Tag Archives: Crossville

Mediation for felony, misdemeanor and juvenile cases will get a boost thanks to a grant for a Crossville-Center. VORP of Crossville brings victims and offenders together through mediation. VORP Community Mediation Center Executive Director Rita Young said without this grant, access to justice through mediation would not be possible. “Even though our services are free, it is not really free to ... Read More »

The Youth Impact Center at Crossville’s Cumberland Mountain School has seen an increase of young men entering the program. But the facility is still at risk to close. Upper Cumberland Human Resource Center Executive Director Mark Farley said if the center does not reach full capacity by the end of the year, the program may close. “As time goes on ... Read More »

The Crossville Model Railroad Club has reopened its “Wonderful World of Trains” exhibit at the Crossville Outlet Center. The model train sets change each season. This summer’s main train set is carnival themed. Public Relations Director Ann Grogitsky said since closing because of COVID-19, the club has worked hard to update the exhibit to prepare for this weekend. “We are ... Read More »

The Tennessee Department of Human Services is looking for office space in Cumberland County. David Roberson is the Communications Director for the Department of General Services. He said the space will be used for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program. “We’re looking for a facility of about 3,500 to 3,900 usable square feet,” ... Read More »

Crossville resident Darrin Stryker said the city’s proposed property tax hike is unfair to residents dealing with difficult economic times. Stryker was the lone speaker at Tuesday night’s public hearing on the budget. As currently constructed, the budget includes a five-cent property tax increase. “To stick it to the people of the city of Crossville and say ‘hey, we need ... Read More »

The City Of Crossville Utility Department will conduct limited water shutoffs Monday morning to conduct repairs. The areas included are Valley Lane, Towering Trail, and Oakmont Drive. The outage will begin at 8am and officials said they will attempt to restore water service as quickly as possible. A Monday evening outage on Golden Brook Drive in Crossville will begin at ... Read More »

Grab your popcorn and drink. The cinema experience returns Friday with the reopening of Crossville’s Rocky Top 10. The theater will start showings for throwback movies at 25 percent capacity to promote social distancing. General Manager Blaine Moore said he expects the theater reopening to run smoothly. He is excited for customers to finally return to the big screen. “People ... Read More »

The Crossville City Council voted Tuesday night to raise property taxes five cents in a first reading of the ’20-’21 budget. The property tax rate would increase to 64.05 cents per $100 of assessed value. Without a tax increase, the city would need more than $200,000 from its rainy day fund. “You can always go back next year and roll ... Read More »

About 30 young people gathered around the Crossville amphitheater Monday afternoon to show their concern over police violence. Carrying signs reading “Black Lives Matter,” “I Can’t Breathe” and “Justice For George” the residents peacefully shared their message that police violence against all Americans, especially black Americans, needs to stop. It comes in the wake of George Floyd’s death last week. ... Read More »

Expect delays again this weekend around Crossville exit 317 on Interstate 40 as resurfacing and bridge repair work takes place. T-DOT will begin work Friday night, creating temporary lane closures on US-127 over the interstate and beneath the bridge on I-40. Lanes will remain open to traffic over the weekend. The construction will continue through 6am Monday. Motorists should use ... Read More »