KNOXVILLE — The Knox Co. Board of Health passed a motion Wednesday to make wearing a face mask in public indoor spaces mandatory.
The COVID-19 Face Covering Regulation will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 3. It will last until further notice.
Knox Co. Sheriff Tom Spangler released a statement questioning the constitutionality of the COVID-19 mask order.
Message from the Sheriff:
There are serious questions as to the constitutionality of the order made by the health board. My Deputies are sworn to support and defend the constitution. We will rely on the citizens of this community to protect themselves and others in the manner they find appropriate.