Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs steps up the pressure on his own Health Department to accelerate the reopening plan.
One Step at a Time
Knox County’s businesses will embark on a phased reopening on Friday, but social distancing measures will remain as a part of daily commerce.
The Reopening Dance
Awaiting guidance from the governor, the mayors of Knoxville, Knox County and its neighbors prepare for a still-undefined return to business.
Risky Business
Employers will face challenges managing workplace risks as Tennessee’s economy reopens in the coming weeks.
Priming the Economic Pump
Gov. Bill Lee announces his phased restart of Tennessee’s economy will begin next week as testing ramps up across the state.
Mapping the Outbreak
Health Department data shows the pattern of the coronavirus outbreak in Knox County and could indicate where testing is lacking.
Order Extended
Gov. Lee maintains his Stay at Home directive but plans to begin a phased revival of the state’s economy beginning May 1.
Stand Down or Stay Apart?
With COVID-19 cases and unemployment claims both rising, Gov. Bill Lee is mulling whether to ease restrictions.
Surge Protectors
Lee discusses hospital capacity, personal protective equipment and ventilator distribution during a visit to Knoxville as more COVID-19 cases are detected.
An Order With Teeth
Kincannon backs Safer at Home with enforcement powers in the latest in a series of escalating and sometimes conflicting measures at all levels of government.