Tag Archives: Cumberland County

The second annual Heritage Festival in Cumberland County is set for Saturday at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds. Founder Ralph Hofknecht said he wants to bring together speakers, musicians and historical reenactments. Hofknecht said highlighting the foundation of Cumberland County, will lead to more kids caring about the counties future. “The knowledge of farming, mining, all various trades and endeavors in ... Read More »

Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster has declared October 23 through October 31 as Red Ribbon Week. Since 1985 Red Ribbon Week has been a time to promote drug use prevention and honor a DEA agent who was killed by the Cartel. Cumberland County Rising Director of Prevention Education Julie Long said drug use is a topic parents should not shy ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Planning Commission has started the process of approving its 2021 county road list. Each year, the planning commission begins with the previous year’s list and makes additions or subtractions to which roads the county maintains. Planning Director Tommy Lee said only one road was shortened during October’s planning commission meeting. “It looks like the only change that ... Read More »

More high speed internet access on the way to Cumberland County. A new $1.9 million grant announced Thursday will provide fiber access to 152 people, 33 farms and one business in Cumberland County. Ben Lomand will help connect improved access in the southern part of the county. It is the third broadband grant for Cumberland County since COVID-19 began. The ... Read More »

A Tuesday afternoon crash along Interstate 40 sent a Murfreesboro man to Cumberland County Medical Center. 57-year-old Edward J. Matthews was driving a U-Haul box truck westbound around mile marker 325. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s preliminary report, the truck ran off the right side of the roadway, down an embankment and struck a fence. The truck continued across ... Read More »

Crossville Memorial Airport is getting $30,000 dollars through the CARES Act to offset losses from COVID. City Manager Greg Wood said he has multiple ideas for improving the airport, but hopes he can use the extra money to bolster the city’s reputation. “My pet project and hopefully we’ll get that to happen in conjunction with Fairfield Glade, is since we ... Read More »

Cumberland County School Board will transfer the land under the Homestead Tower to the county. The 0.7 acres directly around the tower was part of a 99-year lease. The county will consider the transfer once it discovers the condition of the facility, according to the school system’s attorney. Ownership of the tower and the land around it has been up ... Read More »

The founders of the Crossville Military Memorial Museum are stepping back and looking to include the community in maintaining the museum. Managing Director Locke Kelly said Crossville, Cumberland County and local veterans are stepping in to help with the leadership transition. However, Kelly said there is a critical need for volunteer guides and the museum is reaching out to interested ... Read More »

Cumberland County has cancelled its Hazardous Waste Collection Day over COVID-19 concerns. The state was set to come in and help collect things that Cumberland County solid waste cannot usually accept. Cumberland County Solid Waste Director Conrad Welch said people will have to hold on to some of those items in the meantime. “Maybe some kind of cleaners, chemicals that ... Read More »

Cumberland County Commissioners Monday will consider amending the contract between the state, Department of Mental Health, and the county. The contract provides payment for treatments ordered by the justice system for misdemeanor defendants. The Fentress County Commission will vote Monday to purchase 30 bullet proof vests for the sheriff’s department. The estimated price tag is $36,000. Putnam County’s Planning Committee ... Read More »