A team of federal health officials says a lack of consistent messaging from state and federal levels has sown public confusion.
Bringing the Internet Home
Ahead of schools reopening, an emergency plan aims to provide broadband access to families who need it.
Catching Up to the Coronavirus
The Board of Health warns that more restrictions are possible if the spread of COVID-19 isn’t controlled.
School Board Adopts Reopening Plan
The new school year will bring mandatory masks, an online option and a week’s delay to allow staff time to prepare.
Pandemic Clouds Gather
Federal officials visited Knoxville last week amid soaring COVID-19 case counts, rising death totals and a push for more contact tracers.
Bracing for a Wave
The Health Department is getting a boost in funding and hospitals are updating plans as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Balancing Risk
The school system’s plan for reopening in the fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t finalized, but there will be a remote learning option.
Masks Mandated
The Knox County Board of Health votes to issue an order requiring people to wear face coverings in virtually all indoor public spaces.
Multiple Choices
As Knox County Schools sorts out options for reopening this fall, a community task force says parents need to hear more clarity.
Justice and Dollars
University of Tennessee leadership pledges action on racial equity while approving a pandemic-strapped budget.