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Crossville officials awaiting a structural engineer assessment before reopening its Palace Theatre. A small portion of one of the building’s wall collapsed last week. City Manager Greg Wood said the debris has been cleaned and the nearby road has reopened to traffic. Wood said the parking lot on the side of the building remains closed. Wood said the city believes ... Read More »

T-DOT has offered Crossville some $16,000 for some land to complete a bridge repair project. The bridge is located on Sparta Highway going towards the city’s wastewater facility. City Manager Greg Wood said the state wants to purchase some 4,200 square feet. “They’re going to widen the bridge and do improvements to the bridge, but they’re also going to do ... Read More »

Crossville City Manager Greg Wood will have another two years in the position after signing a new contract extension. From working in similar positions in Georgia and Florida, Wood said Crossville officials have been the best to work with over his 30 year career. “The mayor does a lot of hard work that he does not get credit for. He’s ... Read More »

A Crossville fire station coverage study has shown a need to relocate Station 2. City Manager Greg Wood said there is an overlap between station 1 and 2 of about 40 percent. “We’re looking at potentially moving station 2 to the north, which would only require an investment for a new building,” Wood said. “We already have all the equipment ... Read More »

Fifteen Cumberland County students began the journey to earn their private pilot licenses Wednesday. The opportunity comes through a $974,000 grant the county school system received earlier this year. City Manager Greg Wood said the aviation program begins after the first of the year. “We know for sure it is the only one in the state, and we think it ... Read More »

The Crossville City Council discussed the next steps for designing its planned indoor recreation center during a Tuesday work session. City Manager Greg Wood said he recommends council members move forward by requesting for qualifications on the project. “I would like it to be designed in such a fashion that it could be a phased construction,” Wood said. “Number 1 ... Read More »

Crossville discussed the possibility of creating an assistant city manager position during Tuesday night’s work session. City Council members talked about Manager Greg Wood’s eventual departure and how important learning Crossville operations from him could be. Wood said the city is in a better position to take on a new city manager because of department head competency. “Typically the lifespan ... Read More »

Crossville City Council will discuss a host of topics at its retreat Tuesday morning. The points of discussion will range from the care of their ballfields to the potential for their indoor rec center. City Manager Greg Wood said that it’s an opportunity for council members to explore options in a less formal, more intimate setting. “You want to go ... Read More »

Crossville will raise its property tax rate to assist the city in completing capital projects in the upcoming fiscal year. City Manager Greg Wood said the general fund budget is currently $19.6 million with projected revenues of $20.1 million. Wood said the property tax rate will go up 15 cents. “We were looking at a tax hike last year, but ... Read More »

The Crossville City Council has approved a land appraisal for a Webb Avenue property for the city’s new indoor rec center. City Manager Greg Wood said the property is 24 acres with about 18 that are usable. “And, its’s going to be a mandatory auction coming up next month,” Wood said. “So, we would probably like to make an offer ... Read More »