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HIGHWAY 70 RESURFACING CONTINUES; EXPECT DELAYS
TRAVEL ADVISORY: CROSSVILLE – The resurfacing project on Hwy 70 continues today. Expect lane closures and delays around Kroger and KFC. Use caution in the
CLUB WYNDAM TO CLOSE TIMESHARE OPERATIONS
Club Wyndham is closing its timeshare operations at Fairfield Glade by the end of 2025, as announced by the Fairfield Glade Community Club (FGCC). The
PAVING ON 4TH STREET
The City of Crossville will be paving 4th Street from Miller Avenue to Webb Avenue today and possibly tomorrow, weather permitting. Please use extreme caution
DOORS OPEN TO RENOVATED COUNTY ARCHIVES FACILITY
From Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster: Today is a proud day for Cumberland County. After years of discussions, planning, and more than a few detours
PUTNAM SHERIFF WARNS OF BITCOIN SCAM
From the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Farris and the PCSO have been made aware of multiple scams circling, specifically those requesting payments in the
MISSING RUNAWAY CHILD BELIEVED TO BE IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
From the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office: MISSING RUNAWAY CHILD ANAHI LUZ WARE Anahi Ware (15) is a Crossville juvenile that ran away from the Department
CUMBERLAND COUNTY MOWING TRACTORS STARTING NEXT WEEK
According to a report by Crossville Cumberland County News, the Cumberland County Road Commissioner has contracted a company to mow all county road right-of-ways twice
DOWNED POLE RESULTS IN TANSI POWER OUTAGE
A downed electric pole has resulted in a power outage for the Tansi area, with over 700 homes affected. VEC crews are likely on the
DOWNED TREE ON I-40 CAUSES CONGESTION
On July 11, 2025, an incident involving debris on Interstate 40 Eastbound in Roane County significantly disrupted traffic flow. At 1:15 PM CDT, debris was
POSTAGE RATES TO INCREASE ON SUNDAY
Starting July 13, 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS) will implement a significant postage rate increase, marking its 20th rate adjustment since 2000 and
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK BRACES FOR INCREASED DEMAND
In Maryville, Tennessee, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee is bracing for increased demand due to proposed cuts to SNAP benefits in President Donald
WALMART RECALLS AROUND 850,000 STEEL WATER BOTTLES; TWO PEOPLE BLINDED
On July 10, 2025, a recall was issued for approximately 850,000 Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles due to a hazard where
HIGHWAY 70 RESURFACING CONTINUES; EXPECT DELAYS
TRAVEL ADVISORY: CROSSVILLE - The resurfacing project on Hwy 70 continues today. Expect lane closures and delays around Kroger and KFC. Use caution in the surrounding area.
CLUB WYNDAM TO CLOSE TIMESHARE OPERATIONS
Club Wyndham is closing its timeshare operations at Fairfield Glade by the end of 2025, as announced by the Fairfield Glade Community Club (FGCC). The decision follows a review identifying significant ...
PAVING ON 4TH STREET
The City of Crossville will be paving 4th Street from Miller Avenue to Webb Avenue today and possibly tomorrow, weather permitting. Please use extreme caution when traveling in this area or seek alter ...
DOORS OPEN TO RENOVATED COUNTY ARCHIVES FACILITY
From Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster: Today is a proud day for Cumberland County. After years of discussions, planning, and more than a few detours along the way, we officially open the doors ...
PUTNAM SHERIFF WARNS OF BITCOIN SCAM
From the Putnam County Sheriff's Office: Sheriff Farris and the PCSO have been made aware of multiple scams circling, specifically those requesting payments in the form of Bitcoin by depositing mon ...
MISSING RUNAWAY CHILD BELIEVED TO BE IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
From the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office: MISSING RUNAWAY CHILD ANAHI LUZ WARE Anahi Ware (15) is a Crossville juvenile that ran away from the Department of Children’s Services facilit ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY MOWING TRACTORS STARTING NEXT WEEK
According to a report by Crossville Cumberland County News, the Cumberland County Road Commissioner has contracted a company to mow all county road right-of-ways twice annually, with work starting as ...
DOWNED POLE RESULTS IN TANSI POWER OUTAGE
A downed electric pole has resulted in a power outage for the Tansi area, with over 700 homes affected. VEC crews are likely on the scene working to fix the outage.
DOWNED TREE ON I-40 CAUSES CONGESTION
On July 11, 2025, an incident involving debris on Interstate 40 Eastbound in Roane County significantly disrupted traffic flow. At 1:15 PM CDT, debris was reported at mile marker 343, obstructing the ...
POSTAGE RATES TO INCREASE ON SUNDAY
Starting July 13, 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS) will implement a significant postage rate increase, marking its 20th rate adjustment since 2000 and the seventh since 2021. The price fo ...
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK BRACES FOR INCREASED DEMAND
In Maryville, Tennessee, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee is bracing for increased demand due to proposed cuts to SNAP benefits in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending plan. According t ...
WALMART RECALLS AROUND 850,000 STEEL WATER BOTTLES; TWO PEOPLE BLINDED
On July 10, 2025, a recall was issued for approximately 850,000 Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles due to a hazard where the lid can forcefully eject, posing serious impact and ...
