Tag Archives: Mayor Allen Foster

Cumberland County has received a clean audit for the second year in a row. Mayor Allen Foster said having no findings is difficult considering the amount of money that flows. Foster said he credits the fiscal responsibility to the county’s financial department. “It ensures that our tax payer’s money is being spent correctly,” Foster said. “That nobody is doing what ... Read More »

All seven members of the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority have been appointed. The Cumberland County Commission approved four members that include Greg Hanson, Thom Hassler, Missy Sliger and Sean Stephens. Mayor Allen Foster said he nominated members that represent a wide range of professions. “Bookkeepers and developers and things like that,” Foster said. “We have construction people. Just wanted a ... Read More »

The state has awarded Cumberland County internet providers $26.5 million dollars that would connect 8,800 addresses to broadband. Mayor Allen Foster said Ben Lomand received the majority of funding and will focus on all areas of the county. “Literally portions all over the county including sections of Crossville have bad broadband,” Foster said. “When I first got involved in this ... 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 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 »

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 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 searching for a new Assessor of Property after their previous property assessor passed away last month. County Mayor Allen Foster said they are looking for a good citizen who will stand up and work with the community. “The qualifications are basically the same for other county officers,” Foster said. “You have to be eighteen years old, and ... Read More »

Renovations for Cumberland County’s Archives have been put on hold. Mayor Allen Foster said the county commission failed to approve additional funding for the project after the $1.8 million bid came in over budget. “Some commissioners think that we can rebid it in a few months and prices will be down,” Foster said. “Other ones think we have new funding ... Read More »

Cumberland County has seen a decrease in tourism with hotel motel tax revenue about $100,000 under the target. Mayor Allen Foster said so far, $289,000 have been collected. That is about 43 percent of the budgeted amount after about seven months into the fiscal year. “Absolutely, that is one of the things that we have lost the most income over ... Read More »