Every Monday, we give you a rundown of the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Mandate Post-Mortem
Knox County’s indoor mask requirement died quickly amid the interplay of the governor’s manifold executive orders on the COVID-19 response.
Jacobs Ends Mask Mandate
Officials have given no explanation for the change in authority that bypassed Dr. Martha Buchanan, the county’s public health officer.
Lee Adds $13.5 Million for Knoxville Stadium
Governor’s budget amendment provides state support without creating a special tax district.
Student Killed in Gunfight at A-E
One Knoxville police officer was wounded in the confrontation at a school that has experienced a spike in deaths from gunfire this year.
Knoxville Lands CGI Service Center
The global information technology and consulting giant will invest $27 million and partner with UT to bring 300 jobs to the community.
Tennessee Power Poll: It’s Raining
State should spend money in hard economic times instead of putting it into the ‘Rainy Day Fund,’ community leaders say.
A ‘Flexible’ Year
The Tennessee General Assembly returns to action today, in a session that will probably be dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic Lessons
Superintendent Bob Thomas makes an appeal for in-person instruction, as Knox County teachers await clarity on evaluations and testing.
Forrest Bumped
The State Capitol Commission votes to remove a Confederate general’s bust, with prominent Knoxville names — living and dead — factoring into the decision.