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.

The House Health Committee approved a narrowed version of the Knoxville Republican’s bill taking power away from county health boards.

A city Beer Board hearing officer finds West Knoxville bar Billiards & Brews has flouted health orders and municipal law.

Every Monday, we give you a rundown of the week’s public meetings and public events.

A hearing officer issues a beer permit suspension and a fine to Paul’s Oasis for violating a health order and city ordinance.

The Board of Health issues a new order that allows bars and restaurants that serve alcohol to say open one hour later during the pandemic.

Knox County Commission postpones action on dissolving the Board of Health — but makes clear that it still intends to.

Every Monday, we give you a rundown of the week’s public meetings and public events.

County commissioners may vote next week on dissolving the Board of Health. In the meantime, they support more funding for pandemic homeless services.