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TWO FLEE ROCKWOOD POLICE AFTER LATE-NIGHT CRASH; LATER CAPTURED
Following a late-night crash in Rockwood, local authorities arrested two individuals after their vehicle struck concrete barricades on Front Avenue. Preliminary reports suggest the vehicle
DETAILS ON THIS MORNING’S TRACTOR TRAILER ACCIDENT ON I-40; ONE FLOWN BY LIFESTAR
A significant traffic disruption occurred in Kingston this morning following a rear-end collision between two tractor-trailers near the eastbound 353 mile marker around 9:00 a.m.
FLORIDA WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY AFTER TRAVELING TO EAST TENNESSEE TO HAVE SEX WITH A MINOR
On April 30, 2026, 27-year-old Kasey Lynn Skaggs of Jacksonville, Florida, was sentenced to 63 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Thomas A. Varlan
CANE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN PUTNAM COUNTY UNDER SOFT LOCKDOWN
Cane Creek Elementary School is currently under a soft lockdown as a precautionary measure after the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) received a report of
ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE LOWER EAST AND UPPER CUMBERLAND (APRIL 30 – MAY 06)
BRADLEY COUNTY SR-2 (S. LEE HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 8.12 to LM 8.14: Flagging-assisted lane closures on SR-02 (South Lee HWY) between
KINGSTON SEEKING PUBLIC HELP TO SAVE HISTORIC CHAPEL
The City of Kingston is seeking public assistance to save a volunteer-built chapel located at Fort Southwest Point. Because the structure is not historically accurate
WOMAN ARRESTED AT CROSSVILLE GAS STATION FOR THEFT OF STOLEN SCION TC
On April 27, 2026, Sergeant Jessie Henson was patrolling Peavine Road when he identified a silver Scion TC parked at a Mr. Zipps gas station
CROSSVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR DUI, EVADING, AND RESISTING ARREST FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP
On the night of April 27, 2026, Sgt. Massey and Ptl. Ramson initiated a traffic stop on a black Nissan Altima after observing the driver,
CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER ACHIEVES 4-STAR OVERALL QUALITY RATING FROM C.M.S.
In November 2024, Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee, achieved a 4-star Overall Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This
GOVERNOR LEE AND SPEAKER SEXTON VISIT CROSSVILLE AS PART OF THE AMERICA 250 TOUR
Governor Bill Lee and Speaker Cameron Sexton visited Crossville on Wednesday morning, stopping at a local Coffee Shop as part of his statewide America 250
SINGLE-VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY ROAD WORK CAUSING CONGESTION ON I-40 NEAR KINGSTON
Ongoing traffic incidents in Roane County on Interstate 40 are currently affecting travel in both directions near the 350 to 353 mile markers. As of
T.H.P. INTERCEPTS UNSECURED HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL SHIPMENT IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
A tractor-trailer driver in Cumberland County was recently cited by the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) for transporting unsecured hazardous materials, creating a significant safety risk
TWO FLEE ROCKWOOD POLICE AFTER LATE-NIGHT CRASH; LATER CAPTURED
Following a late-night crash in Rockwood, local authorities arrested two individuals after their vehicle struck concrete barricades on Front Avenue. Preliminary reports suggest the vehicle was attempt ...
DETAILS ON THIS MORNING’S TRACTOR TRAILER ACCIDENT ON I-40; ONE FLOWN BY LIFESTAR
A significant traffic disruption occurred in Kingston this morning following a rear-end collision between two tractor-trailers near the eastbound 353 mile marker around 9:00 a.m. EST. The accident red ...
FLORIDA WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY AFTER TRAVELING TO EAST TENNESSEE TO HAVE SEX WITH A MINOR
On April 30, 2026, 27-year-old Kasey Lynn Skaggs of Jacksonville, Florida, was sentenced to 63 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Thomas A. Varlan for her involvement in the sexual exploitation o ...
CANE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN PUTNAM COUNTY UNDER SOFT LOCKDOWN
Cane Creek Elementary School is currently under a soft lockdown as a precautionary measure after the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) received a report of a suspicious male on the property. Sh ...
ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE LOWER EAST AND UPPER CUMBERLAND (APRIL 30 – MAY 06)
BRADLEY COUNTY SR-2 (S. LEE HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 8.12 to LM 8.14: Flagging-assisted lane closures on SR-02 (South Lee HWY) between Victory St. SW and Old Boyd Farm RD. SW Motori ...
KINGSTON SEEKING PUBLIC HELP TO SAVE HISTORIC CHAPEL
The City of Kingston is seeking public assistance to save a volunteer-built chapel located at Fort Southwest Point. Because the structure is not historically accurate to the original site, it must be ...
WOMAN ARRESTED AT CROSSVILLE GAS STATION FOR THEFT OF STOLEN SCION TC
On April 27, 2026, Sergeant Jessie Henson was patrolling Peavine Road when he identified a silver Scion TC parked at a Mr. Zipps gas station that had been reported stolen out of Rutherford County, Ten ...
CROSSVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR DUI, EVADING, AND RESISTING ARREST FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP
On the night of April 27, 2026, Sgt. Massey and Ptl. Ramson initiated a traffic stop on a black Nissan Altima after observing the driver, later identified as Ricky Young, exit a Buc-ee’s parking lot t ...
CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER ACHIEVES 4-STAR OVERALL QUALITY RATING FROM C.M.S.
In November 2024, Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee, achieved a 4-star Overall Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This annual rating is determin ...
GOVERNOR LEE AND SPEAKER SEXTON VISIT CROSSVILLE AS PART OF THE AMERICA 250 TOUR
Governor Bill Lee and Speaker Cameron Sexton visited Crossville on Wednesday morning, stopping at a local Coffee Shop as part of his statewide America 250 tour. Accompanied by his wife, Maria, the Go ...
SINGLE-VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY ROAD WORK CAUSING CONGESTION ON I-40 NEAR KINGSTON
Ongoing traffic incidents in Roane County on Interstate 40 are currently affecting travel in both directions near the 350 to 353 mile markers. As of 9:03 AM on May 1, 2026, emergency crews responded ...
T.H.P. INTERCEPTS UNSECURED HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL SHIPMENT IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
A tractor-trailer driver in Cumberland County was recently cited by the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) for transporting unsecured hazardous materials, creating a significant safety risk for both the d ...
