Determining the Decider

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

The Surveys Say

The Health Department asked local businesses and residents their thoughts on reopening the economy. Here’s what they said.

The Knox County Health Department wants businesses to open their doors and windows as part of the fight against COVID-19.

This week’s rise in COVID-19 cases has become a trend but by itself won’t likely scuttle the county’s economic reopening plan.

COVID-19 patient counts begin to rise in Knox County as restrictions on business activity and social interactions are relaxed.

Knox County issues guidance for businesses and the general public on how to safely increase economic activity.

Coronavirus threats remain, but Knox County’s economy will accelerate its reopening next week.

Workers allege widespread disregard for pandemic safety guidelines at one of Knoxville’s biggest restaurant chains.

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs steps up the pressure on his own Health Department to accelerate the reopening plan.

Knox County faces criticism for preventing a News Sentinel reporter from participating in a health department briefing.