The state has identified land for an Upper Cumberland State Veterans Cemetery. The 90-acre property sits off the 320 exit of Interstate 40 in Cumberland County. Travis Murphy is the Assistant Commissioner for the Department of Veterans Services. He said the State Building Commission’s Executive Subcommittee meets next week to consider moving forward with purchasing the land. “We’re really excited,” ... Read More »

With the holiday season starting, so has the flu season. CRMC Infection Prevention manager Stephanie Etter said the best way to prevent the flu is the shot. “It’s really a misconception that the flu shot doesn’t work because even if it’s not a perfect match, you’re still going to get a partial match. If you get the flu and you’ve ... Read More »

Jackson County has received state funding for planning future park developments. County Mayor Randy Heady said the 10-year planning grant will analyze community needs. “We have some populated areas in Jackson County that don’t have any type of parks,” Heady said. “This grant will actually look at that and give a plan in the next ten years of what needs ... Read More »

If you’re looking to purchase a live Christmas tree at the last minute, you may be too late. At least two local Christmas tree farms have run out of season ready trees, according to their websites. Jamestown’s Sycamore Springs Christmas Tree farmer Lyna Pennycuff says they sold out after opening their doors the Saturday before Thanksgiving. “There’s been a shorter ... Read More »

TennCare reimbursements for ambulance transports would match Medicare reimbursements under legislation proposed by state lawmakers. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said county commissioners will consider a resolution next week that supports the bill. “It’s going to be coming up to the state legislature this year, so they’re asking for all the commissions to pass this resolution in support of TennCare ... Read More »

A two-vehicle crash in Cumberland County killed an 85-year-old man from Crossville Wednesday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol identified the deceased as Thomas Beadle. A THP crash report said 48-year-old Carlos Eldridge of Sparta was traveling South on Lantana Road when he failed to maintain lane of travel. The report said his Ford Escape crossed the center line and collided head-on ... Read More »

A DeKalb County judge has delayed the sentencing hearing for a man convicted of attempting to kill his wife. A jury found Andrew Billings guilty of attempted first-degree murder earlier this year. The trial revealed that Billings slit his wife’s throat after driving her to a remote location in April, 2017. District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said Billings became motivated by ... Read More »

Crossville City Council has approved a leak protection program for water and sewer customers. Mayor James Mayberry said residential customers will pay an additional $1.65 for the service. “They can opt out if they don’t wish to be included on that, but it’s going to be put on everybody’s bill right up front,” Mayberry said. “If they happen to have ... Read More »