Obscene or Heard?

A drag queen in a white wig singing on stage

With new restrictions on drag shows taking effect next month, the impact of the law on performers and venues remains unclear.

Health Boards Draw More Fire

Tennessee State Capitol Building

Another bill to disempower local health boards advances in the Legislature. This one would ban “vaccine passports.”

Opposing Lineups

A special sales-tax district could help pay for a new baseball stadium, but at least one City Council member doesn’t want to play ball.

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.

Determining the Decider

Tennessee State Capitol Building

State Sen. Richard Briggs turns back an attempt to take public health decisions out of the hands of the county Health Department.

Stand Down or Stay Apart?

With COVID-19 cases and unemployment claims both rising, Gov. Bill Lee is mulling whether to ease restrictions.