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Putnam Commissioners Accept Jeff Hicks As New Fire Chief

Putnam County Commissioners ratified Mayor Randy Porter’s appointment of Jeff Hicks as new Putnam County Fire Chief Monday night. Current Chief Tom Brown is retiring after serving Putnam County 31 years, seven of those as Fire chief. Hicks said Brown has been a great leader and a great friend, and he plans to work just as hard as he watched ... Read More »

Growing Call Volume, Lack of Volunteers Fueling Cumberland Fire Need

The Cumberland County Fire Department is urgently searching for volunteer firefighters. Captain and Training Officer Jeremy Comer said the department will exceed 1,600 calls this year, some 500 more than in years past. Comer said the department only has ten full-time firefighters. Comer said the size of the county and an increase in demand has left the department needing extra ... Read More »

13th Annual Variety Show Returns to Crossville, Raising Money For Seniors

Two Crossville residents were asked to put on a variety show 13 years ago, beginning the annual tradition of raising money for Cumberland County seniors. The Lucas and Friends Christmas Variety Show returns Saturday with new performers and offerings for the audience. Event Producer Ruth Lucas said the feeling that comes from seeing the smiles on people’s faces while performing ... Read More »

Cumberland Habitat For Humanity Angel Tree Deadline Friday

Cumberland County Habitat For Humanity’s Angel Tree is looking for you to come pick an Angel Tag before Friday’s deadline. The tree features Cumberland Habitat for Humanity homeowners who fill out tags with items their children want for Christmas. If the homeowners do not have children they can fill out a grocery list on the tag. Someone then picks a ... Read More »

Cumberland’s Foster Told Bill Lee Keep Counties In Mind With New Budget

Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster asked Governor Bill Lee to keep the county in mind as he moves toward finalizing his budget for the new fiscal year. Foster was the lone Upper Cumberland representative among the four county mayors who attended the meeting last week. Foster said budgets are tight right now at the county level. He said that as ... Read More »

Cumberland Solid Waste Use Old Cans To Make Christmas Tree

Showcasing the many ways to recycle, Cumberland County Solid Waste has recycled old soda cans to create a Christmas tree. The tree was made as part of a Christmas tree contest held by a Crossville bank. Solid Waste Director Conrad Welch was the brains behind the festive tree made of mostly green and red cans. He said he was surprised ... Read More »

Cumberland County Resident To Speak At Pearl Harbor On 82nd Anniversary

Cumberland County’s Dr. Arthur John Lendo will speak for the second straight year at the Pearl Harbor Commemoration Ceremony in Honolulu this week. Lendo said the attacks on Pearl Harbor are a largely forgotten moment in history. His presentation “The Cost of Freedom is High” aims to remind people of the impact of December 7, 1941. “I’m sorry to say ... Read More »

Crossville Property Taxes Due Thursday To Avoid Penalties

Unpaid Crossville property taxes are due Thursday to avoid penalties. City Manager Greg Wood said Crossville property tax revenue comes to some $3 million for the city. Wood said historically, tax delinquency has not been a major problem in the city. “We provide a lot of services in the city,” Wood said. “We have an ISO rating of three, we ... Read More »

Pleasant Hill Students To Receive Gifts From Santa’s Sleigh Project

Every student enrolled at Cumberland County’s Pleasant Hill Elementary School will receive a stuffed animal and a book this Christmas from the Santa’s Sleigh Project. Massage therapist Angie Long started the project last year focusing on Cumberland County Schools with students below the poverty level. Long said 67 percent of students at Pleasant Hill Elementary live in households that fall ... Read More »

Governor’s Budget Hearing Complete; Sexton Said Safety Big Priority For Him

The Governor’s budget hearings wrapped up last week, beginning the process for a new state budget according to House Speaker Cameron Sexton. Governor Bill Lee fielded ideas and concerns from Tennessee departments and agencies about financial priorities in their corners of the state. Sexton said the initial process is all about the Governor’s wants and priorities. “There’s a lot of ... Read More »