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CROSSVILLE WATER MERGER REFERENDUM SPARKS FIERCE DEBATE AMONG OFFICIALS, UTILITIES, AND RESIDENTS
A recent local report connecting Crossville Mayor R.J. Crawford’s private real estate holdings to a proposed municipal water merger has ignited a sharp backlash from
KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL APPROVES BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND LADD PARK UPGRADE UPDATES
Last night, the Kingston City Council convened for a brisk 15-minute session to address municipal business and board memberships. Key Actions and Budget Updates The
CITY OF CROSSVILLE ANNOUNCES ANNUAL LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM STARTING NOVEMBER 1
The City of Crossville has announced that its annual seasonal leaf collection program will run from November 1 through February 28, weather permitting. Residents preparing
BIOLOGISTS RECORD RARE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES DURING FENTRESS COUNTY BAT BLITZ
Fifty biologists and volunteers gathered across Fentress County and surrounding areas in late September for the 2026 Bat Blitz, an intensive two-night survey organized by
19-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED AFTER HIGH-SPEED PURSUIT AND RAMMING PATROL CARS IN CROSSVILLE
A 19-year-old Spring City man is facing multiple severe felony charges after allegedly leading law enforcement on a high-speed vehicle pursuit that ended in a
SHOTS FIRED IN CROSSVILLE TRIGGER INVESTIGATION; ONLINE RUMORS OF BUC-EE’S LOCATION DEBUNKED
Authorities are actively investigating a shooting that took place on the evening of Tuesday, October 13, 2026, on the 300 block of Fawn Loop in
ASHER MARTIN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTING FIRST RESPONDERS AND EVADING LAW ENFORCEMENT
A 19-year-old Spring City man is in custody following an early morning incident that led to multiple felony charges, including several counts of aggravated assault
CROSSVILLE COUNCIL HEARS STRONG OPPOSITION TO FLOCK CAMERAS BUT MAYOR’S MOTION TO CANCEL CONTRACT FAILS
Privacy concerns dominated public comment at the Crossville City Council meeting on October 13, 2026, as multiple residents urged the board to end its contract
CROSSVILLE FACES NOVEMBER 11 DEADLINE TO SECURE $300,000 WETLAND MITIGATION CREDITS OR RISK HIGHER FUTURE COSTS
Reports presented by Crossville City Attorney Randy York at the October 13, 2026, Crossville City Council meeting highlighted an urgent November 11 deadline for the
ROCKWOOD HONORS 27 MINERS KILLED IN HISTORIC 1926 MINE DISASTER
Community members gathered in downtown Rockwood last night during the city’s final street festival of the season to pay tribute to the 27 miners who
ROCKWOOD CONCLUDES STREET FESTIVAL SEASON WITH SUCCESSFUL DOWNTOWN EVENT
The City of Rockwood wrapped up its festival season on a high note Monday evening, drawing an estimated 500 attendees to downtown Rockwood for the
KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL TO MEET TONIGHT TO DISCUSS BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND LADD PARK UPGRADES
The Kingston City Council will gather for its regular monthly meeting tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. at Kingston City Hall, featuring a streamlined
CROSSVILLE NATIVE PEARSON SEALS SERVES NATION AS U.S. NAVY AIRMAN ABOARD ADVANCED TILT-ROTOR AIRCRAFT
Airman Pearson Seals, a native of Crossville, Tennessee, and a 2020 graduate of Cumberland County High School, is continuing a proud family tradition of military
CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL CONVENES TO TACKLE INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT
The Crossville City Council is set to meet for its regular session tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 392 North Main Street.
ROANE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES FUND NEW BRUSH TRUCK FOR BLAIR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Blair Volunteer Fire Department has expanded its fleet with a newly acquired “new-to-us” brush truck, boosting emergency response capabilities for rural residents across Roane
OUT-OF-STATE FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY ON $500,000 BOND
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. — A 44-year-old Crossville resident was arrested on Monday late morning in connection with an outstanding out-of-state warrant requiring full extradition. Deputy Ryan
CROSSVILLE WATER MERGER REFERENDUM SPARKS FIERCE DEBATE AMONG OFFICIALS, UTILITIES, AND RESIDENTS
A recent local report connecting Crossville Mayor R.J. Crawford’s private real estate holdings to a proposed municipal water merger has ignited a sharp backlash from
KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL APPROVES BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND LADD PARK UPGRADE UPDATES
Last night, the Kingston City Council convened for a brisk 15-minute session to address municipal business and board memberships. Key Actions and Budget Updates The
CITY OF CROSSVILLE ANNOUNCES ANNUAL LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM STARTING NOVEMBER 1
The City of Crossville has announced that its annual seasonal leaf collection program will run from November 1 through February 28, weather permitting. Residents preparing
BIOLOGISTS RECORD RARE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES DURING FENTRESS COUNTY BAT BLITZ
Fifty biologists and volunteers gathered across Fentress County and surrounding areas in late September for the 2026 Bat Blitz, an intensive two-night survey organized by
19-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED AFTER HIGH-SPEED PURSUIT AND RAMMING PATROL CARS IN CROSSVILLE
A 19-year-old Spring City man is facing multiple severe felony charges after allegedly leading law enforcement on a high-speed vehicle pursuit that ended in a
SHOTS FIRED IN CROSSVILLE TRIGGER INVESTIGATION; ONLINE RUMORS OF BUC-EE’S LOCATION DEBUNKED
Authorities are actively investigating a shooting that took place on the evening of Tuesday, October 13, 2026, on the 300 block of Fawn Loop in
ASHER MARTIN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTING FIRST RESPONDERS AND EVADING LAW ENFORCEMENT
A 19-year-old Spring City man is in custody following an early morning incident that led to multiple felony charges, including several counts of aggravated assault
CROSSVILLE COUNCIL HEARS STRONG OPPOSITION TO FLOCK CAMERAS BUT MAYOR’S MOTION TO CANCEL CONTRACT FAILS
Privacy concerns dominated public comment at the Crossville City Council meeting on October 13, 2026, as multiple residents urged the board to end its contract
CROSSVILLE FACES NOVEMBER 11 DEADLINE TO SECURE $300,000 WETLAND MITIGATION CREDITS OR RISK HIGHER FUTURE COSTS
Reports presented by Crossville City Attorney Randy York at the October 13, 2026, Crossville City Council meeting highlighted an urgent November 11 deadline for the
ROCKWOOD HONORS 27 MINERS KILLED IN HISTORIC 1926 MINE DISASTER
Community members gathered in downtown Rockwood last night during the city’s final street festival of the season to pay tribute to the 27 miners who
ROCKWOOD CONCLUDES STREET FESTIVAL SEASON WITH SUCCESSFUL DOWNTOWN EVENT
The City of Rockwood wrapped up its festival season on a high note Monday evening, drawing an estimated 500 attendees to downtown Rockwood for the
KINGSTON CITY COUNCIL TO MEET TONIGHT TO DISCUSS BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND LADD PARK UPGRADES
The Kingston City Council will gather for its regular monthly meeting tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. at Kingston City Hall, featuring a streamlined
CROSSVILLE NATIVE PEARSON SEALS SERVES NATION AS U.S. NAVY AIRMAN ABOARD ADVANCED TILT-ROTOR AIRCRAFT
Airman Pearson Seals, a native of Crossville, Tennessee, and a 2020 graduate of Cumberland County High School, is continuing a proud family tradition of military
CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL CONVENES TO TACKLE INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT
The Crossville City Council is set to meet for its regular session tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 392 North Main Street.
ROANE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES FUND NEW BRUSH TRUCK FOR BLAIR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Blair Volunteer Fire Department has expanded its fleet with a newly acquired “new-to-us” brush truck, boosting emergency response capabilities for rural residents across Roane
OUT-OF-STATE FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY ON $500,000 BOND
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. — A 44-year-old Crossville resident was arrested on Monday late morning in connection with an outstanding out-of-state warrant requiring full extradition. Deputy Ryan
