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Tennessee Covid-19 Numbers: Wednesday, May 14

Tennessee Covid-19 Numbers: Wednesday, May 14

The Tennessee Department of Health reports 16,699 cases of COVID-19 in the state. Up 329 new cases. There are 1,435 people hospitalized and 287 fatalities from the virus in Tennessee. 8,881 people have recovered from COVID-19 meaning they have been released from isolation.   Count By County Breakdown Below:   pic.twitter.com/hTDvTGMp3W — TN Dept. of…MORE

Tennessee Covid-19 Numbers: Wednesday, May 13

Tennessee Covid-19 Numbers: Wednesday, May 13

The state of Tennessee has released today’s Covid-19 Numbers.   Confirmed Cases: 16,370 (up 260) Total Tested: 292,917 (up 8,993) Confirmed Deaths: 273 (up 9) Hospitalizations: 1,388 (up 25) Recovered: 8,624 (up 288)   County-by-county breakdown below.   pic.twitter.com/e6pJJ0pHgc — TN Dept. of Health (@TNDeptofHealth) May 13, 2020MORE

Zoo Knoxville Announces Reopening Plan

Zoo Knoxville Announces Reopening Plan

In a social media post on Tuesday, Zoo Knoxville announced their “target date” to reopen is May 18. Zoo CEO, Lisa New, says that the zoo will take extra precautions such as encouraging social distancing and wearing masks. Zoo staff will also be required to wear masks and the zoo will be providing hand sanitizer…MORE

Knoxville’s Festival on the Fourth Canceled

Knoxville’s Festival on the Fourth Canceled

Downtown Knoxville’s Fourth of July festivities have been canceled. The Festival on The Fourth puts on an annual fireworks display along with music and other family activities, but today the festival was deemed impossible because of the Covid-19 pandemic.   The city is working on alternative celebrations for the holiday, though no details have been…MORE

Knox County COVID-19 Numbers: Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Knox County COVID-19 Case Count   Knox County numbers 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 estimate of testing volume. Due to different source data, numbers…MORE

COVID-19 Numbers for Knox County, Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Knox County COVID-19 Case Count   Knox County numbers 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 estimate of testing volume. Due to different source data, numbers…MORE

Missing Laurel County Boy

Missing Laurel County Boy

A 13-year-old boy went missing around 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning outside of London, Kentucky. The boy is originally from Laurel County, Tennessee.   Jacob Phelps was last seen wearing black pants with a black hoodie and bright green and orange shoes. Police believe Jacob could have run away.   If you have any information on…MORE

Knoxville Sex Offender Arrested

Knoxville Sex Offender Arrested

A Knoxville man, listed as being a sex offender, has been arrested and is being charged with aggravated kidnapping and sexual battery.   William Michael Clark allegedly offered his victim alcohol and convinced the victim to put on boxers before sexually assaulting him. When the victim tried to escape, Clark held a knife at him…MORE

JazzFest on Jackson Coming to Knoxville

JazzFest on Jackson Coming to Knoxville

Coming later this spring, the restaurants and businesses on West Jackson Avenue will be teaming up to host the ‘JazzFest on Jackson.’   The JazzFest will be a short, free, and family friendly musical festival hosted in an area of town that has seen a downturn in business due, in large part, to construction in the…MORE

Maryville Man Accused of Producing Child Porn

A Maryville man is behind bars accused of producing child porn. Investigators say 29-year-old George Everhart made videos with children 7 and 10-years-old. They also say he distributed other videos depicting a 12-year-old. Everhart is due in court in August.MORE

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Dogwood Arts House and Garden Show 2/7-2/9

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The Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show has something for everyone. Our perennial preview of spring invites guests to leave winter at the door, experience over 10,000 sq. ft. of Grand Gardens, and meet the top vendors in home improvement, interior design, appliances, and more—all under one roof.