Knox County Transitioning Reopening Guidelines

The Knox County Health Department has announced the county will be transitioning to the Tennessee Pledge Covid-19 guidelines.   To this point, Knox County and other larger counties across the state have been taking on the reopening process on their own while other smaller counties have been following the state guidance. While other large counties…MORE

Tennessee Covid-19 Numbers: Wednesday, June 17

Tennessee Covid-19 Numbers: Wednesday, June 17

Tennessee’s new statewide Covid-19 numbers show an increase of 313 in the number of cases, just a one percent increase from yesterday, that pushes the total to 31,830. There have been 21,282 recoveries and 497 deaths (up 4 from yesterday), 2,180 hospitalized, associated with Covid-19.   County By County Breakdown  MORE

State Covid-19 Hospitalizations Rise, But Not Knox County

State Covid-19 Hospitalizations Rise, But Not Knox County

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine released a study showing that hospitalizations from Covid-19 in Tennessee have hit an all-time high following a 30% increase in hospitalizations in the month of June.   For, the state hospital system is capable of handling the hospitalizations without placing significant strain on hospitals.   On Monday, there were 415…MORE

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Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Nominate your favorite Non-profit organization to get a fresh coat of paint up to $10,000 provided by Sherwin Williams! Nominations for Painting With A Purpose 2025 open on April 28th, 2025 and ends the first week of June. The winner will be announced in July.

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.