With Tennessee leading the nation in new COVID-19 cases, local officials plead for leadership from Gov. Bill Lee.
Contact Tracing Reset
With COVID-19 cases rising, the Knox County Health Department is changing the way it tracks the illness through the community.
Health Order: Small Groups Only
The Board of Health has limited the size of public and private gatherings, albeit with numerous exceptions, in an attempt to slow COVID-19’s spread.
A Mandate Compromise
The Board of Health passes a scaled-back restriction on restaurant capacity and closing times, but delays action on limiting social gatherings.
Rethinking Thanksgiving
A newly formed group of local leaders and the CDC are urging citizens to get creative to have a safe holiday during the pandemic.
Knox COVID-19 Cases Soar
The Health Department begs the public to take precautions as City Council moves against scofflaw drinking establishments.
The Pandemic Hits Harder
The Board of Health keeps restrictions in place and the city contemplates enforcing the alcohol service curfew as cases and deaths mount.
Managing the Mandates
Amid vocal criticism, the Knox County Board of Health keeps its focus on coronavirus cases, mitigation measures and hospital capacity.
Restrictions Remain in Place
Amid criticism, the Board of Health extended limits on bars, restaurants and public gatherings to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Commission Chides Health Board
In a nonbinding resolution, county legislators air their displeasures with the mask mandate and other pandemic restrictions.