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WEEKLY EAST TENNESSEE CONSTRUCTION REPORT (JAN 15 – 21ST)
ANDERSON COUNTY, US 25/ SR 9 between Broad Street and Cullom Street: Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures as utility crews perform work in
ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR LOWER EAST AND UPPER CUMBERLAND (JAN. 15 – 21)
BRADLEY COUNTY I-75 [15.35-19.309] from MM 31 to MM 35 (McMinn County Line) resurfacing: The contractor will continue paving operations. This work will require temporary lane
BLOUNT COUNTY MAN CONVICTED OF MURDER; SENTENCED TO 37 YEARS
Posted by the Blount County Sheriff’s Office: Blount County District Attorney Ryan Desmond announced that Zachary Justin Hayes, 27, was convicted on January 16, 2026,
CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THREE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR CITY MANAGER
At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Crossville City Council voted 4-1 to approve a three-year contract extension for City Manager Valerie Hale during their Tuesday night
ROANE COUNTY SEES MAJOR NUCLEAR AND ENERGY PROJECTS ADVANCE IN JANUARY UPDATE
Roane County Executive Wade Creswell’s January 2026 edition of “The Rundown” highlights ongoing county activities and significant economic progress, particularly in nuclear and energy sectors.
MAN ALLEGEDLY ATTEMPTS TO CASH $2,555 FRAUDULENT CHECK AT BANK DRIVE-THROUGH
According to a report by the Crossville Police Department, on January 12, 2026, Officer Brittany Price of the Crossville Police Department responded to One Bank
WHITE COUNTY MAN SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS FOR SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY VIOLATION
According to a report by the Crossville Chronicle, Timothy Raymond Campbell, a 35-year-old man from Crossville Highway in White County, Tennessee, pleaded guilty last week
GOVERNOR LEE ISSUES PROCLAMATION DECLARING JAN. 19 AS DOLLY PARTON DAY
On January 15, 2026, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued a proclamation designating January 19, 2026, as Dolly Parton Day in the state to celebrate the
TWO TRACTOR-TRAILERS OVERTURN ON EASTBOUND I-40 ON ROCKWOOD MOUNTAIN
Just before 8:00 p.m. last night, eastbound Interstate 40 on Rockwood Mountain near mile marker 341 was completely shut down to through traffic after two
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR FRIDAY JANUARY 16TH
Cumberland County Tennessee schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 16, 2026
20 STATE CHEESE RECALL UPGRADED TO HIGHEST LEVEL OF DANGER
The Ambriola Co., Inc., based in West Caldwell, New Jersey, initiated a voluntary recall of various grated Pecorino Romano cheese products after routine testing confirmed
WEEKLY EAST TENNESSEE CONSTRUCTION REPORT (JAN 15 – 21ST)
ANDERSON COUNTY, US 25/ SR 9 between Broad Street and Cullom Street: Motorists should be alert for temporary lane closures as utility crews perform work in this area. Motorists should be alert for wo ...
ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR LOWER EAST AND UPPER CUMBERLAND (JAN. 15 – 21)
BRADLEY COUNTY I-75 [15.35-19.309] from MM 31 to MM 35 (McMinn County Line) resurfacing: The contractor will continue paving operations. This work will require temporary lane closures in both directio ...
BLOUNT COUNTY MAN CONVICTED OF MURDER; SENTENCED TO 37 YEARS
Posted by the Blount County Sheriff's Office: Blount County District Attorney Ryan Desmond announced that Zachary Justin Hayes, 27, was convicted on January 16, 2026, for the murder of Kimberly ...
CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THREE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR CITY MANAGER
At Tuesday night's meeting, the Crossville City Council voted 4-1 to approve a three-year contract extension for City Manager Valerie Hale during their Tuesday night meeting, reflecting strong support ...
ROANE COUNTY SEES MAJOR NUCLEAR AND ENERGY PROJECTS ADVANCE IN JANUARY UPDATE
Roane County Executive Wade Creswell's January 2026 edition of “The Rundown” highlights ongoing county activities and significant economic progress, particularly in nuclear and energy sectors. A meet- ...
MAN ALLEGEDLY ATTEMPTS TO CASH $2,555 FRAUDULENT CHECK AT BANK DRIVE-THROUGH
According to a report by the Crossville Police Department, on January 12, 2026, Officer Brittany Price of the Crossville Police Department responded to One Bank of Tennessee regarding a potential frau ...
WHITE COUNTY MAN SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS FOR SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY VIOLATION
According to a report by the Crossville Chronicle, Timothy Raymond Campbell, a 35-year-old man from Crossville Highway in White County, Tennessee, pleaded guilty last week in Cumberland County Crimina ...
GOVERNOR LEE ISSUES PROCLAMATION DECLARING JAN. 19 AS DOLLY PARTON DAY
On January 15, 2026, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued a proclamation designating January 19, 2026, as Dolly Parton Day in the state to celebrate the iconic singer's 80th birthday. The document highl ...
TWO TRACTOR-TRAILERS OVERTURN ON EASTBOUND I-40 ON ROCKWOOD MOUNTAIN
Just before 8:00 p.m. last night, eastbound Interstate 40 on Rockwood Mountain near mile marker 341 was completely shut down to through traffic after two tractor-trailers overturned. Two other vehicle ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR FRIDAY JANUARY 16TH
Cumberland County Tennessee schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 16, 2026
20 STATE CHEESE RECALL UPGRADED TO HIGHEST LEVEL OF DANGER
The Ambriola Co., Inc., based in West Caldwell, New Jersey, initiated a voluntary recall of various grated Pecorino Romano cheese products after routine testing confirmed the presence of Listeria mono ...
