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MOTORCYCLIST IN SEVIER COUNTY DIES AFTER HITTING TURKEY IN ROADWAY
A 54-year-old Tennessee man died in Sevier County after losing control of his motorcycle when he struck a turkey in the roadway. The incident occurred
WARTBURG POLICE ARREST TWO IN DRUG BUST, SEIZE COCAINE, FENTANYL, AND OTHER NARCOTICS
On April 17, 2026, officers from the Wartburg Police Department—Officer Sarah Posey, Officer Wesley King, and Chief Mike Rayder—along with assistance from the Tennessee Department
ALLEGEDLY DRUNK MAN ARRESTED AFTER YELLING AT VEHICLES; CLAIMED TO BE “THE PRESIDENT”
On April 16, 2026, Crossville Police Officer Jackie Grant responded to a report of a male subject walking in traffic and yelling at passing vehicles
BRIDGE WORK ON HIGHWAY 70 NEAR KINGSTON IS CAUSING CONGESTION AND DELAYS
US Highway 70 near Kingston, is seeing congestion in both directions due to ongoing bridge repair work. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is managing
EARLY VOTING FOR STATE AND COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION ENDS THURSDAY NEXT WEEK (SAMPLE BALLOTS INSIDE)
The 2026 election cycle in Cumberland County, Tennessee (and surrounding areas) includes an early voting period that ends on Thursday, April 30, 2026, ahead of
OAK RIDGE LAUNCHES MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PAVING PROJECT
The City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is moving forward with a multi-million-dollar paving project after city leaders approved more than $3.2 million for road repairs
NEW FARMERS CO-OP SMALL ANIMAL VET CLINIC COMING TO INDUSTRIAL BLVD IN CROSSVILLE
A new small animal veterinary clinic operated by the Cumberland Farmers Co-op is set to open at 1073 Industrial Boulevard in Crossville, Tennessee. This location
67-YEAR-OLD WOMAN SUSTAINS SERIOUS INJURIES IN HIGHWAY 70 NORTH CRASH
On April 15, 2026, at approximately 1:22 PM, a single-vehicle crash occurred on Monterey Highway / Highway 70 North in Putnam County, between Monterey and
MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTED IN CROSSVILLE NEAR LOWE’S
On Friday, April 17, 2026, at approximately 3:20 PM, a multi-vehicle accident with injuries occurred at the intersection in front of Lowe’s Home Improvement at
CUMBERLAND COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE ACHIEVES 0.007% ERROR RATE IN ASSESSMENT CHANGE NOTICES
The Cumberland County Assessor’s office, led by Kelli Buchannon, has successfully completed another Assessment Change Notice season. Out of 70,526 parcels reviewed, the team achieved
BURN RESTRICTIONS EXTENDED TO APRIL 20TH
The Roane County (TN) Office of Emergency Services & Homeland Security has extended burn restrictions through April 20, 2026. No new burn permits are being
CUMBERLAND COUNTY UNITED FUND CELEBRATES 60 YEARS
The United Fund of Cumberland County’s 60th Annual Meeting was a heartfelt celebration that highlighted the enduring legacy of the organization and the dedicated individuals
MOTORCYCLIST IN SEVIER COUNTY DIES AFTER HITTING TURKEY IN ROADWAY
A 54-year-old Tennessee man died in Sevier County after losing control of his motorcycle when he struck a turkey in the roadway. The incident occurred at 11:48 a.m. Friday on Dripping Springs Road in ...
WARTBURG POLICE ARREST TWO IN DRUG BUST, SEIZE COCAINE, FENTANYL, AND OTHER NARCOTICS
On April 17, 2026, officers from the Wartburg Police Department—Officer Sarah Posey, Officer Wesley King, and Chief Mike Rayder—along with assistance from the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) ...
ALLEGEDLY DRUNK MAN ARRESTED AFTER YELLING AT VEHICLES; CLAIMED TO BE “THE PRESIDENT”
On April 16, 2026, Crossville Police Officer Jackie Grant responded to a report of a male subject walking in traffic and yelling at passing vehicles on Genesis Road. Upon arrival, the officer observed ...
BRIDGE WORK ON HIGHWAY 70 NEAR KINGSTON IS CAUSING CONGESTION AND DELAYS
US Highway 70 near Kingston, is seeing congestion in both directions due to ongoing bridge repair work. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is managing the project, which involves lane r ...
EARLY VOTING FOR STATE AND COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION ENDS THURSDAY NEXT WEEK (SAMPLE BALLOTS INSIDE)
The 2026 election cycle in Cumberland County, Tennessee (and surrounding areas) includes an early voting period that ends on Thursday, April 30, 2026, ahead of the May 5, 2026 County Primary Election. ...
OAK RIDGE LAUNCHES MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PAVING PROJECT
The City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is moving forward with a multi-million-dollar paving project after city leaders approved more than $3.2 million for road repairs and resurfacing across the community. ...
NEW FARMERS CO-OP SMALL ANIMAL VET CLINIC COMING TO INDUSTRIAL BLVD IN CROSSVILLE
A new small animal veterinary clinic operated by the Cumberland Farmers Co-op is set to open at 1073 Industrial Boulevard in Crossville, Tennessee. This location was previously home to Bob's Feed &a ...
67-YEAR-OLD WOMAN SUSTAINS SERIOUS INJURIES IN HIGHWAY 70 NORTH CRASH
On April 15, 2026, at approximately 1:22 PM, a single-vehicle crash occurred on Monterey Highway / Highway 70 North in Putnam County, between Monterey and Crossville. The 2008 Mazda TRB, driven by 67- ...
MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTED IN CROSSVILLE NEAR LOWE’S
On Friday, April 17, 2026, at approximately 3:20 PM, a multi-vehicle accident with injuries occurred at the intersection in front of Lowe's Home Improvement at 2297 North Main Street in Crossville, Te ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE ACHIEVES 0.007% ERROR RATE IN ASSESSMENT CHANGE NOTICES
The Cumberland County Assessor’s office, led by Kelli Buchannon, has successfully completed another Assessment Change Notice season. Out of 70,526 parcels reviewed, the team achieved an exceptionally ...
BURN RESTRICTIONS EXTENDED TO APRIL 20TH
The Roane County (TN) Office of Emergency Services & Homeland Security has extended burn restrictions through April 20, 2026. No new burn permits are being issued due to increasing elevated and ha ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY UNITED FUND CELEBRATES 60 YEARS
The United Fund of Cumberland County's 60th Annual Meeting was a heartfelt celebration that highlighted the enduring legacy of the organization and the dedicated individuals who have sustained its mis ...
