As late-arriving Census data narrows the redistricting window, citizen groups hope for public input and transparency. History does not give reason to expect much of either.
Under East Tennessee’s Influence
The state’s traditional base of Republican power is overrepresented in legislative leadership. But probably not for long.
Vanishing Vaccine
The Knox County Health Department believes an employee inadvertently tossed out nearly 1,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
Curfew Enforcement
A hearing officer issues a beer permit suspension and a fine to Paul’s Oasis for violating a health order and city ordinance.
Musical Labs
The Health Department has used multiple laboratories for COVID-19 testing, prompting questions about its choice of firms.
Commission Votes to Dissolve Health Board
Even as Knox County COVID cases mount, the body that has guided the pandemic response may lose its authority.
Board of Health Asks for Statewide Mask Mandate
With Tennessee leading the nation in new COVID-19 cases, local officials plead for leadership from Gov. Bill Lee.
Commission Takes Step Toward Scrapping Health Board
The countywide mask mandate and other actions of the medical professionals have raised public ire.
Contact Tracing Reset
With COVID-19 cases rising, the Knox County Health Department is changing the way it tracks the illness through the community.
Apart Together
University officials say that even with physical distancing and virtual classes, students want to be on campus as much as possible.