Tag Archives: Crossville

This weekend makes a good time to kick off holiday shopping not only with Black Friday, but with Small Business Saturday. That’s according to Melanie Graham, the Office Manager of the Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce. Graham said that the idea behind Small Business Saturday is to drive more people to shop locally. “We have so many energetic and talented ... Read More »

City of Crossville set to spend a budgeted $80,000 on new gear for the fire department. Fire Chief Chris South said they will purchase 20 sets of turnout gear. He said it will include both lightweight gear and structural firefighting gear. “Obviously with our line of work, the gear is exposed to the products of fire on a regular basis,” ... Read More »

Over 500 full-size American flags flying at Garrison Park in Crossville honoring veterans as a part of the inaugural Field of Honor event. Event Coordinator Jean Smith said she got the idea when she saw a similar memorial in Nashville. Smith said she and her husband wanted to bring the event to the veterans of Cumberland County. “When you look ... Read More »

A growing hobby of drone flying has caused the Crossville Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency to highlight aircraft safety precautions. Director Travis Cole said the agency has not encountered any issues with drones, but there are several misunderstandings about the gear. “People will buy these cool toys and not realize the weight of the law that goes with them,” Cole ... Read More »

The Crossville City Council will further discuss contract renewals with Azure Flight Support to build more hangars at the Crossville Memorial Airport next week. The company proposed a five year extension with a five year option during a Tuesday work session. Partner Allen Howell said the the current contract expires in May. “So, we’re asking for a contract extension now ... Read More »

The Crossville City Council will vote next week to buy a new camera system for the police department. Police Chief Jessie Brooks said the some $200,000 purchase includes 42 body cameras and in-car cameras for a fleet of 24 vehicles. “We decided that we want to go with both,” Brooks said. “Our old system is about 14-years-old and it still ... Read More »

Goodwill opens its first-ever store and Career Solutions Center in Crossville Wednesday. The 14,400-square-foot building is at 1106 North Main St. in the former Rite Aid Pharmacy building. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 8:30 a.m., and the facility will open at 9 a.m. The store and donation center will employ about 20 team members. The center located inside ... Read More »

TCAT Crossville wants the City of Crossville to donate a lot on Interchange Drive to create a second campus location. The college currently uses part of the seven-plus acres for its truck driving program. Crossville TCAT President Cliff Wightman said a facility on the land could help the school’s capacity issue. “So Interchange presents an interesting opportunity for us,” Wightman said. ... Read More »

Crossville City Council approved a contract to begin architectural work Tuesday night on airport terminal renovations. Crossville one of two communities in the state to receive grant money for renovations from the FAA. The just-under $650,000 in grant money will pay for ADA-compliance upgrades, new restrooms, new classroom/meeting room space in terminal, energy efficiency upgrades and an upgrade to the ... Read More »

Randy York appointed as Crossville’s new city attorney Friday. He replaces William Ridley who was elected as Circuit Court Judge in August. The City Council considered five applicants in a special called meeting. York received all five votes after the council narrowed down the selection to three candidates. Read More »