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CROSSVILLE POLICE INVESTIGATE TWO DISTINCT BUC-EE’S THEFTS IN ONE WEEK
It turns out everything is bigger at Buc-ee’s—including the shoplifting reports. The Crossville Police Department has recently responded to two separate theft incidents at the
FOUR BRAND NEW TIRES STOLEN FROM CROSSVILLE PORCH HOURS AFTER DELIVERY
The Crossville Police Department is investigating the theft of a brand-new set of truck tires, valued at over $750, which were stolen directly from a
DEAD FISH FOUND IN EMORY RIVER AFTER ETHANOL TRAIN DERAILMENT
Dead fish were discovered in the Emory River on June 24, just weeks after a train derailment spilled ethanol into the waterway, according to the
CUMBERLAND COUNTY MAN FACES MULTIPLE CHARGES AFTER HIGHWAY 127 TRAFFIC STOP
A Cumberland County man is scheduled to appear in General Sessions Court on Monday, June 29, 2026, following a traffic stop last month that uncovered
PLEASANT HILL TO SILENCE OUTDOOR EMERGENCY SIRENS STARTING SEPTEMBER 1
The Town of Pleasant Hill has announced it will officially discontinue its outdoor warning siren system effective September 1, 2026. Local officials cited several factors
ROANE COUNTY PASSES NEW BUDGET WITH NO PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
The Roane County Commission officially approved the county’s new budget during a public hearing and special-called meeting Thursday evening at the Roane County Courthouse. The
CUMBERLAND COUNTY ANNOUNCES CLOSURES FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY
Local residents planning to visit county offices or utilize local services next week will need to adjust their schedules ahead of the Independence Day holiday.
MAN ARRESTED AFTER HIT-AND-RUN COLLISION ON I-40 ON-RAMP IN CROSSVILLE
A local man faces charges after allegedly forcing another vehicle off the road with his trailer and fleeing the scene on Saturday afternoon. On June
RHEA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WARNS PUBLIC OF PHONE SCAM IMPERSONATING DETECTIVES
The Rhea County Sheriff’s Department is urging residents to be on high alert following reports of a new telephone scam targeting local citizens. According to
SHOES SWAPPED AND STOLEN: REWARDS CARD LEADS TO WARRANT FOR CROSSVILLE WOMAN
A local woman is facing theft charges after an incredibly bold shoe-switching scheme at a local business was caught on camera—and easily solved, thanks to
MORNING CRASH BLOCKS TRAFFIC ON I-40 EAST IN ROANE COUNTY
Commuters faced morning delays today following a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 40 Eastbound involving a wrecked tractor-trailer. According to officials, the crash occurred at approximately
CROSSVILLE TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO ARREST OF CONVICTED FELON WHO TOSSED STOLEN GUN FROM WINDOW
A routine traffic stop escalated into a felony arrest on June 20, 2026, after a driver allegedly attempted to discard a stolen handgun while trying
CROSSVILLE POLICE INVESTIGATE TWO DISTINCT BUC-EE’S THEFTS IN ONE WEEK
It turns out everything is bigger at Buc-ee's—including the shoplifting reports. The Crossville Police Department has recently responded to two separate theft incidents at the massive convenience stor ...
FOUR BRAND NEW TIRES STOLEN FROM CROSSVILLE PORCH HOURS AFTER DELIVERY
The Crossville Police Department is investigating the theft of a brand-new set of truck tires, valued at over $750, which were stolen directly from a local resident's front porch on Thursday. Accordi ...
DEAD FISH FOUND IN EMORY RIVER AFTER ETHANOL TRAIN DERAILMENT
Dead fish were discovered in the Emory River on June 24, just weeks after a train derailment spilled ethanol into the waterway, according to the Morgan County Emergency Management Agency. ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY MAN FACES MULTIPLE CHARGES AFTER HIGHWAY 127 TRAFFIC STOP
A Cumberland County man is scheduled to appear in General Sessions Court on Monday, June 29, 2026, following a traffic stop last month that uncovered a string of alleged offenses, including driving un ...
PLEASANT HILL TO SILENCE OUTDOOR EMERGENCY SIRENS STARTING SEPTEMBER 1
The Town of Pleasant Hill has announced it will officially discontinue its outdoor warning siren system effective September 1, 2026. Local officials cited several factors for the decommissioning, not ...
ROANE COUNTY PASSES NEW BUDGET WITH NO PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
The Roane County Commission officially approved the county's new budget during a public hearing and special-called meeting Thursday evening at the Roane County Courthouse. The most notable takeaway f ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY ANNOUNCES CLOSURES FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY
Local residents planning to visit county offices or utilize local services next week will need to adjust their schedules ahead of the Independence Day holiday. Cumberland County officials have announ ...
MAN ARRESTED AFTER HIT-AND-RUN COLLISION ON I-40 ON-RAMP IN CROSSVILLE
A local man faces charges after allegedly forcing another vehicle off the road with his trailer and fleeing the scene on Saturday afternoon. On June 20, 2026, at approximately 5:03 PM, Crossville Pol ...
RHEA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT WARNS PUBLIC OF PHONE SCAM IMPERSONATING DETECTIVES
The Rhea County Sheriff’s Department is urging residents to be on high alert following reports of a new telephone scam targeting local citizens. According to authorities, scammers are calling individ ...
SHOES SWAPPED AND STOLEN: REWARDS CARD LEADS TO WARRANT FOR CROSSVILLE WOMAN
A local woman is facing theft charges after an incredibly bold shoe-switching scheme at a local business was caught on camera—and easily solved, thanks to her own rewards membership. According to pol ...
MORNING CRASH BLOCKS TRAFFIC ON I-40 EAST IN ROANE COUNTY
Commuters faced morning delays today following a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 40 Eastbound involving a wrecked tractor-trailer. According to officials, the crash occurred at approximately 7: ...
CROSSVILLE TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO ARREST OF CONVICTED FELON WHO TOSSED STOLEN GUN FROM WINDOW
A routine traffic stop escalated into a felony arrest on June 20, 2026, after a driver allegedly attempted to discard a stolen handgun while trying to evade officers, according to the Crossville Polic ...
