Tag Archives: Cumberland County

Cumberland County utility planners and EMS personnel will have an updated GIS map of the county and city. The Crossville GIS Department will use aerial photography to update the county’s GIS system. GIS Analyst Kevin Dean said its been five years since the last update. “At the end of it’s cycle you really start noticing the inaccuracies,” Dean said. “It ... Read More »

The planning process has begun for a $18 million dam project in Cumberland County. Crossville City Council members met Tuesday to discuss plans for the project. Crossville City Manager Greg Wood said this dam will be able to store more drinking water over the next 50 years. “Crossville and Cumberland County sit upon the Cumberland plateau, so we don’t have ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Campus of Roane State Community College is offering a food pantry to assist students during difficult times. Campus Director Holly Hanson said the pantry is for any student needing assistance. “Our Roane State students, active students, are eligible to ask for help,” Hanson said. “We supply food for the entire household when a student asks for help.” ... Read More »

Cumberland County’s sales tax revenues are still up over last year even with a slow month of collections in April. Director of Finance Nathan Brock said despite being down by almost $11,000 dollars last month, the county is still ahead of expectations. “Through April, we were at $58,000 dollars ahead of budget,” Brock said. “So, we hope that those numbers ... Read More »

Expect traffic delays this weekend on Cumberland County’s portion of Interstate 40. Bridge deck repairs on US 127 over I-40 will close one I-40 lane in each direction beginning Friday at 7pm. This is the main Crossville artery at Exit 317. The road work will last through Monday at 6am when the lanes will be reopened. Motorists should expect delays ... Read More »

Putnam County’s number of positive COVID-19 tests reached 204 Thursday, according to the Tennessee Department Of Health. That equates to .25 percent of the county’s population. Statewide, 16,699 people have tested positive. The total Upper Cumberland case count reached 500 Thursday. 292 of those impacted or 58 percent of those tested have already recovered from the coronavirus. Some 5,600 people have tested ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Playhouse is preparing to announce a new summer schedule next week with two outdoor performances. The Playhouse has been in close contact with local and state officials to discuss reopening options. CEO Bryce McDonald said at this time, their best option for social distancing is performing outdoors. “The sad truth of it is no one truly knows ... Read More »

Dr. Ina Maxwell has been named the new director of Cumberland County Schools. Board Member Stacy Karge voiced support for all four of the finalists before the Board of Education voted Monday. “I was incredibly impressed with each of their qualifications,” Karge said. “They all have amazing strengths, and I think any one of them would represent our students, faculty, ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Health Department will add expanded testing hours Thursday. Thursday, testing will be held from 1pm to 6pm at the Health Department located at 1503 South Main Street. Testing takes place every weekday. Tests are free. State health officials are encourage anyone with questions about their status to be tested for COVID-19. Read More »

Three suspects arrested Thursday night after a high-speed pursuit of a stolen vehicle ended on Monterey’s Highway 70 North. Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph said the vehicle drove through two spike strips before being stopped. Randolph said Monterey Police ended the pursuit on foot near Holly Street and Stratton Avenue after the suspects abandoned the vehicle between two houses. The ... Read More »