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CROSSVILLE SPEC PAD PROJECT NEARS COMPLETION, PAVING THE WAY FOR NEW JOBS AND COMMUNITY GROWTH
The final touches are being placed on the Crossville Spec Pad project, marking a major milestone for local economic development. J Paul Smith Construction/Excavation announced
NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHES TO OPPOSE CROSSVILLE FLOCK CAMERAS AHEAD OF NOVEMBER CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
A newly launched advocacy website, crossvilleprivacy.org, is raising alarms over Crossville’s deployment of Flock automated license-plate reader (ALPR) cameras, urging residents to question local candidates
ROANE COUNTY SEES BOOST IN TOURISM SPENDING AS VISITORS STOP ALONG EAST TENNESSEE PATH
Roane County is experiencing a notable rise in tourism-related spending, according to recent figures from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Roane County Tourism Director
ROANE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION RESCINDS WAIVER AND PLACES 90-DAY MORATORIUM ON SUBDIVISION REZONINGS
Following intense public pushback and a disputed zoning waiver, the Roane County Planning Commission voted Wednesday evening to rescind a controversial decision regarding a 23-acre
MOTORCYCLE RIDER HOSPITALIZED AFTER HIT-AND-RUN CRASH IN MIDTOWN
A motorcycle rider was transported to a Knoxville hospital following a hit-and-run collision this afternoon at the intersection of Ruritan Road and Highway 70. The
SPARTA MAN ARRESTED ON DRUG AND EVIDENCE TAMPERING CHARGES AFTER TRAFFIC STOP
A 38-year-old Sparta resident was arrested late Monday night, September 15, after Cumberland County Sheriff’s deputies pulled him over for driving a motorcycle without tags
HARRIMAN LEADERS PUSH FOR RESPONSIBLE GROWTH TO KEEP NEXT GENERATION HOME
City leaders are actively planning for the future of Harriman, balancing the need for community development with the preservation of its historic charm. The initiative
LIST OF UPCOMING NOVEMBER LOCAL ELECTION CANDIDATES
Cumberland County: Mayor, Crossville: | R J Crawford | 931-335-8880 | City of Crossville, Mayor | 413 Waterview Dr, Crossville 38555 | [email protected] | Crossville
ROANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HONORS FALLEN OFFICER JESSIE MATTHEW RITTENHOUSE 22 YEARS LATER
The Roane County Sheriff’s Office paused this week to remember and honor Officer Jessie Matthew “Matt” Rittenhouse, marking the 22nd anniversary of his tragic death
COOKEVILLE ROADWAY REOPENED FOLLOWING BOMB THREAT INVESTIGATION
South Willow Avenue in Cookeville was temporarily closed to traffic Thursday morning after a driver reported hearing a suspicious ticking or buzzing sound from inside
MULTI-AGENCY RESCUE SQUAD SAFELY EVACUATES INJURED HIKER AT ROCK ISLAND STATE PARK
A multi-agency team successfully rescued an injured man from rugged terrain along the Caney Fork River at Rock Island State Park on September 16, 2026.
KNOXVILLE CHURCH LEADER FACES CHILD ABUSE CHARGE
A local church elder has been arrested and removed from his leadership role following a child abuse charge, according to court records and church officials.
CROSSVILLE SPEC PAD PROJECT NEARS COMPLETION, PAVING THE WAY FOR NEW JOBS AND COMMUNITY GROWTH
The final touches are being placed on the Crossville Spec Pad project, marking a major milestone for local economic development. J Paul Smith Construction/Excavation announced that the construction ph ...
NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHES TO OPPOSE CROSSVILLE FLOCK CAMERAS AHEAD OF NOVEMBER CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
A newly launched advocacy website, crossvilleprivacy.org, is raising alarms over Crossville’s deployment of Flock automated license-plate reader (ALPR) cameras, urging residents to question local cand ...
ROANE COUNTY SEES BOOST IN TOURISM SPENDING AS VISITORS STOP ALONG EAST TENNESSEE PATH
Roane County is experiencing a notable rise in tourism-related spending, according to recent figures from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Roane County Tourism Director Stacy Wilson s ...
ROANE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION RESCINDS WAIVER AND PLACES 90-DAY MORATORIUM ON SUBDIVISION REZONINGS
Following intense public pushback and a disputed zoning waiver, the Roane County Planning Commission voted Wednesday evening to rescind a controversial decision regarding a 23-acre residential develop ...
MOTORCYCLE RIDER HOSPITALIZED AFTER HIT-AND-RUN CRASH IN MIDTOWN
A motorcycle rider was transported to a Knoxville hospital following a hit-and-run collision this afternoon at the intersection of Ruritan Road and Highway 70. The incident occurred at approximately ...
SPARTA MAN ARRESTED ON DRUG AND EVIDENCE TAMPERING CHARGES AFTER TRAFFIC STOP
A 38-year-old Sparta resident was arrested late Monday night, September 15, after Cumberland County Sheriff's deputies pulled him over for driving a motorcycle without tags on Highway 70 West. Accord ...
HARRIMAN LEADERS PUSH FOR RESPONSIBLE GROWTH TO KEEP NEXT GENERATION HOME
City leaders are actively planning for the future of Harriman, balancing the need for community development with the preservation of its historic charm. The initiative gained renewed focus following ...
LIST OF UPCOMING NOVEMBER LOCAL ELECTION CANDIDATES
Cumberland County: Mayor, Crossville: | R J Crawford | 931-335-8880 | City of Crossville, Mayor | 413 Waterview Dr, Crossville 38555 | [email protected] | Crossville City Council: | Ro ...
ROANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HONORS FALLEN OFFICER JESSIE MATTHEW RITTENHOUSE 22 YEARS LATER
The Roane County Sheriff’s Office paused this week to remember and honor Officer Jessie Matthew "Matt" Rittenhouse, marking the 22nd anniversary of his tragic death in the line of duty on September 16 ...
COOKEVILLE ROADWAY REOPENED FOLLOWING BOMB THREAT INVESTIGATION
South Willow Avenue in Cookeville was temporarily closed to traffic Thursday morning after a driver reported hearing a suspicious ticking or buzzing sound from inside his vehicle. Cookeville Police C ...
MULTI-AGENCY RESCUE SQUAD SAFELY EVACUATES INJURED HIKER AT ROCK ISLAND STATE PARK
A multi-agency team successfully rescued an injured man from rugged terrain along the Caney Fork River at Rock Island State Park on September 16, 2026. The victim, who suffered a leg injury after fal ...
KNOXVILLE CHURCH LEADER FACES CHILD ABUSE CHARGE
A local church elder has been arrested and removed from his leadership role following a child abuse charge, according to court records and church officials. Nicholas Blevins, 41, served as an elder a ...
