FORMER RICKMAN VOLUNTEER FIRE CHIEF INDICTED FOR MISUSING GRANT FUNDS
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of David Akers, the former fire chief of the Rickman Volunteer Fire Department (RVFD) in Overton County. The inves ...
FAIRFIELD GLADE ROTARY DEDICATES “PEACE POLE” FOR DAY OF PEACE
On September 25, 2025, Mary Jane Ware, president of the Fairfield Glade Rotary Club, delivered a speech dedicating a Peace Pole in honor of the International Day of Peace, observed on September 21. Th ...
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON I-40 NEAR KINGSTON
On Interstate 40 eastbound in Roane County, a multi-vehicle crash was reported at 12:53 PM Central Time on September 26, 2025, precisely at mile marker 357, leading to immediate traffic disruptions in ...
DEPUTIES DISCOVER BODY ON CANEY CREEK ROAD
According to Chief Deputy Tim Phillips of the Roane County Sheriff's Office, a man's body was found on Caney Creek Road near Joyner Holler Road around 4:30 a.m. The individual, identified as a 28-year ...
SUNNY WEEKEND WITH JUST A FEW SPOTTY SHOWERS
Most of the weekend stays dry and pleasant, with only small chances for a brief shower Monday through Wednesday. Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly ...
NEW DATA HIGHLIGHTS RISKS FOR TODDLERS WITHOUT CAR SEATS
Nashville, Tenn. - As Child Passenger Safety Week is recognized nationwide this week, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is reminding families that car seats save lives. New cras ...
CROSSVILLE MAN FACES ARSON, EVADING ARREST, AND MORE CHARGES
The Crossville Chronicle reports that Brandon Chance Jones, a 27-year-old Crossville man, faces multiple charges in both state and federal courts. Initially arrested for allegedly setting fire to Boot ...
Nellie Mae (Crawford) Froedge, 83
Mrs. Nellie Mae (Crawford) Froedge of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, Cumberland County native, departed this life of Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at her residence Sumner County, Tennessee having attained ...
T.D.O.T. ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT
ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 170 Edgemoor Road between SR 61 and Melton Lake Drive: Through Friday, September 26, 2025, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m ...
SOUTH CUMBERLAND UTILITY MOVES TOWARD C.P.W.A. MERGER
The Crossville Chronicle reports that the South Cumberland Utility District, which serves the Lake Tansi area, unanimously voted at its Tuesday morning meeting to send a resolution to the Cumberland P ...
BRIDGE REPAIRS ON I-40 IN LOUDON COUNTY; LANE CLOSURES
Motorists traveling on I-40 in Loudon County should be aware of upcoming bridge repair activities that will have an impact on traffic. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 26, I-40 will be redu ...
WARREN COUNTY MAN ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
On Wednesday, 42-year-old Frank Ansel of McMinnville, Tennessee, was arrested at his Bybee Branch Road home on federal charges of child sexual exploitation, following an investigation originating in S ...
