Tag Archives: Cumberland County

Crossville’s Hilltoppers Incorporated is hosting a job fair Saturday at its newly-opened facility. Hilltoppers is non-profit organization that provides services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Executive Director Jeanene Houston said she believes the organization has made a difference in the community. “We’ve taken people from very tough, sad situations,” Houston said. “Not only with their family, but non-family ... Read More »

Full performances on the main stage in front of a large audience….it’s happening again at Cumberland County Playhouse. The new production “Godspell” has opened. Director Bryce McDonald said it is indescribable to see a full orchestra and full crowd again. McDonald said Godspell fit the bill for the right cast size and right message with lingering unknowns about the pandemic. ... Read More »

Crossville will receive a visit from guitar virtuoso Jacob Johnson at the Palace Theatre this Friday. Palace Theatre Supervisor Todd Olson said that Johnson’s guitar playing is like nothing they’ve had at the theater. “He plays it so many different ways other than strumming,” Olson said. “He taps it, he beats it, he drums it. He’s really a non-traditional acoustic ... Read More »

The Cumberland House of Hospice of Cumberland County is hosting a shopping fundraiser with Masquerade Fundraising at Fairfield Glade on Tuesday. Hospice volunteer Sherry Koch said visitors can expect to shop for everything from jewelry to children’s items, with everything for just five dollars. “All kinds of jewelry,” Koch said. “Necklaces, rings, watches, hats, scarves, purses, various-sized tote bags, wraps ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Animal Shelter has exceeded its fundraising goal to get dogs new beds. Director Andrea Gaskins said $780 was the goal but over $900 was raised, allowing for two extra beds and toppers to be purchased. Gaskins said the 15 new beds will be raised off the floor, keeping dogs warmer and healthier. “Just that alone improves their ... Read More »

COVID testing and vaccines will be moving to the Cumberland County Health Department starting Thursday, July 1st. Vaccines are available 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and testing is available 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. They are open Monday through Friday, no appointments required. Testing will no longer be available at the Community Complex. Once you arrive, you will be directed ... Read More »

Cumberland County is searching for a new Assessor of Property after their previous property assessor passed away last month. County Mayor Allen Foster said they are looking for a good citizen who will stand up and work with the community. “The qualifications are basically the same for other county officers,” Foster said. “You have to be eighteen years old, and ... Read More »

Cumberland Mountain State Park unveiled its new cabin renovations on Monday. The cabins were fully restored to their original rustic look while adding the amenities of modern convenience. There were even original furnishings returned to the cabins, while the rest were handmade to replicate the cane and hickory style from when the cabins were first opened. The cabins were built ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Election Office’s move to a new location began Friday. Election Administrator Jill Davis said the need has been there for years, dating back to prior administrators. Davis said the new location gives them more room to operate. “Just the space, we went from three locations to one,” Davis said. “Just combining everything we have in one location. ... Read More »

A quick response to protect the lives of students has garnered state recognition for one Cumberland County School Resource Officer. Pleasant Hill Elementary School SRO Anthony Justice has been awarded Tennessee School Resource Officer’s Association President’s Award for his response during the April 8 tornado. Justice said in that moment he knew to take control of the situation, even though ... Read More »