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Library News
Tax preparation
Reliable information about COVID-19
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. Older people and people with certain underlying health conditions seem to be at greater risk of serious illness.
Library References
Gale eBooks
HeinOnline’s Public Library Package (trial)
O'Reilly for Public Libraries
Oxford Reference
Selected Law Websites
Cityview, "Top Attorneys"
Cityview magazine publishes an annual "Top Attorneys" list; names are selected by other Knoxville lawyers.
FindLaw
Free Legal Answers (Tennessee)
HELP4TN
Justice for All - a Tennessee Supreme Court initiative
Law Library of Congress
The "Guide to Law Online" links to sites offering the full texts (current and historical) of laws, regulations, and court decisions, with commentary.
Selected Government Websites
FTC Consumer Information
Government officials directory [PDF]
A directory formatted for printing, updated regularly by the office of the Knox County Commission.
Govinfo.gov
Health Care Decision Making
Download the Advanced Directives forms for Tennessee, and find information about these directives.
KGIS (Geographic Information System)
Knoxville-Knox County Planning
Administers zoning and land subdivision regulations; provides population and development data, technical studies, and design guidelines.
Tennessee Code
Community Resources for Legal Support
City of Knoxville, Health and Human Services
Local services to aid citizens of Knoxville with health, living, and enjoying the area.
Disability Rights TN
Advocates for people with disabilities.
Knoxville Homeless Management Information Systems
Provides an information clearinghouse for services, counseling and other forms of support for residents.
Legal Aid of East Tennessee
Provides civil legal representation to East Tennesseans who cannot afford a private attorney.