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STATE LAWMAKERS KICK OFF 2026 SESSION WITH FOCUS ON GROCERY TAX CUTS
The 2026 session of Tennessee’s 114th General Assembly convened in Nashville on the second Tuesday in January, marked by the traditional raising of flags atop
OVER 330,000 FRIGIDAIRE MINIFRIDGES RECALLED FOR FIRE AND BURN HAZARD
The Frigidaire-brand minifridge, model EFMIS121 (a 6-can unit), is subject to a recall announced on January 15, 2026, affecting approximately 330,000 units with serial numbers
CROSSVILLE ROBBERY SUSPECT ARRESTED
From Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office: On January 14, 2026, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Investigators executed a search warrant on a camper trailer
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS TO OPEN ON A 2-HOUR DELAY JAN. 15
UPDATED AS OF 8:20 PM CST/9:20 PM EST JANUARY 14 Current Tennessee City/County School Closings for THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 CLOSED: Blount Co. Claiborne Co.
SCHOOL CLOSINGS/DELAYS THURSDAY 1-15
UPDATED AS OF 8:20 PM CST/9:20 PM EST JANUARY 14 Current Tennessee City/County School Closings for THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 CLOSED: Blount Co. Claiborne Co.
TENNESSEE RETAILERS MUST STILL CALCULATE SALES TAX TO THE EXACT CENT
The Tennessee Department of Revenue issued a notice clarifying how retailers should handle sales tax collection amid the federal government’s cessation of penny production in
CROSSVILLE ADOPTS NEW WORK ZONE SIGNAGE ORDINANCE TO BOOST ROADWAY SAFETY
At the January 13th Council meeting in Crossville, an ordinance was adopted to enhance safety in work zones along public roadways. The primary goal is
PAVING ON MAIN STREET IN CROSSVILLE TO BEGIN IN APRIL
During last night’s Crossville City Council meeting, City Manager Valerie Hale announced that paving efforts on Main Street would officially begin on April 15. Motorists
HUMAN REMAINS DISCOVERED NEAR ETOWAH
Posted by McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy: McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy says that human remains were discovered near Etowah on Tuesday. According to Sheriff
TENNESSEE BRACES FOR WINTER WEATHER: SNOW POSSIBLE IN HIGHER ELEVATIONS TONIGHT
State agencies and local agencies across Tennessee are gearing up for winter weather this evening into the overnight hours. As the week brings a sharp
VERIZON OUTAGE REPORTED NATIONWIDE
On January 14, 2026, Verizon experienced a widespread nationwide outage affecting its wireless voice and data services, causing many customers’ phones to display “SOS” mode
RANDY HAWN HONORED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER
At the Crossville City Council meeting held on January 13, 2026, Randy Hawn, an employee of the Street Department, was honored as the Outstanding Employee
STATE LAWMAKERS KICK OFF 2026 SESSION WITH FOCUS ON GROCERY TAX CUTS
The 2026 session of Tennessee's 114th General Assembly convened in Nashville on the second Tuesday in January, marked by the traditional raising of flags atop the Capitol's lantern cupola, a mix of ce ...
OVER 330,000 FRIGIDAIRE MINIFRIDGES RECALLED FOR FIRE AND BURN HAZARD
The Frigidaire-brand minifridge, model EFMIS121 (a 6-can unit), is subject to a recall announced on January 15, 2026, affecting approximately 330,000 units with serial numbers ranging from A2001 to A2 ...
CROSSVILLE ROBBERY SUSPECT ARRESTED
From Cumberland County Sheriff's Office: On January 14, 2026, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Investigators executed a search warrant on a camper trailer located in the Gr ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS TO OPEN ON A 2-HOUR DELAY JAN. 15
UPDATED AS OF 8:20 PM CST/9:20 PM EST JANUARY 14 Current Tennessee City/County School Closings for THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 CLOSED: Blount Co. Claiborne Co. Cocke Co. Hancock Co. Jefferso ...
SCHOOL CLOSINGS/DELAYS THURSDAY 1-15
UPDATED AS OF 8:20 PM CST/9:20 PM EST JANUARY 14 Current Tennessee City/County School Closings for THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 CLOSED: Blount Co. Claiborne Co. Cocke Co. Hancock Co. Jefferso ...
TENNESSEE RETAILERS MUST STILL CALCULATE SALES TAX TO THE EXACT CENT
The Tennessee Department of Revenue issued a notice clarifying how retailers should handle sales tax collection amid the federal government's cessation of penny production in November 2025. Although p ...
CROSSVILLE ADOPTS NEW WORK ZONE SIGNAGE ORDINANCE TO BOOST ROADWAY SAFETY
At the January 13th Council meeting in Crossville, an ordinance was adopted to enhance safety in work zones along public roadways. The primary goal is to protect both travelers and workers by requirin ...
PAVING ON MAIN STREET IN CROSSVILLE TO BEGIN IN APRIL
During last night's Crossville City Council meeting, City Manager Valerie Hale announced that paving efforts on Main Street would officially begin on April 15. Motorists should plan alternative rou ...
HUMAN REMAINS DISCOVERED NEAR ETOWAH
Posted by McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy: McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy says that human remains were discovered near Etowah on Tuesday. According to Sheriff Guy, the remains were discovered ...
TENNESSEE BRACES FOR WINTER WEATHER: SNOW POSSIBLE IN HIGHER ELEVATIONS TONIGHT
State agencies and local agencies across Tennessee are gearing up for winter weather this evening into the overnight hours. As the week brings a sharp plunge in temperatures and the possibility of sno ...
VERIZON OUTAGE REPORTED NATIONWIDE
On January 14, 2026, Verizon experienced a widespread nationwide outage affecting its wireless voice and data services, causing many customers' phones to display "SOS" mode or show no service. &nbs ...
RANDY HAWN HONORED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER
At the Crossville City Council meeting held on January 13, 2026, Randy Hawn, an employee of the Street Department, was honored as the Outstanding Employee of the Quarter for his exceptional performanc ...
