Tag Archives: Fairfield Glade

Fairfield Glade Police Department partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to increase education, awareness, and enforcement efforts. Captain  Fred Sherrill said with the help of grant funding, the department was able to purchase around 40 signs asking drivers to slow down or be cautious of pedestrians. He said starting Wednesday, the department will be placing the signs in various ... Read More »

A location now set for the new Fairfield Glade Veterans and First Responders Memorial. Project Manager Phil Smith said the veterans memorial non-profit signed a lease with the Fairfield Glade Community Club. The flag plaza will be located on the water edge at Robinhood Park. “We’ve actually started construction,” Smith said. “We’ve done a clearing for the land. Our next ... Read More »

Fairfield Glade Police Chief Michael Williams has stepped down from his position to pursue a new opportunity with the Tennessee Board of Regents. Following William’s last day on April 30th, he will take over as TCAT’s Assistant Vice Chancellor/Chief of Police. Williams said he saw himself retiring with Fairfield Glade, but the opportunity was too good. “It’s been such a ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Sheriff‘s Office has a suspect in custody after a reported Fairfield Glade shooting Friday. Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office along with multiple agencies responded to the shooting. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a SWAT team was called on scene and negotiators engaged in dialogue with the suspect. The scene was secured after a successful arrest. No other details ... Read More »

Fairfield Glade’s Jeff Houston has been named the 2021 Tennessee Golf Professional of the Year by the state’s Professional Golfer’s Association. Houston is the Director of Golf for Fairfield Glade. He said that he earned the title after winning the local nomination. “It is a great honor and I’m truly blessed to be recognized with all the professionals in the ... Read More »

Crossville might be the golf capital of Tennessee, but one group is looking to make Crossville the pickleball capital of Tennessee. Cumberland County Pickleball Ambassador Chuck Black said with 28 courts already available, the foundation is there. Black said the rest of the region is falling behind on the growing sport and Crossville can capitalize. “There’s a lot of pickleball ... Read More »

Another year of homemade craft goods and art pieces at Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church. Group Leader at Crafter’s For Missions Elizabeth Clow said the event will feature everything from florals, to jewelry, to baked goods. She said that a lot of preparation work goes into the sale. “The ladies of the community, as well as ladies in the church, ... Read More »

The Fairfield Glade Ladies’ Club is seeking more vendors for the Village Green Mall location of its 14th annual Mistletoe Market. Ways and Means Committee Co-Chair Mary Ann Urban said the organization is searching for vendors to bring in products ranging from crafts to home decor. “Craft vendors, direct sale vendors we don’t already have, places like Thirty-One, Pampered Chef, ... Read More »

Cumberland County’s Hiking Marathon returns for its 7th annual event this September. The marathon was started in 2015 to highlight some 25 miles of trail in Fairfield Glade, as well as the available trails around the area.  Friends of the Trails President John Conrad said the marathon’s structure is not for competition, but to get the community out and enjoying ... Read More »

Cumberland County E-911 is undertaking major changes to improve emergency services across the county. Director Eric Ritzman said that among those changes, is a new website. Ritzman said the site has launched and gives residents a survey to provide needed information before an emergency happens. “If they have someone living there that has dementia or they have oxygen canisters stored ... Read More »