Unconfirmed reports from Crossville circulated online yesterday about ICE conducting operations, with agents exiting unmarked vehicles at several local businesses and detaining individuals. The number of people detained remains unclear and varies by account.

Notably, several Hispanic-owned or operated businesses in the area closed for the day, citing maintenance or upkeep.

Similar ICE activity occurred in nearby communities.

In McMinnville, reports indicated at least six to eleven people were detained, with agents observed in unmarked gray and blue SUVs; videos showed agents handcuffing a man and approaching workers outside a Lowe’s. A local Mexican restaurant, Flor de Mayo, announced an abrupt closure to support the community and encourage safety.

In Cleveland, ICE carried out a targeted enforcement action that resulted in eight arrests of individuals in the country illegally, several with prior criminal records (including DUIs, disorderly conduct, and previous deportations) and some classified as collateral arrests during the operation. ICE has generally declined to comment on specifics, citing operational security.