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Knox County Covid-19 Numbers: Tuesday, May 19

Knox County Covid-19 Numbers: Tuesday, May 19

Knox County COVID-19 Data (Data is updated as of 5/19/2020) These numbers, with the exception of the map, are updated daily at 11 a.m. EDT. State numbers are updated at 2 p.m. CDT daily; there may be a lag in reporting of cumulative numbers at the state level. Please note, these data are meant to provide a rough…MORE

Tennessee Covid-19 Numbers: Friday, May 15

Tennessee Covid-19 Numbers: Friday, May 15

The Tennessee Department of Health reports 16,970 cases of COVID-19 in the state. Up 271 new cases. There are 1,454 people hospitalized and 290 fatalities from the virus in Tennessee. 9,280 people have recovered from COVID-19 meaning they have been released from isolation.   County by county breakdown:     pic.twitter.com/mYh7s5yfAQ — TN Dept. of…MORE

Phase Two of Knox Co. Reopening to Start on May 28

Phase Two of Knox Co. Reopening to Start on May 28

We are roughly two weeks into phase one of the reopening plan in Knox County. KCHD representative Martha Buchanan says as long as we continue the our trend in Knoxville, then we are on pace to start planning phase two on May 28.   Some changes that we already know about phase two is that…MORE

Knox Co. Covid-19 Numbers: Wednesday, May 13

Knox Co. Covid-19 Numbers: Wednesday, May 13

Knox County COVID-19 Data (Data is updated as of 5/13/2020) These numbers, with the exception of the map, are updated daily at 11 a.m. EDT. State numbers are updated at 2 p.m. CDT daily; there may be a lag in reporting of cumulative numbers at the state level. Please note, these data are meant to provide a rough…MORE

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Reopening

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Reopening

The Great Smokey Mountains National Park announced today that it will begin its own phased reopening beginning on May 9. The date was selected in order to balance the reopening decisions being made between Tennessee and North Carolina which both contain land in the park. Beginning 5/9, the park will reopen many roads and trails.…MORE

Knox County Announces Furlough Plan

Knox County announced their furlough plan Thursday morning. Here is the furlough by the numbers: Start: May 9th Length: 8 Weeks Total employees furloughed: 366 Estimated money the county will save: $1.73 million Furloughs by department: Executive Branch Departments: 264 Libraries: 169 Health Department: 26 Engineering and Public Works: 22 Veterans and Senior Services: 17…MORE

Sheriff’s Statement on Missing Child

Sheriff’s Statement on Missing Child

The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office has received almost 800 reports on the missing child, Evelyn Boswell. Many rumors circulating on social media have added to the clutter. On Monday morning, Captain Andy Seabolt released a statement about the misinformation.   “Many of the rumors being circulated have been sent to us time after time during…MORE

Tennessee Inmate on Death Watch Ahead of Planned Execution

Tennessee Inmate on Death Watch Ahead of Planned Execution

Updated Story: The Tennessee Supreme Court has denied a death row inmate’s request for more time to consider questions surrounding the possible bias of a juror who helped hand down the original death sentence decades ago. The state’s top justices ruled on Tuesday that 53-year-old Lee Hall failed to persuade the high court to create…MORE

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Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

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.

Dogwood Arts- April Celebration!

Dogwood Arts- April Celebration!

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!