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WATTS BAR HIGHWAY SHUT DOWN DUE TO OVERTURNED VEHICLE
Posted by Rhea County Sheriffs Department: Watts Bar Highway is currently shut down between Old Stage Rd. and Old Dixie Hwy. due to a non-injury
TVA REVERSES COURSE, PLANS TO KEEP KINGSTON COAL PLANT RUNNING
According to multiple outlets, The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has shifted its stance on the future of the Kingston Fossil Plant in Roane County. In
CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES $110,000 AMENDMENT FOR MEADOW PARK LAKE EXPANSION
The City of Crossville’s council meeting in February 2026 began with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance presented by young Marines. Public comments
CROSSVILLE HONORS OLLIE FUGERE AS STUDENT OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY 2026
On February 10, 2026, at the Crossville City Council meeting in Crossville, Tennessee, Mayor’s office issued a proclamation declaring Ollie Fugere as the Student of
CROSSVILLE NOW OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED A PURPLE HEART CITY
The City Council of Crossville held a regular meeting tonight which began with an invocation by a local pastor expressing gratitude for life, community leaders,
ROANE COUNTY COMMISSION HEARS UNION CONCERNS AND FIRE DEPARTMENT FUNDING PLEA
The Roane County Commission met last night in regular session. During public comments, several representatives from local trade unions, including carpenters’ unions, expressed frustration that
ROANE ACADEMY TEEN ESCAPES FROM MEDICAL VISIT IN KINGSTON; QUICKLY CAPTURED BY POLICE
Earlier today, a 17-year-old teenager from Roane Academy—a residential facility that houses troubled teens in the Roane County Industrial Park in Rockwood—escaped during a visit
DAVID ANDERSON PROMOTED TO CHIEF OF PUTNAM RESCUE SQUAD
Posted by Putnam County Rescue Squad: Monday February 9th, during a regularly scheduled Rescue Squad meeting, David Anderson was promoted to the rank of Chief
MONTEREY POLICE OFFICER GOES VIRAL AFTER “RAPID TACTICAL DESCENT”
The Monterey Police Department in Tennessee shared a humorous viral video over Super Bowl weekend featuring Sgt. Bennett executing what they jokingly described as a
HOUSE FIRE REPORTED IN TANSI ON CRAVENS DRIVE
On February 10, 2026, at 10:54 AM, emergency services were dispatched to a structure fire at Cravens Drive in the Tansi community near Crossville. No
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TO START MARCH 8TH
So… getting tired of short days and long nights yet? Well, it seems the end of the tunnel is in sight as Daylight Savings is
JUNK YARD FIRE IN MCMINN COUNTY PROMPTS MULTI-AGENCY RESPONSE
A large junk yard fire erupted around 11:25 in McMinn County, Tennessee, in the 100 block of County Road 323. The blaze, fueled by vehicles,
WATTS BAR HIGHWAY SHUT DOWN DUE TO OVERTURNED VEHICLE
Posted by Rhea County Sheriffs Department: Watts Bar Highway is currently shut down between Old Stage Rd. and Old Dixie Hwy. due to a non-injury commercial vehicle accident. The road will be closed ...
TVA REVERSES COURSE, PLANS TO KEEP KINGSTON COAL PLANT RUNNING
According to multiple outlets, The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has shifted its stance on the future of the Kingston Fossil Plant in Roane County. In 2024, TVA planned to retire the plant's ni ...
CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES $110,000 AMENDMENT FOR MEADOW PARK LAKE EXPANSION
The City of Crossville's council meeting in February 2026 began with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance presented by young Marines. Public comments featured an invitation for council me ...
CROSSVILLE HONORS OLLIE FUGERE AS STUDENT OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY 2026
On February 10, 2026, at the Crossville City Council meeting in Crossville, Tennessee, Mayor's office issued a proclamation declaring Ollie Fugere as the Student of the Month for February 2026. Th ...
CROSSVILLE NOW OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED A PURPLE HEART CITY
The City Council of Crossville held a regular meeting tonight which began with an invocation by a local pastor expressing gratitude for life, community leaders, first responders, military personnel, a ...
ROANE COUNTY COMMISSION HEARS UNION CONCERNS AND FIRE DEPARTMENT FUNDING PLEA
The Roane County Commission met last night in regular session. During public comments, several representatives from local trade unions, including carpenters' unions, expressed frustration that new ind ...
ROANE ACADEMY TEEN ESCAPES FROM MEDICAL VISIT IN KINGSTON; QUICKLY CAPTURED BY POLICE
Earlier today, a 17-year-old teenager from Roane Academy—a residential facility that houses troubled teens in the Roane County Industrial Park in Rockwood—escaped during a visit to a medical facility ...
DAVID ANDERSON PROMOTED TO CHIEF OF PUTNAM RESCUE SQUAD
Posted by Putnam County Rescue Squad: Monday February 9th, during a regularly scheduled Rescue Squad meeting, David Anderson was promoted to the rank of Chief for the Putnam County Rescue Squad. An ...
MONTEREY POLICE OFFICER GOES VIRAL AFTER “RAPID TACTICAL DESCENT”
The Monterey Police Department in Tennessee shared a humorous viral video over Super Bowl weekend featuring Sgt. Bennett executing what they jokingly described as a “highly advanced training maneuver” ...
HOUSE FIRE REPORTED IN TANSI ON CRAVENS DRIVE
On February 10, 2026, at 10:54 AM, emergency services were dispatched to a structure fire at Cravens Drive in the Tansi community near Crossville. No immediate public reports detail the fire's cau ...
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TO START MARCH 8TH
So... getting tired of short days and long nights yet? Well, it seems the end of the tunnel is in sight as Daylight Savings is set to kick in on March 8th. On this day, clocks will 'spring' forward ...
JUNK YARD FIRE IN MCMINN COUNTY PROMPTS MULTI-AGENCY RESPONSE
A large junk yard fire erupted around 11:25 in McMinn County, Tennessee, in the 100 block of County Road 323. The blaze, fueled by vehicles, tires, oils, plastics, and other debris, prompted a signifi ...
