From stranded cargo ships to empty grocery shelves, suddenly everyone cares about supply logistics. We talk to a UT expert to understand what’s going on.
A Windfall Spending Plan
The Kincannon administration wants to fund public safety, infrastructure, housing and more with roughly $22 million in federal pandemic aid.
Tentative Gains
Labor and faculty groups at the University of Tennessee say Chancellor Donde Plowman committed to some of their agenda. UT will not confirm it.
The Mask Effect
Since the start of the school year, Knox County has reported far more COVID-19 cases per capita than Tennessee’s other three large counties.
Schools Closed to Prepare for Mask Mandate
A federal judge’s Friday order leaves administrators scrambling as some parents promise mass noncompliance.
Health Department Gets Interim Leaders
Katharine Killen and Kevin Parton will temporarily step up when Dr. Martha Buchanan steps down.
Hospitals Stretched Thin
Administrators paint a grim picture of the impact of the current COVID-19 surge on medical care throughout the region.
Grappling With a Mandate
With legal challenges expected, local employers are taking a cautious approach to President Joe Biden’s order on COVID-19 vaccinations and testing.
Evolving Data
According to the Health Department’s top epidemiologist, compiling COVID-19 case counts is not as simple as it sounds.
Data Process
With juvenile COVID-19 cases still rising, Knox County Schools’ dashboard struggles to keep pace.