Buchanan Resigns

After leading the local COVID-19 response, the director of the Knox County Health Department is stepping down.

Ready or Not

Despite public health recommendations and the concerns of some parents, Knox County Schools prepares for an unmasked reopening.

COVID-19 cases are rising at a rapid clip, but mask mandates and business restrictions are not on the table.

An overwhelming majority of survey respondents disagree with the state Department of Health’s decision to stop vaccine outreach to adolescents.

With vaccinations stalled and the arrival of the Delta variant, Knox County COVID-19 case counts are on the rise again.

After an audit prompted by a lost vaccine shipment, officials assure county commissioners they are making reforms.

The pandemic delayed but did not stop a trio of high-profile projects in Knoxville. With the economy reopening, we provide an update.

Knox County’s indoor mask requirement died quickly amid the interplay of the governor’s manifold executive orders on the COVID-19 response.

With some members questioning the need to revisit the requirement, a 4-4 tie leaves it in place for now.

Knox County leaders scramble to find a path forward after Mayor Glenn Jacobs revoked the requirement to wear face coverings in public spaces.