Tag Archives: Cumberland County

Cumberland County Commissioners voted to allow Mayor Allen Foster to negotiate an agreement for the county to take ownership of the Homesteads Tower. Mayor Allen Foster said he believes this is a step forward on the project. Foster said he has no doubt that an agreement will be reached with the Board of Education, who currently owns it. He said ... Read More »

Cumberland County has completed its transition plan to upgrade county facilities with ADA compliance issues. Mayor Allen Foster said this might be the first time the county has done a complete review of these needs. Foster said this will be a multi-year project, but the county will first address buildings the community uses the most. “We want to get the ... Read More »

Cumberland County’s Emergency Management Agency has a new director in Travis Cole. County Commissioners approved Cole’s move from assistant to director. “I am very excited and very appreciative of the opportunity,” Cole said. “Serving my community is something I am passionate about, and I am super stoke to get this opportunity to continue to do that.” Cole said expanding the ... Read More »

Crossville has launched a new website to highlight Cumberland County’s tourism attractions and businesses. Chamber of Commerce Director Ethan Hadley said ExploreCrossville.com is an extension of a rebranding project that started last summer. “We are working with Good Folks Marketing and Creative to do a branding exercise this year, and as a natural extension of that, when the CARES Act ... Read More »

Law Enforcement is keying in on drunk and impaired driving this holiday season, because they would rather make a DUI arrest than see a death on the roads. Tennessee Highway Patrol Captain R.C. Christian said from now until the New Year drivers need to make the right decision on getting home during Booze it and Lose it. Christian said Putnam ... Read More »

The Crossville Police Department has announced that in-person court proceedings will be temporarily suspended due to the pandemic. This is an order issued by the 13th Judicial District of Tennessee. If someone has been cited into the Crossville City Court and has a January 2021 court date, they need to call the City Court Clerk at (931)-484-7231 to reschedule their ... Read More »

UCHRA has been forced to close the Youth Impact Center at Crossville’s Cumberland Mountain School. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the home for troubled boys will be merged with the Indian Mound Farm home in Dekalb County. Farley said this decision was made from a cost savings perspective but there were also issues with the homes location. “It always ... Read More »

Beginning Tuesday all Crossville city offices will be open to appointment only and the drive-thru window will be open from 7:00 AM until 4:00 PM. All residents are being encouraged to use drive-thru and online services for Crossville. Water payments can be made online at www.crossvillepayments.com or through calling 833-209-4457. Service fees are being waived for online and phone payments. ... Read More »

The Cumberland Woodturners will turn their handmade Christmas ornaments into money for local kids throughout December. The organization brings together men and women who enjoy creating through the art of wood turning. Two trees covered with the group’s original designs for the holidays are now on display at Crossville’s Dogwood Exchange and the Village Green Mall. Cumberland Woodturner’s President Thomas ... Read More »

Crossville’s Plateau Women’s Chorus has commissioned an original piece of music for their return to performing. Chorus Director Dana Beal said they will not return to the stage until Fall of 2021, but it gives the chorus time to work out the kinks. Beal said this composition is being composed by internationally renowned composer Heather Sorenson. Beal said Sorenson suggested ... Read More »