MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH BLOCKS LANES ON INTERSTATE 40 WESTBOUND IN ROANE COUNTY
Motorists traveling westbound on Interstate 40 through Roane County are experiencing traffic delays following a multi-vehicle crash reported on the afternoon of September 24, 2026, at 4:52 PM (ET). E ...
LANDON GARRETT FACES COURT ON MONDAY AFTER ALLEGED GUN INCIDENT AT CUMBERLAND COUNTY SONIC DRIVE-IN
A local man faces serious charges following an incident at a Cumberland County Sonic restaurant on September 20, 2026. Landon S. Garrett was taken into custody by Patrolman Jacob Ogle after police res ...
DISPUTE OVER UNPAID TAXI FARE BRINGS POLICE TO WEST ROCKWOOD STREET RESIDENCE
Two Rockwood police officers responded with emergency equipment to a residence on West Rockwood Street following a reported argument between two men. Preliminary information indicates the incident beg ...
ROCKWOOD CITY COUNCIL TO VOTE ON ZONING CHANGES, PROPERTY TAX DISCOUNTS, AND POLICE HIRING AT MONDAY MEETING
The Rockwood City Council is set to hold its regular meeting this Monday, September 28, at 6:00 p.m. at Rockwood City Hall. The public is invited to attend, and an opportunity for public comments is s ...
SEMI-TRUCK JACKKNIFES INTO DITCH ON HIGHWAY 68 CAUSING INJURIES
A motor vehicle accident involving injuries occurred this afternoon along Highway 68 outbound past the hiking area in the curves near Cox Valley Road. Emergency responders were dispatched at approx ...
INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY AFTER SHOOTING NEAR OLIVER SPRINGS
Authorities in Roane County are investigating a shooting that left a man injured late last night in the 300 block of Blair Road near Oliver Springs. Responding deputies and investigators discovered a ...
TWO-VEHICLE COLLISION ON NORTH MAIN STREET SENDS EMERGENCY SERVICES TO THE SCENE
A motor vehicle accident involving possible injuries occurred this afternoon on North Main Street. The crash, reported at approximately 2:36 PM, took place around 3496 North Main Street, near Bowman C ...
TENNESSEE ATTORNEY GENERAL LEADS 20-STATE COALITION WARNING OF NATIONAL SECURITY RISKS IN PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CHAIN
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, warning of a critical national security threat ...
CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPROVALS AND AIRPORT GRANT AT SPECIAL MEETING
The Crossville City Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2026, to discuss and vote on two main items: approvals for a new commercial development project and a state grant for ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SELECTED FOR STATE INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY EVALUATION PROGRAM
Cumberland County has been chosen to participate in the latest round of the Tennessee Property Evaluation Program, according to an announcement from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community ...
Linda Lucille Elliott, 73
Linda Lucille Elliott, 73, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on September 22, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her. Born on December 23, 1952, in Crossville, Linda was the daughter of Dallas S ...
Rhonda K. Benefield, 66
Rhonda K. Benefield, born on December 12, 1959, went home to be with her Lord on September 21, 2026, at Roane Medical Center. Rhonda was a dedicated Christian and attended Mt. Vernal Baptist Church. ...
