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- More Than 2 Million People Sign Petition To Change NBA Logo To Silhouette Of Kobe Bryant
- Bad driver’s license photo? A new bill would allow you to pick the best of 3
- Philadelphia College Student Being Tested For Possible Case Of Coronavirus, Officials Say
- New York begins construction of ramps for people with disabilities to gain better access to the popular Boardwalk under ABA guidelines
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee issues two-week 'safer at home' order, closes non-essential businesses
Created: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:41:29 +0000
Author: Brett Kelman and Natalie Allison, Nashville Tennessean
The Tennessee order will last two weeks and follows similar coronavirus restrictions put in mayors in Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville.
Knox judges issue 'extraordinary' book-and-release order amid coronavirus outbreak
Created: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:06:59 +0000
Author: Jamie Satterfield, Knoxville News Sentinel
Knox County's judges issued an order Monday to try to stop the flow of inmates into the county's jails amid the coronavirus pandemic.
More details: Knox judges issue 'extraordinary' book-and-release order amid coronavirus outbreak
City and county approve $600,000 for Zoo Knoxville — and more could be coming
Created: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 23:16:00 +0000
Author: Ryan Wilusz, Knoxville News Sentinel
Zoo Knoxville, which closed its doors March 16, receives 75% of its operating revenue from ticket sales and memberships.
More details: City and county approve $600,000 for Zoo Knoxville — and more could be coming
'Stress upon stress': Stuck at home and short on cellphone minutes, Tennessee families struggle with social isolation
Created: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 03:00:09 +0000
Author: Anita Wadhwani, Nashville Tennessean
School closures and "safe at home" directives implemented in counties across Tennessee have confined parents and children to relentless contact at home.
Restaurant inspections: Only 1 perfect health score this week
Created: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:00:02 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
The Knox County Health Department recently evaluated the following restaurants. Restaurant scores may change with follow-up visits.
More details: Restaurant inspections: Only 1 perfect health score this week
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs 'hopes' businesses open before Trump's April 30 guidelines
Created: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:46:57 +0000
Author: Tyler Whetstone, Knoxville News Sentinel
On Sunday, President Trump announced federal guidelines for social distancing would extend until April 30. Glenn Jacobs will make the call locally.
'Baptism by fire' and tough task for duo heading county health efforts in COVID-19 crisis
Created: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 03:00:12 +0000
Author: Gentry Estes, Nashville Tennessean
Jill Obremskey and Karen Hyman joined the Tennessee Department of Health in January and are now helping boost the state's rural response to COVID-19.
Knoxville and East Tennessee coronavirus updates: Latest on the COVID-19 outbreak
Created: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:57:40 +0000
Author: Sarah Riley, Knoxville News Sentinel
Here's what we know so far about the COVID-19 outbreak in Knoxville, Knox County and East Tennessee.
More details: Knoxville and East Tennessee coronavirus updates: Latest on the COVID-19 outbreak
'We already had problems': Rural communities anticipate steeper climb after COVID-19
Created: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 14:37:44 +0000
Author: Adam Tamburin, Nashville Tennessean
Tennessee's rural communities don't have the resources and power of major metropolitan areas. A temporary shutdown could be harder for them.
More details: 'We already had problems': Rural communities anticipate steeper climb after COVID-19
Knox County sheriff: 22 inmates are in quarantine, but none tested for coronavirus
Created: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:09:06 +0000
Author: Hayes Hickman, Knoxville News Sentinel
No Knox County inmates or jail staffers have been tested for the coronavirus yet, but they are in isolation.
More details: Knox County sheriff: 22 inmates are in quarantine, but none tested for coronavirus
'Out in the dark': Coronavirus highlights internet access inequality in Tennessee
Created: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:40:09 +0000
Author: Travis Dorman, Knoxville News Sentinel
Hundreds of thousands of Tennesseans are living without internet while being urged to work from home, receive health care online and stay indoors.
More details: 'Out in the dark': Coronavirus highlights internet access inequality in Tennessee
Tennessee inmates make protective masks, gowns for health care workers during coronavirus
Created: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 02:42:41 +0000
Author: Mariah Timms, Nashville Tennessean
Tennessee prison inmates at two facilities are making personal protective equipment for the state's medical personnel to fight the coronavirus
University of Tennessee announces new grading scale to help 'overwhelmed' students
Created: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:20:02 +0000
Author: Allie Clouse, Knoxville News Sentinel
The University of Tennessee changed semester grades after thousands of students signed a petition, asking for a pass/fail scale.
More details: University of Tennessee announces new grading scale to help 'overwhelmed' students
Here's why some KnoxNews stories are labeled 'For Subscribers'
Created: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:50:19 +0000
Author: Joel Christopher, Knoxville
We want to acknowledge readers' support more meaningfully, so we're making a significant amount of our work available to subscribers only.
More details: Here's why some KnoxNews stories are labeled 'For Subscribers'
Fewer tourists visit Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge amid coronavirus pandemic
Created: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 21:41:01 +0000
Author: Caitie McMekin and Calvin Mattheis, Knoxville News Sentinel
Pictures of tourists in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge despite the Covid-19 pandemic
More details: Fewer tourists visit Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge amid coronavirus pandemic
Protecting public from coronavirus makes open government harder
Created: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:35:26 +0000
Author: Scott Broden, Murfreesboro Daily News Journal
Gov. Bill Lee issued Executive Order No. 17 to prohibit social gatherings of 10 or more people through April 6 to limit the spread of coronavirus.
More details: Protecting public from coronavirus makes open government harder
Tennessee manufacturers seek shift to making medical supplies through new initiative
Created: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:13:38 +0000
Author: Jamie McGee, Nashville Tennessean
The initiative connects manufacturers with medical professionals to determine what supplies are in greatest demand and what parts are needed to make them.
More details: Tennessee manufacturers seek shift to making medical supplies through new initiative
We've proven ourselves a match for any common enemy — including coronavirus
Created: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:57:17 +0000
Author: Mike Strange, Shopper News columnist
The Covid-19 virus. The invisible enemy. If only it could be whipped in a 30-minute battle.
More details: We've proven ourselves a match for any common enemy — including coronavirus
Here's a list of the Knoxville restaurants that are open during the coronavirus crisis
Created: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:34:33 +0000
Author: Brenna McDermott, Knoxville News Sentinel
This is an ever-changing list, but here are the restaurants, bars and food businesses that are still open.
More details: Here's a list of the Knoxville restaurants that are open during the coronavirus crisis
Knoxville restaurants closing temporarily during coronavirus pandemic
Created: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:55:40 +0000
Author: Brenna McDermott, Knoxville News Sentinel
While some restaurants are trying to tough it out by emphasizing delivery or takeout, others have made the decision to close until further notice.
More details: Knoxville restaurants closing temporarily during coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus news in Tennessee: Davidson county reports 673 confirmed cases, 4th death
Created: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:55:10 +0000
Author: Tennessean staff, Nashville Tennessean
We'll have all the latest news on the fight against the coronavirus in Tennessee here.
More details: Coronavirus news in Tennessee: Davidson county reports 673 confirmed cases, 4th death
Knoxville mayor orders Safer at Home measure with enforcement powers
Created: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:41:35 +0000
Author: Sarah Riley, Knoxville News Sentinel
"Too many people are not taking this seriously," Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon said about the coronavirus outbreak.
More details: Knoxville mayor orders Safer at Home measure with enforcement powers
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon: People are not taking this seriously
Created: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:40:14 +0000
Author: Angela M. Gosnell, Knoxville News Sentinel
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon has issued a stronger Safer at Home order that adds the "ability to take corrective action" against those violating the rules.
More details: Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon: People are not taking this seriously
Gov. Bill Lee needed help managing the coronavirus crisis. He called Stuart McWhorter
Created: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:00:17 +0000
Author: Natalie Allison, Nashville Tennessean
The two men have known each other over 20 years, dating back to when they met in Williamson County.
More details: Gov. Bill Lee needed help managing the coronavirus crisis. He called Stuart McWhorter
Democrats need to ask more religion questions | Terry Mattingly
Created: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:00:09 +0000
Author: Terry Mattingly, Knoxville News Sentinel
Many Americans have decided that the "religious" now means "Republican," according to a Pew Research Center poll conducted after the Iowa caucuses.
More details: Democrats need to ask more religion questions | Terry Mattingly
The milk of human kindness both flows and curdles | Sam Venable
Created: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 09:00:25 +0000
Author: Sam Venable, Knoxville News Sentinel
As Charles Dickens famously noted, civil unrest breeds "the best of times and the worst of times."
More details: The milk of human kindness both flows and curdles | Sam Venable
GOP state Sen. Richard Briggs — a surgeon — says lives matter now more than freedoms
Created: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:15:53 +0000
Author: Travis Dorman, Knoxville News Sentinel
The state senator from Knoxville said that, as a doctor, he wishes Tennessee would have moved faster on coronavirus safety orders.
More details: GOP state Sen. Richard Briggs — a surgeon — says lives matter now more than freedoms
"Coach" Moore drives Truckster around to spread joy
Created: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 09:00:15 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
"Coach" Moore drives Truckster around to spread joy
More details: "Coach" Moore drives Truckster around to spread joy
"Coach" Moore's Truckster brings joy to people while still social distancing
Created: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 09:00:15 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
Dave "Coach" Moore is driving his Truckster around neighborhoods while blasting tunes and occasionally hopping out to dance with residents.
More details: "Coach" Moore's Truckster brings joy to people while still social distancing
University of Tennessee Medical Center through the years
Created: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:04:12 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
News Sentinel archive pictures of the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville
More details: University of Tennessee Medical Center through the years
Gov. Bill Lee points to COVID-19 testing numbers in responding to Kentucky governor's call to avoid Tennessee
Created: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 22:36:24 +0000
Author: Joel Ebert, Nashville Tennessean
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear had asked Kentuckians to avoid traveling to Tennessee.
Foo Fighters just announced a new Knoxville date. Can you make it, and what about refunds?
Created: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 21:39:33 +0000
Author: Ryan Wilusz, Knoxville News Sentinel
Ticket holders looking for a refund to the show currently are being told to "hang tight." Can you make the new date?
Facing pressure over transparency, Tennessee to begin listing coronavirus deaths by county, governor announces
Created: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:40:31 +0000
Author: Joel Ebert and Brett Kelman, Nashville Tennessean
Gov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday the state will begin listing coronavirus-related deaths by county. The state faced pressure to do so.
We polled workers about the financial hit from COVID-19. Here's what they're facing.
Created: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 20:19:35 +0000
Author: Vincent Gabrielle, Knoxville News Sentinel
We polled our readers about their sick leave, health insurance and what would happen if they lost their jobs. For some, the outlook is grim.
More details: We polled workers about the financial hit from COVID-19. Here's what they're facing.
Knoxville Catholic High School extends online learning through May 1 because of COVID-10
Created: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 20:07:45 +0000
Author: Monica Kast, Knoxville News Sentinel
Knoxville Catholic High School has an online learning schedule in place, which it has extended through May 1. Most East Tennessee schools are closed through April 24.
Health Dept: Playground closures will protect the community
Created: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:36:03 +0000
Author: Knox County Health Department, Knoxville News Sentinel
Knox County Health Department director of communicable and environmental disease talks about Gov. Lee's shelter in place order in response to COVID-19.
More details: Health Dept: Playground closures will protect the community
Here's what we know and what we don't about coronavirus in Tennessee
Created: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 20:09:15 +0000
Author: Nashville Tennessean
Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a fast-spreading virus that originated in Wuhan, China, but has since become a worldwide pandemic.
More details: Here's what we know and what we don't about coronavirus in Tennessee
Tuesday, March 31 updates: Lawmakers urge Trump to approve additional disaster funds; state reports 23 deaths
Created: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:31:14 +0000
Author: Nashville Tennessean
We'll have all the latest news on the fight against the coronavirus in Tennessee here.
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs delivers trees to Zoo Knoxville
Created: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 18:56:01 +0000
Author: Zoo Knoxville, Knoxville News Sentinel
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs along with Knox County Engineering and Public Works crews delivered maple trees to Zoo Knoxville.
More details: Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs delivers trees to Zoo Knoxville
REPLAY: Knox County Health Department's daily update on COVID-19
Created: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:48:21 +0000
Author: Angela M. Gosnell, Knoxville News Sentinel
The Knox County Health Department is giving an update on COVID-19 every weekday at 12:30 p.m.
More details: REPLAY: Knox County Health Department's daily update on COVID-19
Dolly Parton wants to read your kids (and you!) a bedtime story with her new online series
Created: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:48:56 +0000
Author: Matthew Leimkuehler, Nashville Tennessean
'Goodnight With Dolly,' an online bedtime story series from the beloved Tennessean, launches this week.
COVID-19 takes 'somber toll' on hospice, families of the dying
Created: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:00:06 +0000
Author: Adam Tamburin, Nashville Tennessean
Policies are changing daily, often to further restrict crowds and in-person meetings, a unique challenge for work that is inherently personal.
More details: COVID-19 takes 'somber toll' on hospice, families of the dying
Gov. Lee issues statewide safer at home order: 'We need you to stay home'
Created: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:33:27 +0000
Author: Knoxville News Sentinel
Gov. Bill Lee on Monday issued a two-week statewide order closing non-essential businesses and telling Tennesseans to stay home.
More details: Gov. Lee issues statewide safer at home order: 'We need you to stay home'
Knoxville makes adjustments as coronavirus hits East Tennessee in pictures
Created: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 20:34:48 +0000
Author: Brianna Paciorka, Saul Young, Calvin Mattheis, Caitie McMekin and Caitlyn Jordan, Knoxville News Sentinel
Photos: UT students move out of dorms, events cancelled, fans not allowed to attend game due to coronavirus entering Knox County.
More details: Knoxville makes adjustments as coronavirus hits East Tennessee in pictures
Monday, March 30 updates: 13 deaths now reported statewide; Lee urges 'nonessential' businesses to close
Created: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:49:12 +0000
Author: Tennessean staff, Nashville Tennessean
We'll have all the latest news on the fight against the coronavirus in Tennessee here.
What to know about the statewide 'safer at home' order issued by Gov. Bill Lee
Created: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:49:40 +0000
Author: Jon Garcia, Nashville Tennessean
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee issued a Safer at Home Order for all of Tennessee, due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what to know.
More details: What to know about the statewide 'safer at home' order issued by Gov. Bill Lee
Tennessee museums, zoos take economic hit without spring field trips amid coronavirus pandemic
Created: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:47:18 +0000
Author: Adam Sparks, Nashville Tennessean
Schools are closed,and so are Tennessee's most treasured museums and zoos. That means critical revenue from field trips and admissions are being lost.
