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ROCKWOOD CITY COUNCIL TO HOLD MEETING TONIGHT FEATURING FINAL VOTE ON DATA CENTER ORDINANCE
Members of the Rockwood City Council and city staff will convene at 6 p.m. tonight at Rockwood City Hall for a rescheduled meeting, following the
TIM PHILLIPS OFFICIALLY SWORN IN AS ROANE COUNTY SHERIFF
Former Chief Deputy Tim Phillips officially took the oath of office earlier today to become the new sheriff of Roane County, stepping into a role
HUNTER FOWLER OFFICIALLY SWORN IN AS FENTRESS COUNTY SHERIFF
The Fentress County Sheriff’s Office marked a historic milestone as Hunter Fowler officially took the oath of office, stepping into his role as the youngest
RHEA COUNTY SHERIFF MIKE NEAL RETIRES AFTER MORE THAN TWO DECADES OF SERVICE
After more than 20 years of dedicated leadership, Rhea County Sheriff Mike Neal officially celebrated his retirement, leaving behind a legacy of transformative growth and
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATES HIT-AND-RUN INCIDENT ON HIDDEN HOLLOW CIRCLE
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is documenting a hit-and-run incident involving a 2012 Nissan parked at a residence on Hidden Hollow Circle. According to an
FENTRESS COUNTY CRASH ON US-127 LEAVES ONE DEAD AND MULTIPLE INJURED
A multi-vehicle collision on US Highway 127 in Fentress County resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries after a northbound truck drifted into oncoming traffic
MULTI-AGENCY RESCUE CREWS SAFELY EVACUATE INJURED VISITOR FROM BASE OF TOP FALLS AT BURGESS FALLS STATE PARK
Emergency responders successfully hoisted an injured person from the base of Top Falls at Burgess Falls State Park today following a collaborative rescue operation. The
WARTBURG CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL THREATS DETERMINED TO BE A HOAX, JUVENILE IN CUSTODY
Online threats directed at students at Wartburg Central Middle School have been determined to be a hoax following a swift investigation by local and state
CROSSVILLE VOTERS TO DECIDE FATE OF CITY WATER SYSTEM IN NOVEMBER REFERENDUM
On November 3, registered voters within the City of Crossville will head to the polls to decide whether to authorize the City Council to transfer
ROANE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD WELCOMES NEWLY SWORN-IN MEMBERS AT AUGUST MEETING
The Roane County Board of Education held its August meeting, marking the official swearing-in of four board members and highlighting key community partnerships dedicated to
BECCA JO SPARKS FACES ATTEMPTED FIRST-DEGREE MURDER DEADLINE IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT
The Cumberland County Circuit Criminal Court has scheduled a key legal deadline for Becca Jo Sparks, who faces serious felony charges stemming from a shooting
CHASE WAYNE MACKEY FACES VEHICULAR HOMICIDE CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH 2025 CRASH
Chase Wayne Mackey is scheduled to appear in the Cumberland County Circuit Criminal Court on September 1st, 2026, facing serious felony charges stemming from a
ROCKWOOD CITY COUNCIL TO HOLD MEETING TONIGHT FEATURING FINAL VOTE ON DATA CENTER ORDINANCE
Members of the Rockwood City Council and city staff will convene at 6 p.m. tonight at Rockwood City Hall for a rescheduled meeting, following the postponement of their regular fourth-Monday session la ...
TIM PHILLIPS OFFICIALLY SWORN IN AS ROANE COUNTY SHERIFF
Former Chief Deputy Tim Phillips officially took the oath of office earlier today to become the new sheriff of Roane County, stepping into a role previously held for over two decades by outgoing Sheri ...
HUNTER FOWLER OFFICIALLY SWORN IN AS FENTRESS COUNTY SHERIFF
The Fentress County Sheriff’s Office marked a historic milestone as Hunter Fowler officially took the oath of office, stepping into his role as the youngest serving sheriff in the State of Tennessee. ...
RHEA COUNTY SHERIFF MIKE NEAL RETIRES AFTER MORE THAN TWO DECADES OF SERVICE
After more than 20 years of dedicated leadership, Rhea County Sheriff Mike Neal officially celebrated his retirement, leaving behind a legacy of transformative growth and community-focused safety init ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATES HIT-AND-RUN INCIDENT ON HIDDEN HOLLOW CIRCLE
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is documenting a hit-and-run incident involving a 2012 Nissan parked at a residence on Hidden Hollow Circle. According to an incident report filed by Deputy Jam ...
FENTRESS COUNTY CRASH ON US-127 LEAVES ONE DEAD AND MULTIPLE INJURED
A multi-vehicle collision on US Highway 127 in Fentress County resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries after a northbound truck drifted into oncoming traffic and struck a group of southbound mo ...
MULTI-AGENCY RESCUE CREWS SAFELY EVACUATE INJURED VISITOR FROM BASE OF TOP FALLS AT BURGESS FALLS STATE PARK
Emergency responders successfully hoisted an injured person from the base of Top Falls at Burgess Falls State Park today following a collaborative rescue operation. The Putnam County Rescue Squad dep ...
WARTBURG CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL THREATS DETERMINED TO BE A HOAX, JUVENILE IN CUSTODY
Online threats directed at students at Wartburg Central Middle School have been determined to be a hoax following a swift investigation by local and state law enforcement. School officials and the sh ...
CROSSVILLE VOTERS TO DECIDE FATE OF CITY WATER SYSTEM IN NOVEMBER REFERENDUM
On November 3, registered voters within the City of Crossville will head to the polls to decide whether to authorize the City Council to transfer municipal water and sewer properties to the Cumberland ...
ROANE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD WELCOMES NEWLY SWORN-IN MEMBERS AT AUGUST MEETING
The Roane County Board of Education held its August meeting, marking the official swearing-in of four board members and highlighting key community partnerships dedicated to student success. Mayor Wad ...
BECCA JO SPARKS FACES ATTEMPTED FIRST-DEGREE MURDER DEADLINE IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT
The Cumberland County Circuit Criminal Court has scheduled a key legal deadline for Becca Jo Sparks, who faces serious felony charges stemming from a shooting incident in May 2025. Court dockets show ...
CHASE WAYNE MACKEY FACES VEHICULAR HOMICIDE CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH 2025 CRASH
Chase Wayne Mackey is scheduled to appear in the Cumberland County Circuit Criminal Court on September 1st, 2026, facing serious felony charges stemming from a fatal crash. According to a February ...
