In its first virtual meeting, the school board supports a plan to provide educational materials to students stranded while classrooms are closed.
Testing and Trusting
With cases steadily rising, streets are quiet while state and local officials focus on measuring the spread and blunting the impact of the novel coronavirus.
The Compass Guide to COVID-19
All of our coverage of the ongoing effects of the coronavirus pandemic in Knoxville, Knox County and Tennessee.
Tracking COVID-19
A compilation of Daily Tracker items from our weekday subscriber email, organized chronologically.
Home, Safe Home
Knox County orders nonessential businesses to close and implores residents to stay home as much as possible as the coronavirus spreads.
UT Learns to Zoom
On the first day of online classes, faculty and students adjust to a new kind of classroom. Pajamas allowed.
Restaurant Restrictions
Lee orders all restaurants and bars in Tennessee to close or offer only carryout or delivery service, and limits public gatherings to a maximum of 10 people.
More Mitigating Measures
As Tennessee healthcare professionals prepare for a tsunami of COVID-19 patients, they ask Lee for greater public restrictions.
Class Struggle
Knox County Schools say they’re not equipped to provide equitable education while classrooms are closed. Some parents and teachers want to know why not.