KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — First Friday was back in Knoxville on Feb. 5. City leaders said COVID-19 protocols would be in place for any city events in the foreseeable future.
Almost one year after the virus made its way to Knoxville city leaders were still adjusting to life during a pandemic. 2019 was a record year then 2020 came barreling through with COVID-19.
Still, leaders have reason to believe the future may bring more record breaking tourism.
Visit Knoxville President Kim Bumpas painted a bright future for the city from the brightest spot in the city during a Zoom inverview. Bumpas used a view atop the Sunsphere as her digital Zoom background.
“I’m sitting on the Sunsphere and it’s very chilly up…