CANE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN PUTNAM COUNTY UNDER SOFT LOCKDOWN
Cane Creek Elementary School is currently under a soft lockdown as a precautionary measure after the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) received a report of a suspicious male on the property. Sh ...
ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE LOWER EAST AND UPPER CUMBERLAND (APRIL 30 – MAY 06)
BRADLEY COUNTY SR-2 (S. LEE HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 8.12 to LM 8.14: Flagging-assisted lane closures on SR-02 (South Lee HWY) between Victory St. SW and Old Boyd Farm RD. SW Motori ...
KINGSTON SEEKING PUBLIC HELP TO SAVE HISTORIC CHAPEL
The City of Kingston is seeking public assistance to save a volunteer-built chapel located at Fort Southwest Point. Because the structure is not historically accurate to the original site, it must be ...
WOMAN ARRESTED AT CROSSVILLE GAS STATION FOR THEFT OF STOLEN SCION TC
On April 27, 2026, Sergeant Jessie Henson was patrolling Peavine Road when he identified a silver Scion TC parked at a Mr. Zipps gas station that had been reported stolen out of Rutherford County, Ten ...
CROSSVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR DUI, EVADING, AND RESISTING ARREST FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP
On the night of April 27, 2026, Sgt. Massey and Ptl. Ramson initiated a traffic stop on a black Nissan Altima after observing the driver, later identified as Ricky Young, exit a Buc-ee’s parking lot t ...
CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER ACHIEVES 4-STAR OVERALL QUALITY RATING FROM C.M.S.
In November 2024, Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee, achieved a 4-star Overall Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This annual rating is determin ...
GOVERNOR LEE AND SPEAKER SEXTON VISIT CROSSVILLE AS PART OF THE AMERICA 250 TOUR
Governor Bill Lee and Speaker Cameron Sexton visited Crossville on Wednesday morning, stopping at a local Coffee Shop as part of his statewide America 250 tour. Accompanied by his wife, Maria, the Go ...
SINGLE-VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY ROAD WORK CAUSING CONGESTION ON I-40 NEAR KINGSTON
Ongoing traffic incidents in Roane County on Interstate 40 are currently affecting travel in both directions near the 350 to 353 mile markers. As of 9:03 AM on May 1, 2026, emergency crews responded ...
T.H.P. INTERCEPTS UNSECURED HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL SHIPMENT IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
A tractor-trailer driver in Cumberland County was recently cited by the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) for transporting unsecured hazardous materials, creating a significant safety risk for both the d ...
ROANE COUNTY TO HOST FIRST COUNTY FAIR IN OVER 50 YEARS NEXT MONTH
Roane County is set to host its first county fair in more than 50 years. The Roane County United Way Fair will run from May 12 through May 17 and will feature approximately 20 rides, along with exhibi ...
CHEROKEE MIDDLE SCHOOL MOURNS LOSS OF STUDENT KAYLA FLOWERS
Today, Cherokee Middle School in Kingston announced the passing of one of its students, Kayla Flowers. The school expressed deep sadness and extended heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. ...
KINGSTON COUPLE DONATES $250,000 TO ROANE STATE FOUNDATION
Barry and Lucy Stephenson of Kingston have donated $250,000 to the Roane State Foundation in support of the new Knox Regional Health Science Education Center in West Knoxville. The 130,000-square-f ...
