At today’s Knox County Health Department Covid-19 briefing, the Chief Medical Official from UT Medical joined to answer questions. Dr. Keith Gray joined KCHD Director Martha Buchanan and addressed many issues within the county and across the state. Gray gave insight into the positivity rate of Covid-19 tests across the state. “From the…… MORE
The Knoxville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding this man who can be seen walking out of the Mast General Store on June 4 with items he did not pay for. Photos and more information provided below: KPD investigators are working to identify the pictured suspect from a…… MORE
The Knox County Health Department will begin discussing plans for phase three of reopening next week. Charity Menefee of KCHD reports that the county is hitting most of the benchmarks laid out in the reopening plan, but that the health department is keeping a close eye on certain numbers. “Right now, a lot…… MORE
The Knox County Health Department is continuing to encourage people who may experience Covid-19 symptoms to go and get a free test. Martha Buchanan, director of KCHD, says there are more symptoms now than there used to be. “Fever, cough, shortness of breath, there’s also a loss of smell or tastes, some folks…… MORE
According to Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, Knox County has performed over 16,000 Covid-19 tests. This number does not include the tests that have been performed by private providers which means the actual number of total tests is much higher. Knox County has had 410 positive cases of Coronavirus. If the county had performed…… MORE
A Greenbrier, Tennessee police officer resigned the day after leaked Facebook posts that included a controversial comment about George Floyd. Cory Tidwell posted memes that included pictures of Michelle Obama and others accusing minorities of committing crimes. Tidwell made a comment following a different post about George Floyd that said “If he was…… MORE
Governor Bill Lee addressed Tennesseans Thursday afternoon in his Covid-19 briefing. Lee highlighted how well Tennessee has fared throughout the Coronavirus pandemic compared to other states. According to Lee, other governors have reached out to him to tell him that he is in an enviable position because of the testing in Tennessee and the response…… MORE
Tennessee’s new statewide COVID-19 numbers show an increase of 373 in the number of cases, that pushes the total to 21,679. There have been 14,632 recoveries and 356 deaths, and increase of 3 from Wednesday, associated with COVID-19. County By County Breakdown: … MORE
Governor Bill Lee took the podium today for a Covid-19 press briefing. Lee started by referencing numbers such as the 14.7% unemployment rate in Tennessee which is the highest on record. The state government is combating the growing unemployment by entering phase two of the statewide reopening on Friday. Lee praised the state’s testing…… MORE
Knoxville Police Department is asking for your help in providing information on Charles Brandon Smith. In a social media post Thursday afterternoon, KPD said: “KPD investigators are working to locate Charles Brandon Smith, age 33. Smith has warrants on file for theft, evading arrest and driving on a suspended license. Smith was last seen…… MORE
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The Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art presents Artists on Location 2025, a Plein Air Painting Event, at the Knoxville Museum of Art Saturday, April 26, from 5:30 to 9:00 pm.
Join Blount Memorial Saturday, May 10 as they host their Inaugural Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those who have fought the battle, and raise money to expand access to life-saving breast cancer screening and diagnostic services right here in Blount County! Gather for this event at Blount Memorial Health Center at Springbrook – 220 Associates Blvd. Alcoa, TN.
Don’t miss all the exciting events that Dogwood Arts has to offer in April! Chalk Walk, Dogwood Trails, Spring Featured Gardens, The Dogwood Arts Festival and More!
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