Tag Archives: Pleasant Hill

Work has begun on the first-ever ADA compliant trail in the Pleasant Hill Community. The .3 mile trail at Uplands Village will allow for easier access for folks with walkers and wheelchairs.  Uplands Village Trail Committee Chairperson Cheryl Heckler said they have had request for several years, and they’re excited to start work on the trail. “They wanted to have ... Read More »

A quick response to protect the lives of students has garnered state recognition for one Cumberland County School Resource Officer. Pleasant Hill Elementary School SRO Anthony Justice has been awarded Tennessee School Resource Officer’s Association President’s Award for his response during the April 8 tornado. Justice said in that moment he knew to take control of the situation, even though ... Read More »

Several commercial buildings in the Woodlawn Road area of Crossville suffered damage from Tuesday’s storm. Fire Chief Chris South said high winds blew out multiple storm doors and roll up doors that flew into adjacent buildings. “These are two commercial businesses in our area that were affected,” South said. “We’ve had some additional roof damage to another business located by ... Read More »

Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said he did not know what to expect when he arrived at Pleasant Hill Elementary. Foster said it turned out to be a blessing that his county narrowly escaped tornado damage that could have been much worse. Foster said moments like this create pride in the way Cumberland County responds in an emergency. “Their SRO ... Read More »

There was no indications of a tornado spawning in Cumberland County Thursday until it was already formed. That is according to National Weather Service Forecaster Sam Shamburger. Shamburger said the weak storm just decided to wrap up and created the EF-0 tornado in the Pleasant Hill area. “It had been going on for about an hour prior to reaching Cumberland ... Read More »

The National Weather Service said Thursday’s tornado that impacted the Pleasant Hill Community included max winds of 85mph. The EF-0 storm was on the ground for 5.8 miles with a max width of 125 yards. The Nashville office reported most of the path was around 50 yards wide. The storm struck just before 4pm, causing damage to the Pleasant Hill ... Read More »

Cumberland County Emergency Services are reporting minor building damages and several downed trees after a high wind event in the Pleasant Hill area Thursday. EMA Director Travis Cole said the storm caused minor damage to the Pleasant Hill Elementary School. Cole said a tornado has not been confirmed, but damage seems to be tornadic in nature. Cole said five people ... Read More »