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CUMBERLAND COUNTY’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE TICKS DOWN TO 4.1% IN AUGUST
Cumberland County saw a modest improvement in its local economy as its August unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%. This figure reflects a 0.1% decrease
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES 10% RATE HIKE FOR DATA CENTERS TO PROTECT CONSUMERS
The Tennessee Valley Authority is raising rates on all new and existing data centers by 10%, alongside a mandatory upfront fee, to cover the growing
TWO CROSSVILLE MEN ARRESTED ON DRUG, WEAPON, AND TRAFFIC CHARGES FOLLOWING HIGHWAY 127 STOP
Two local men were taken into custody late Tuesday evening, September 23, 2026, after Cumberland County Sheriff’s deputies pulled over their vehicle on Highway 127
CROSSVILLE CAMPGROUND OWNER STOPS INTOXICATED DRIVER WHO STRIKES WELL PIPE
A local woman recently arrested for threatening to burn down a gas station found herself in handcuffs once again, this time following a reckless driving
TRUCK DRIVER ESCAPES INJURY AFTER SEMI OVERTURNS ON I-40 IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
A morning commute along Interstate 40 West was disrupted earlier today when a semi-truck crashed and overturned near the 331-mile marker. According to a preliminary
KINGSTON POLICE URGE MOTORISTS TO AVOID DOWNTOWN AREA DURING ROANE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE
Local drivers are being advised to steer clear of parts of downtown this afternoon as the Roane County High School Homecoming Parade takes to the
CUMBERLAND COUNTY CELEBRATES EXPANSION OF COVENANT HEALTH WOMEN’S CARE
Local officials, medical staff, and community members gathered to celebrate the official ribbon-cutting and open house for the newly expanded Covenant Health Women’s Care Cumberland
ROAD RAGE INCIDENT INVOLVING ALLEGED WEAPON DISPLAY ENDS IN FELONY TRAFFIC STOP, NO CHARGES FILED
A minor parking lot bump escalated into a high-stakes police response on September 15, 2026, after a driver and a couple traded accusations of reckless
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS SEEKS COMMUNITY FEEDBACK ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING EDUCATION PLAN
Cumberland County Schools is inviting community members and families to review and provide feedback on its proposed human trafficking prevention education plan. School officials noted
HISTORIC HEATWAVE SHATTERS TENNESSEE VALLEY ENERGY RECORDS AS DEMAND SURGES
A relentless heat dome pushed temperatures above 100°F across the Tennessee Valley this September, driving electricity demand to unprecedented heights and forcing the Tennessee Valley
HARRIMAN UTILITY BOARD COMPLETES $3.65 MILLION INFRASTRUCTURE OVERHAUL
The Harriman Utility Board (HUB) has officially wrapped up a nearly four-year infrastructure initiative, completing $3.65 million in vital upgrades to the region’s water and
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
CUMBERLAND COUNTY’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE TICKS DOWN TO 4.1% IN AUGUST
Cumberland County saw a modest improvement in its local economy as its August unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%. This figure reflects a 0.1% decrease from July's numbers and is also down 0.1% comp ...
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES 10% RATE HIKE FOR DATA CENTERS TO PROTECT CONSUMERS
The Tennessee Valley Authority is raising rates on all new and existing data centers by 10%, alongside a mandatory upfront fee, to cover the growing infrastructure and energy costs of supplying high-d ...
TWO CROSSVILLE MEN ARRESTED ON DRUG, WEAPON, AND TRAFFIC CHARGES FOLLOWING HIGHWAY 127 STOP
Two local men were taken into custody late Tuesday evening, September 23, 2026, after Cumberland County Sheriff's deputies pulled over their vehicle on Highway 127 South for traffic and equipment viol ...
CROSSVILLE CAMPGROUND OWNER STOPS INTOXICATED DRIVER WHO STRIKES WELL PIPE
A local woman recently arrested for threatening to burn down a gas station found herself in handcuffs once again, this time following a reckless driving incident at a Crossville campground. Nineta Wi ...
TRUCK DRIVER ESCAPES INJURY AFTER SEMI OVERTURNS ON I-40 IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
A morning commute along Interstate 40 West was disrupted earlier today when a semi-truck crashed and overturned near the 331-mile marker. According to a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway ...
KINGSTON POLICE URGE MOTORISTS TO AVOID DOWNTOWN AREA DURING ROANE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE
Local drivers are being advised to steer clear of parts of downtown this afternoon as the Roane County High School Homecoming Parade takes to the streets. The Kingston Police Department issued an adv ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY CELEBRATES EXPANSION OF COVENANT HEALTH WOMEN’S CARE
Local officials, medical staff, and community members gathered to celebrate the official ribbon-cutting and open house for the newly expanded Covenant Health Women's Care Cumberland facility. Located ...
ROAD RAGE INCIDENT INVOLVING ALLEGED WEAPON DISPLAY ENDS IN FELONY TRAFFIC STOP, NO CHARGES FILED
A minor parking lot bump escalated into a high-stakes police response on September 15, 2026, after a driver and a couple traded accusations of reckless behavior and brandished firearms across the city ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS SEEKS COMMUNITY FEEDBACK ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING EDUCATION PLAN
Cumberland County Schools is inviting community members and families to review and provide feedback on its proposed human trafficking prevention education plan. School officials noted that state law ...
HISTORIC HEATWAVE SHATTERS TENNESSEE VALLEY ENERGY RECORDS AS DEMAND SURGES
A relentless heat dome pushed temperatures above 100°F across the Tennessee Valley this September, driving electricity demand to unprecedented heights and forcing the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) ...
HARRIMAN UTILITY BOARD COMPLETES $3.65 MILLION INFRASTRUCTURE OVERHAUL
The Harriman Utility Board (HUB) has officially wrapped up a nearly four-year infrastructure initiative, completing $3.65 million in vital upgrades to the region's water and sewer systems. Launched i ...
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 ...
