~ 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...

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...

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...

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...

~ 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...

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...

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...

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...

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.