Tag Archives: Cumberland County

Cumberland County EMA developing a new emergency services app. Director Travis Cole said the app will streamline all emergency communications, including weather bulletins, school closures, and road conditions. “I think it’s going to be beneficial and time will tell,” Cole said. “With it being a free download for iPhone and Android, I see it taking off and being pretty popular. ... Read More »

A silver alert issued in June has been resolved after the remains of a missing Cumberland County woman identified. Remains found earlier this month in Anderson County were confirmed Tuesday as 71-year-old Sue Ellen Corley. Corley had a medical condition that may have impaired her ability to return home, according to the TBI. She was reported missing on June 30th. Read More »

A former Putnam County Schools teacher was indicted on charges of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. 61-year-old Michael Joe Phillips is being held in the Cumberland County Jail after a search warrant authorized the search and seizure of all computers and electronic devices in his Cumberland County home. A TBI lab analyzed the ... Read More »

Veterans that own a home in Cumberland or Fentress County may be eligible for home repairs through a grant program. A Crossville Low-Income Housing non-profit called Creative Compassion is administering the funds. Deputy Director Mark Baldwin said up to $7,500 can be awarded for non cosmetic upgrades. “We’re always grateful for their service to our country, and so, we always ... Read More »

Two Crossville women are working to create a new chapter of Women on Wheels in Cumberland County. The not for profit organization unites female motorcycle enthusiasts while promoting a positive image of the lifestyle. Organizer Pam Rusk said she has been working with Edith Lesh to gauge interest. “Women on Wheels participation is a little low in Tennessee,” Rusk said. ... Read More »

Now that the Cumberland County Commission has approved a county-wide water authority, work begins on membership. The legislature approved the idea as a way to address long term water needs. Mayor Allen Foster said utility boards within the county will have the first opportunity to join. “Now we just go and talk to them and see if and how they ... Read More »

A project that would create a long-term solution for potable water in Cumberland County is entering its second phase. The Crossville City Council received a progress report from the consulting firm leading the work Tuesday night. The project would raise the Meadow Creek Park Dam in Crossville by 20 feet. Consultant Kevin Young said 360 acres of extra water storage ... Read More »

Some 30 Cumberland County homes will gain access to public water in a water project that recently broke ground. Mayor Allen Foster said homes of Browns Gap Road off of Highway 28 will benefit. “People that need a drastic need for the water, too,” Foster said. “They have sulfur down there, and all kinds of issues with their water so ... Read More »

A missing Cumberland County woman found after reported missing since March 8th. Crystal Cooper was located during a traffic stop in Cumberland County this week. Cooper was safe with no further action taken by law enforcement, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Read More »

A House Bill working its way through the state legislature that would change the size of the Cumberland County Rail Authority. Mayor Allen Foster said if passed, the commission can decide between three or five members to make the board. “The way the law is written is a little odd,” Foster said. “It caused us to have a two member ... Read More »