Tag Archives: Cumberland County

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 »

Cumberland County has been in need of a larger water source for some two decades to accommodate the growth of the community. Everett Bolin has served as the Crab Orchard Utility District General Manager for 19 years. He said county leaders have been working on a regional concept to solve the issue since 1995. “The former mayor back then Brook ... Read More »

A private act has been approved for General Assembly consideration that would lay the groundwork for a new Cumberland County water authority board. Mayor Allen Foster said the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority’s goal is to create a water source for the future by merging several water utilities. “It could be creating a lake. It could be raising a dam,” Foster ... Read More »

Cumberland County Playhouse feeling a resurgence of energy as they head into their 2022 season. Producing Director Bryce McDonald said that after two years of the pandemic affecting the business, things are beginning to feel normal again. “There is a huge excitement in the entire building,” McDonald said. “It’s very infectious to walk in the building and hear music again ... Read More »

The Art Circle Public Library patrons are some of the biggest users of the state’s library downloading system. The Regional eBook and Audiobook Download System, or R.E.A.D.S., is a way for users to electronically check out digital copies of library inventory. Library Deputy Director Kristen Tabor said that the library saw some 116,587 downloads last year. “We do have a ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Fair Association has won state fair of the year for the AAA Division. Board Member Julie Thompson said the award shows that the association’s year-long work to plan the fair was recognized. “You just have to have the support of everyone around you to put on a successful fair,” Thompson said. “It can’t be just one part. ... Read More »

Cumberland County will consider allocating some $3 million of its ARP funds for broadband expansion. Mayor Allen Foster said that the budget committee approved a resolution for the money in hopes of addressing a major need in the community. “Broadband in Cumberland County, we have a real serious problem here,” Foster said. “I’ve met with everybody on the local, state, ... Read More »

Cumberland County will relocate the Woody Convenience Center to a new 3.6-acre property about a mile from its current location. County Mayor Allen Foster said that the commission approved purchasing the new property for some $52,300 after TDOT purchased the current property for $53,040. He said that the need for the move came from  TDOT miscommunication. “They had told us ... Read More »

Cumberland County is hopeful for an early 2022 groundbreaking on the new motorsports and entertainment complex. County commissioners heard from Flatrock USA, the developers of the 775-acre project this week. Mayor Allen Foster said it will be home to a motorsports track, hotel and lodge, winery, brewery and events center among others. “If they’re able to do everything in their ... Read More »

The TBI investigating an officer involved shooting along Interstate 40 in Crossville Friday night. Westbound lanes of I-40 near mile marker 311 were closed for a couple of hours. The interstate reopened after midnight. Cumberland County Sheriffs investigators were on the scene. It is not clear what led to the shooting. The condition of the officer not known. Read More »