Tag Archives: Cumberland County

National Weather Service and Cumberland County EMA damage assessments show an EF-1 tornado touched down Wednesday night, just north of Crossville. It reportedly touched down just before 6:00 PM with max winds of 90 miles per hour. The path length was roughly 1 mile and path width was 50 yards. This would be the first tornado to ever touch down ... Read More »

Cumberland County EMA reporting minor damage after strong straight line winds Wednesday. EMA Director Travis Cole said the Lawson Road area north of Crossville was the most affected. “We’ve been out doing our damage assessment, and so far, we have seven homes affected,” Cole said. “Only one of which we would call major damage, because some vehicles got thrown into ... Read More »

Crossville will sell property purchased for a fire station that the city no longer feels can serve that purpose. The property is 1140 Sparta Highway, containing over 12 acres. The city will auction the property for $30,000 an acre as a reserve price. City Manager Greg Wood said the property was purchased years ago, before the city grew in other ... Read More »

For the first time ever, Cumberland County has been recognized as the Government Recycler of The Year in Tennessee. The award comes from the Tennessee Recycling Coalition. Solid Waste Director Conrad Welch said with this recognition, his department cannot take any steps backwards. “It’s kind of raised the bar,” Welch said. “It’s been difficult with COVID and so many activities ... Read More »

A Cumberland County jury found Warren Nostrom guilty Thursday on two counts of first degree premeditated murder. The 76-year-old man convicted in the death of Joy J. Nostrom and Mark Gunter. The two shot to death at the Cumberland County Schools Bus garage in September, 2018. Nostrom sentenced to a life in prison, or a minimum of 51 years in ... 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 »

The Fairfield Glade Ladies Club will celebrate 50 years of supporting local organizations in Cumberland County Wednesday. President Becky Price said the organization began in 1970 and has grown to over 300 members. Price said Wednesday’s meeting will be the first of the season where they discuss the upcoming monthly service projects. “Opportunities for scholarships with students over the years,” ... Read More »

The Highway 127 widening project will be in the utility relocation phase for the next 12 months. T-DOT Spokesperson Rae-Anne Bradley said the widening will stretch 4.87 miles from North of I-40 to North of Potato Farm Road in Cumberland County. Bradley said motorists will need to watch their speeds and check for signage during utility relocation. “During the relocation ... Read More »

Cumberland County’s Hiking Marathon returns for its 7th annual event this September. The marathon was started in 2015 to highlight some 25 miles of trail in Fairfield Glade, as well as the available trails around the area.  Friends of the Trails President John Conrad said the marathon’s structure is not for competition, but to get the community out and enjoying ... Read More »

Tennessee’s census data is out, showing the Upper Cumberland has grown by nearly seven percent over the last decade. The region as a whole grew by 21,513 people since 2010. Putnam, Van Buren and Cumberland Counties lead the way in growth by percentage. Van Buren County grew its population by 11.2 percent, Putnam County grew by 10.4 percent and Cumberland ... Read More »