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COVID-19: 4/8/2020 Updates (Including Today’s Health Department Briefing)

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 8, 2020

(Ed. Note: This report comes a few hours later in the day than has been the case previously. This is due to the Health Department moving their briefing to 4:30 in order to allow for other...

COVID-19: 4/7/2020 Updates (Including Today’s Health Department Briefing)

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 7, 2020

March 16 is just a metaphorical minute ago. It was the first day I wrote about the COVID-19 pandemic. I felt if I didn’t address it, it would be the elephant in the room. I’d talk...

Paycheck Protection Program For Small Businesses Struggles, Help Available Locally

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 7, 2020

As part of the recent $2.2 trillion economic relief package recently passed by congress, $349 billion was set aside for small businesses. Under the program, businesses with fewer than 500 employees would be eligible for 1%...

COVID-19: 4/6/2020 Updates (Including Today’s Health Department Briefing)

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 6, 2020

I hope everyone had a chance to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather we had over the weekend. Spring is springing no matter what is going on with the humans, and it is beautiful, as...

Photos from Downtown in the Time of the Coronavirus

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 6, 2020

I continue to take long walks around the city during the current shutdown. It’s mostly quiet and a bit eerie. Spring is coming in hard on the downtown blocks. People scurry about, keeping six feet apart...

COVID-19: 4/3/2020 Updates (Including Today’s Briefing from the Governor)

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 3, 2020

Today is Tennessee’s first day under the new Stay at Home order. The order was issued by Governor Lee yesterday evening and carries criminal charges for those found in violation. Consultations are currently underway to determine...

COVID-19: Stay at Home Order Issued, Drive Through Testing Starts in Knox County and More

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 3, 2020

Too much is happening to cram into the afternoon summary article, so this morning let’s take a look at a major development and a major event happening today and tomorrow. Yesterday, Governor Lee issued Executive Order...

COVID-19: 4/2/2020 Updates (Including Today’s Health Department Briefing)

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 2, 2020

I hope this afternoon finds each of you safe and secure. These are strange times, of course, and they are hard for many. We’ve always known we should be thankful for family, shelter ,and food, but...

Photos From Around the City

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 2, 2020

I’m taking a lot of walks (and assiduously avoiding proximity to others). Of course, I always take my camera, often looking for scenes emblematic of the current situation. But not always. Sometimes a scene is simply...

COVID-19: 4/1/2020 Update (Including Today’s Health Department Briefing)

Knoxville Urban Guy·April 1, 2020

I hope you are each staying as safe as possible and following the Safer at Home orders issued by state and local governments. As with any rapidly evolving situation, it’s easy to be a step behind....

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COVID-19: 4/8/2020 Updates (Including Today’s Health Department Briefing)

COVID-19: 4/7/2020 Updates (Including Today’s Health Department Briefing)

Paycheck Protection Program For Small Businesses Struggles, Help Available Locally

COVID-19: 4/6/2020 Updates (Including Today’s Health Department Briefing)

Photos from Downtown in the Time of the Coronavirus

COVID-19: 4/3/2020 Updates (Including Today’s Briefing from the Governor)

COVID-19: Stay at Home Order Issued, Drive Through Testing Starts in Knox County and More

COVID-19: 4/2/2020 Updates (Including Today’s Health Department Briefing)

Photos From Around the City

COVID-19: 4/1/2020 Update (Including Today’s Health Department Briefing)

Look What’s Returning! (More Than You Might Realize)

Whist Court Getting a Modern Makeover Adding to Development on Magnolia

One Downtown Business Closes and Another is Sold

Mood Ring Vintage Opens Today at 906 Sevier Avenue

Fly By Night Bringing the 70s to South Knoxville