City Council zoomed into a new era Tuesday by holding its first remote meeting as a measure against spreading the novel coronavirus.
Home, Safe Home
Knox County orders nonessential businesses to close and implores residents to stay home as much as possible as the coronavirus spreads.
Restaurant Restrictions
Lee orders all restaurants and bars in Tennessee to close or offer only carryout or delivery service, and limits public gatherings to a maximum of 10 people.
Last Call
Responding to the COVID-19 threat, the city is closing all bars and restaurants, while the county is closing bars and placing limits on restaurant capacity.
Power Poll: Coronavirus Response
Local officials get a low score for preparation but higher marks for steps taken to mitigate the threat posed by the pandemic.
Absent but Accounted For
As novel coronavirus cases rise statewide and leaders promise aid, Knox County registers its second COVID-19 patient on a technicality.
Anticipating Action
As the coronavirus arrives in Tennessee, officials implement response plans, impose travel restrictions and take other precautions.
Feeling the Squeeze
Despite a budget cut, Cherokee Health Systems isn’t turning anyone away from Knox County’s indigent care program. But its costs are mounting.
More Beds for Mental Health Treatment
Acadia Healthcare and Covenant Health will team up to build a 90-bed psychiatric hospital in West Knoxville.
Stats and Stories
A Mayors Summit on substance misuse presents data on the opioid epidemic, along with testimony of its toll.