Red Light, Green Light

Knox County Health Department epidemiologists explain the numbers behind their coronavirus tracking system.

Second Opinions

KCS Chromebook

School board members ponder a $7 million proposal to provide laptops for every student and question plans for sparse graduation ceremonies.

Funding Moves Forward

Main Assembly Room

City Council approved Kincannon’s proposed budget on first reading Tuesday and sent immediate COVID-19 relief down the fast track.

‘This Is Not OK’

service workers

As Tennessee reopens, many frontline workers fear for their safety. In a state long hostile to organized labor, what are their options?

Cautious First Steps

Charlotte Tolley at Farmers Market

As reopening begins, businesses and consumers adjust to new norms while officials offer metrics for success — or failure.

Green Strategies

The city stays the course on sustainability, while KUB inks a deal with TVA that should boost solar’s share of the power pie.

Behind Closed Doors

mcclung museum

From preservation to education to online curation, Knoxville’s museums continue their missions even while sealed off from the world.

Tales From the Shutdown

Dogwood trail

We asked readers for their thoughts and experiences during the period of self-isolation. They wrote about gratitude, hope and other things that grow.

One Step at a Time

Knox County’s businesses will embark on a phased reopening on Friday, but social distancing measures will remain as a part of daily commerce.

Mixed Reactions

business collage

Some Knoxville businesses are eager to open their doors this Friday, but others are taking a more cautious approach.