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TDEC to close all 56 Tennessee state parks effective April 4

by design | Apr 3, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced it will close all 56 Tennessee state parks and state-owned state natural areas to the public effective April 4 through April 14, in support of Gov. Bill Lee’s Executive Order 23. This is a...

Forgivable SBA loans for small businesses affected by COVID-19 available Friday, April 3

by design | Apr 3, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus

Small businesses impacted by COVID-19 can apply for SBA Paycheck Protection Program loans starting Friday, April 3 Forgivable SBA loans are designed to help small businesses keep their workforce employed   Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Tennessee small...

Public awareness message for motorists in Tennessee

by design | Apr 2, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus

~ from the City of Knoxville A public awareness message for motorists in Tennessee: State, county and local law enforcement officers will not pull you over for the sole purpose of determining if you have legal reason to be out of your residence, are employed by an...

Gov. Lee Requires Tennesseans to Remain at Home as Data Shows Increased Activity Among Citizens

by design | Apr 2, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee will sign Executive Order 23 requiring that Tennesseans stay home unless they are carrying out essential activities as data shows an increase in citizen movement across the state. “Over the last few weeks, we have seen decreases in movement...

Superintendent Bob Thomas: Important “KCS at Home” Message

by design | Apr 2, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus

Dear KCS families, Our team has been busy working to make our “KCS at Home” resources available to students, and we are excited that on Monday you will have access to these materials. As we have shared previously, participation in “KCS at Home” is voluntary, and...

Knox County Health Department Announces COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Event

by design | Apr 2, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus

The Knox County Health Department (KCHD) is partnering with Kroger Health and the City of Knoxville to facilitate a COVID-19 drive-thru testing opportunity for qualifying individuals in Knox County. The two-day event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on...
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