Group (UCG) is announcing two strategic partnerships today in the state’s COVID-19 re-opening effort to make sure Tennessee households and health care workers have protective face coverings and clean personal protective equipment. “We’ve used private sector innovation, strategic partnerships, and state procurement efforts to make personal protective equipment […]
Vulnerable Population Urged to Continue COVID-19 Safety Measures As the state gradually emerges from its COVID-19 restrictions, the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability reminds older adults that they should continue to be vigilant about exposing themselves to the deadly coronavirus. “Older adults across the state have demonstrated great resolve in keeping themselves […]
The City of Knoxville regrets to announce the cancellation of this year’s Festival on the 4th celebration due to ongoing concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual event draws thousands to the World’s Fair Park grounds every year to enjoy family-fun activities, the sounds of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and to revel in the […]
Today, the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives released guidance for faith communities on gathering together in houses of worship. “Tennessee’s faith leaders have been incredibly innovative in finding alternative ways to worship that incorporate social distancing so they can continue to provide spiritual guidance, fellowship, and service to their neighbors during these […]
Click here to view the order from the Knox County Health Department allowing personal service industries (salons, spas, tattoo parlors, among others) in Knox County to open on Friday, May 1, provided they follow the recommended guidance for reopening.