State data through May shows people continuing to spend money during the pandemic, producing more revenue than local officials expected. Will that continue?
‘The Options Are Terrible’
Whether they decided to keep their children home or send them back to school, Knox County parents are unhappy with the choices presented.
Power Poll: Mixed Feelings on School Plans
About half of local community leaders say classrooms should reopen for in-person instruction.
Bringing the Internet Home
Ahead of schools reopening, an emergency plan aims to provide broadband access to families who need it.
School Board Adopts Reopening Plan
The new school year will bring mandatory masks, an online option and a week’s delay to allow staff time to prepare.
Multiple Choices
As Knox County Schools sorts out options for reopening this fall, a community task force says parents need to hear more clarity.
Open With Caution
A Knox County Schools survey shows parents, students and teachers all want to get back to the classroom this fall — but carefully.
School Board Renews Thomas’ Contract
But a 7-2 vote shows a growing desire to think about what — and who — comes next.
Development Comes to Coward Mill
A new school and a road project will transform one of Northwest Knox County’s few remaining rural corners.
Proms and Circumstance
As active COVID-19 cases hit a new peak in Knox County, high school students are gathering for graduations and dances.