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...

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...

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...

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...

State Senator Richard Briggs (R-Knoxville) is encouraging citizens to take advantage of Tennessee’s 15th annual Sales Tax Holiday set to begin the last weekend in July. This year, the General Assembly passed legislation extending the yearly tax-free weekend to two...

An editorial by Senator Mike Bell Never has recreation in the great outdoors been more inviting to the public than it is today.  While many look for new activities where people are easily distanced, Tennesseans are flocking to the woods, waters, fields, and trails to...

On July 15, 2020, Superintendent Bob Thomas will share the district’s reopening plan with the Board of Education. The full plan is now available at www.knoxschools.org/connect, along with summary documents and Frequently Asked Questions organized by topic.   Key...

  The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is giving more families an opportunity to apply for a program that’s already provided valuable financial assistance to thousands across the state who’ve been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. TDHS has extended...

Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 54 to grant county mayors in 89 counties the authority to issue local mask requirements in the event of a significant rise in COVID-19 cases.   “While our densely populated urban areas continue to have the...