The Henley Bridge will go blue, gold and red tomorrow as the city of Knoxville and United Way of Greater Knoxville recognize National 2-1-1 Day on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, to highlight 2-1-1, a nationally available helpline that connects people in East Tennessee to essential community resources during times of crisis and everyday need.
In 2025, 2-1-1 facilitated 42,498 referrals across East Tennessee, with the highest levels of need related to housing stability, utility assistance and food access. Compared to 2024, call volume increased by more than 80 percent, reflecting the growing challenges East Tennesseans face.
Methodists start appointments process…