Every Monday, we give you a rundown of the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Restrictions to Continue
Knox County’s health officer says she will extend public health orders when full pandemic response decisions fall to her.
Health Boards Draw More Fire
Another bill to disempower local health boards advances in the Legislature. This one would ban “vaccine passports.”
‘There Is No Us and Them’
Pledging to protect the community, Buchanan expresses dismay at the divisions over the pandemic response following the Board of Health’s demise.
Commission Dissolves Board of Health
Mask mandate, other regulations up in the air as public health authority shifts back to the county health director.
Commission Accelerates Plan to Dissolve Health Board
A late addition to the agenda means the final vote on removing the body’s authority will come next week.
Loosening the Reins
The Board of Health eases restrictions on event venues, extends bar operating hours and lets the limit on gathering sizes expire.
Venue Adaptations
Owners of event spaces throughout Knox County have had to get creative to survive the pandemic.
Zachary’s Health Board Bill Advances
The House Health Committee approved a narrowed version of the Knoxville Republican’s bill taking power away from county health boards.
Permit Revoked
A city Beer Board hearing officer finds West Knoxville bar Billiards & Brews has flouted health orders and municipal law.