John Lamar “Vern” Childress, 78
John Lamar “Vern” Childress, age 78, of Harriman, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. Vern was born June 25, 1948 in Harriman and was a lifelong residen ...
James “Denny” Key, 82
James "Denny" Key, age 82 of Crossville, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at the Woodland Village in Pleasant Hill, TN. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 2:00 ...
SHELTON JORDAN ARRESTED AFTER THREATENING CITIZENS OVER LOST GLASSES AND AUDITORY DISTURBANCES
A Crossville resident was taken into custody on September 2, 2026, following a disturbance at Obed River Park where he yelled at and threatened park visitors. Patrolman Colten Johns responded to the ...
POLICE INVESTIGATE THEFT OF $3,590 IN TAX REFUND CASH
Local law enforcement is investigating the theft of $3,590 reported on Sunday, September 6, at a residence on Evelyn Ave. The victim told the Crossville Police Department that she had recently been r ...
TENNESSEE RECORDS ZERO BOATING FATALITIES OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announced that no boating-related fatalities occurred across the state during the 2026 Labor Day holiday weekend. This milestone marks the fifth consecut ...
CROSSVILLE MAN ARRESTED AFTER HIGH-SPEED CHASE AND DARK-OF-NIGHT FLIGHT ON SCARLET DRIVE
A 22-year-old Crossville resident was taken into custody Monday evening following a high-speed vehicle pursuit that ended on Scarlet Drive. According to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, Deputy ...
TWO MEN ARRESTED ON CHERRY BRANCH ROAD FOLLOWING NARCOTICS INVESTIGATION
Two local men were taken into custody late Sunday evening, September 6, 2026, after Cumberland County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a narcotics investigation at a residence on Cherry Branch Road ...
ROANE COUNTY TOURISM HITS RECORD $82.5 MILLION IN 2025 SPENDING, OUTPACING STATE GROWTH RATE
Tourism in Roane County generated $82,459,488 in visitor spending last year, marking an 8.4% increase over 2024 and outperforming Tennessee's overall statewide growth rate of 2.7%. According to data ...
ROANE COUNTY MAYOR CREDITS TOURISM FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TAX RELIEF
Roane County Mayor Wade Creswell announced that local tourism is driving unprecedented economic growth, outpacing the state average by a factor of three over the past year. According to the mayor, vis ...
ROANE COUNTY FORKLIFT ACCIDENT DRAWN EMERGENCY RESPONSE ON DECATUR HIGHWAY
Emergency crews responded to a machinery accident involving a forklift in the 5300 block of Decatur Highway in Roane County at 9:08 AM. Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution in the are ...
TSSAA FOOTBALL SCORES FOR WEEK 3
Anderson Co. 41, Knoxville Fulton 18 * Bledsoe Co. 35, Oneida 13 Bradley Central 43, Hardin Valley 40 * Cherokee 62, Sullivan East 39 * Cleveland 33, Tullahoma 0 Clinton 42, William Blount 22 * ...
CROSSVILLE FIREFIGHTER HONORED FOR CHAMPIONING TOUGHER ASSAULT LAWS
The City of Crossville formally recognized Firefighter and Advanced EMT Jade Callister for her pivotal role in passing legislation that hardens legal penalties for assaults against emergency personnel ...
