CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ADVANCES MIDDLE SCHOOL OPTIONS, PRIORITIZES SAFETY BARRIERS IN WORK SESSION
The Cumberland County Board of Education held a work session on Aug. 20, 2026, advancing plans for potential middle school reconfiguration, recommending bollards at more campuses for safety, and revie ...
WAFFLE HOUSE INCIDENT ENDS IN ARREST AFTER ALLEGED ASSAULT AND PUBLIC STRIP IN PARKING LOT
A late-night disturbance at a local Waffle House early Saturday morning resulted in multiple charges for a Crossville woman following a chaotic scene involving an alleged physical assault, public undr ...
CROSSVILLE ROAD RAGE INCIDENT LEADS TO ARREST AFTER DRIVER DISCARDS FIREARM
A routine road rage investigation on August 21, 2026, quickly escalated into a felony arrest after a local driver allegedly pointed a handgun at another motorist and later discarded the weapon as poli ...
BRANDY SHUMATE ARRESTED FOR SHOPLIFTING NEARLY $440 IN MERCHANDISE FROM CROSSVILLE WALMART
A local woman was taken into custody last week following a shoplifting incident at the Walmart located on Obed Plaza. On August 20, 2026, at approximately 3:54 PM, Crossville Police Department units ...
SUV STRIKES PARKED SEMI-TRUCK ON I-40 IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
A late-night collision on Interstate 40 West resulted in no injuries early Thursday morning, according to a preliminary report released today from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP). The crash occurr ...
OAK RIDGE WOMAN ARRESTED FOR CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION AFTER HIDING IN CLOSET FROM CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEPUTIES
A routine search for a stolen motorcycle on Westel Road led Cumberland County Sheriff's deputies to uncover more than they bargained for, resulting in the arrest of an Oak Ridge woman on August 20, 20 ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATES PROPERTY VANDALISM ON EROH ROAD
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is investigating an active misdemeanor vandalism case following an incident reported on August 21, 2026, at a residential property located on Eroh Road. Accordi ...
GRACIE MILLER ARRESTED FOR PASSING COUNTERFEIT TWENTY-DOLLAR BILL AT PLEASANT HILL MARKET
A 21-year-old Crossville woman was taken into custody last week after deputies say she used a fake twenty-dollar bill to buy items at a local convenience store. Gracie Ann Miller was arrested on Augu ...
SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH ON PUMP HOUSE ROAD SENDS THREE TO KNOXVILLE HOSPITALS
A Friday evening single-vehicle accident on Pump House Road near Tom Fuller Park resulted in injuries to three occupants and temporarily shut down the roadway for over an hour. According to Rockwood ...
DEPUTY AND FIREFIGHTERS CREDITED WITH SAVING CUMBERLAND COUNTY HOME FROM TOTAL LOSS
A local family is expressing profound gratitude to Cumberland County first responders following a house fire on August 21 caused by a faulty electrical cord. According to a public statement shared ...
CITY OF KINGSTON CRACKS DOWN ON PUBLIC VANDALISM WITH STRICT ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY
Following a string of recent vandalism incidents targeting public restrooms and amenities along the lakefront, the City of Kingston has announced a strict zero-tolerance policy for property damage. I ...
FORMER HARRIMAN FIRE CHIEF JERRY TATE PASSES AWAY
The Harriman Fire Department has announced the passing of former Fire Chief Jerry Tate, mourning the loss of a dedicated community leader. Chief Tate dedicated many years of his life to serving the d ...




















