Tag Archives: Cumberland County

A group of Upper Cumberland neighbors has incorporated an organization dedicated to educating the community about inclusion, and celebrating each other’s differences. The Upper Cumberland Diversity Advocates is a non-partisan non-profit that discusses issues surrounding diversity, poverty, and religion. Co-Chair Wilson Jackson said the goal is to bring communities together in celebration of their differences. “As a new organization, our ... Read More »

Work has started on improvements and widening of the Highway 127 corridor between Crossville and Jamestown. T-DOT Spokesperson Jennifer Flynn said utility relocation has begun in Cumberland County to widen 4.9 miles from north of I-40 to Potato Farm Road for $62.9 million dollars. Flynn said there are seven individual widening projects included. “The need is very apparent in the ... 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 »

A Cumberland County man has been indicted for Second Degree Murder after allegedly providing methamphetamine to a woman who overdosed. On Friday, deputies booked Mark Christopher Brown into the Cumberland County Jail on a $150,000 bond for Second Degree Murder, Sale of Schedule II Controlled Substance and Delivery of a Schedule II Controlled Substance. Tennessee law enforcement agents joined Cumberland ... Read More »

A Cumberland County home suffered extensive damage after a fire early Monday morning. County Fire Captain Braeden Adams said crews arrived to the Wildwood Lane home with heavy flames in the garage area. Adams said the fire spread to the living areas and north side of the house before containment. Adams said the owners escaped the residence without injury after ... Read More »

The Cumberland County EMS team wants to save more lives through the creation of the region’s first Tactical EMS team. The team will go with SWAT teams into tactical situations, like school shootings or hostage situations, to provide more immediate care. Paramedic Training Officer and Special Ops Unit Commander Daniel Coleman said the formation of the team could help prevent ... Read More »

The Crossville Police Department is trying to spread awareness for sharing the road during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Administrative Captain Brian Eckelson said the biggest challenge for riders will always be the size difference between a bike and vehicle. He said the key to safety is space for everyone when a bike is on the road. “Engine braking will slow ... Read More »

Crossville is evaluating potential locations for its future indoor recreation facility. City Manager Greg Wood and City Engineer Tim Begley have looked at at least four different properties. Wood said that since the search has gone public, more people are reaching out about land that could be used. “I was called by another property on Miller and Lantana, another one ... Read More »

Cleanup efforts are coming to a close in Cumberland County after straight line winds downed multiple trees and power lines Tuesday morning. EMA Director Travis Cole said majority of the wind damage was focused in the Fairfield Glade community. “In total we had eight houses that sustained various light damage from trees and limbs,” Cole said. “Very little damage to ... Read More »

Stone Memorial High School is re-purposing its field house to create an indoor practice facility. The school plans to relocate the existing weight room to an adjacent area in the same building. Athletic Director Lance Kennedy said turf will then be installed in the empty space. “The fundraising and so fourth has all taken place,” Kennedy said. “Approval and so ... Read More »