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CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD DISCUSSES TENNIS COURTS, EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENTS, TRANSFER POLICY AND SAFETY UPGRADES IN WORK SESSION
The Cumberland County Board of Education held a work session on Sept. 17, 2026, covering a wide range of operational, policy and facilities issues, including
CROSSVILLE SPEC PAD PROJECT NEARS COMPLETION, PAVING THE WAY FOR NEW JOBS AND COMMUNITY GROWTH
The final touches are being placed on the Crossville Spec Pad project, marking a major milestone for local economic development. J Paul Smith Construction/Excavation announced
TWO FAMILY MEMBERS ARRESTED AND INDICTED FOR FELONY MURDER FOLLOWING 7-YEAR-OLD’S DROWNING IN BRADLEY COUNTY
Two family members have been arrested and indicted following a two-month investigation into the July 13 drowning death of a 7-year-old child in southeastern Bradley
TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNOUNCES EARLY WATERFOWL QUOTA HUNT APPLICATION DATES
Hunters looking to participate in the upcoming season can soon submit their applications for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) early season Wildlife Management Area
NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHES TO OPPOSE CROSSVILLE FLOCK CAMERAS AHEAD OF NOVEMBER CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
A newly launched advocacy website, crossvilleprivacy.org, is raising alarms over Crossville’s deployment of Flock automated license-plate reader (ALPR) cameras, urging residents to question local candidates
LOCAL ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT (SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2026)
CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 [304.4-306.6] from MM 304.4 to MM 306.6 bridge repair and resurfacing: Construction continues within the median of I‑40. Traffic shifted along the
I-40 EASTBOUND BRIDGE REPAIRS CAUSE MAJOR DELAYS IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ongoing bridge repairs on Interstate 40 Eastbound are triggering significant traffic backups in Cumberland County today. The maintenance, which began this afternoon near Mile Marker
ROANE COUNTY SEES BOOST IN TOURISM SPENDING AS VISITORS STOP ALONG EAST TENNESSEE PATH
Roane County is experiencing a notable rise in tourism-related spending, according to recent figures from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Roane County Tourism Director
ROANE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION RESCINDS WAIVER AND PLACES 90-DAY MORATORIUM ON SUBDIVISION REZONINGS
Following intense public pushback and a disputed zoning waiver, the Roane County Planning Commission voted Wednesday evening to rescind a controversial decision regarding a 23-acre
MOTORCYCLE RIDER HOSPITALIZED AFTER HIT-AND-RUN CRASH IN MIDTOWN
A motorcycle rider was transported to a Knoxville hospital following a hit-and-run collision this afternoon at the intersection of Ruritan Road and Highway 70. The
SPARTA MAN ARRESTED ON DRUG AND EVIDENCE TAMPERING CHARGES AFTER TRAFFIC STOP
A 38-year-old Sparta resident was arrested late Monday night, September 15, after Cumberland County Sheriff’s deputies pulled him over for driving a motorcycle without tags
HARRIMAN LEADERS PUSH FOR RESPONSIBLE GROWTH TO KEEP NEXT GENERATION HOME
City leaders are actively planning for the future of Harriman, balancing the need for community development with the preservation of its historic charm. The initiative
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD DISCUSSES TENNIS COURTS, EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENTS, TRANSFER POLICY AND SAFETY UPGRADES IN WORK SESSION
The Cumberland County Board of Education held a work session on Sept. 17, 2026, covering a wide range of operational, policy and facilities issues, including potential tennis courts for Cumberland Cou ...
CROSSVILLE SPEC PAD PROJECT NEARS COMPLETION, PAVING THE WAY FOR NEW JOBS AND COMMUNITY GROWTH
The final touches are being placed on the Crossville Spec Pad project, marking a major milestone for local economic development. J Paul Smith Construction/Excavation announced that the construction ph ...
TWO FAMILY MEMBERS ARRESTED AND INDICTED FOR FELONY MURDER FOLLOWING 7-YEAR-OLD’S DROWNING IN BRADLEY COUNTY
Two family members have been arrested and indicted following a two-month investigation into the July 13 drowning death of a 7-year-old child in southeastern Bradley County. Jean Marie Kell, 68, and D ...
TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY ANNOUNCES EARLY WATERFOWL QUOTA HUNT APPLICATION DATES
Hunters looking to participate in the upcoming season can soon submit their applications for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's (TWRA) early season Wildlife Management Area (WMA) waterfowl quot ...
NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHES TO OPPOSE CROSSVILLE FLOCK CAMERAS AHEAD OF NOVEMBER CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
A newly launched advocacy website, crossvilleprivacy.org, is raising alarms over Crossville’s deployment of Flock automated license-plate reader (ALPR) cameras, urging residents to question local cand ...
LOCAL ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT (SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2026)
CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 [304.4-306.6] from MM 304.4 to MM 306.6 bridge repair and resurfacing: Construction continues within the median of I‑40. Traffic shifted along the project route. Motorists shoul ...
I-40 EASTBOUND BRIDGE REPAIRS CAUSE MAJOR DELAYS IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ongoing bridge repairs on Interstate 40 Eastbound are triggering significant traffic backups in Cumberland County today. The maintenance, which began this afternoon near Mile Marker 328, has forced t ...
ROANE COUNTY SEES BOOST IN TOURISM SPENDING AS VISITORS STOP ALONG EAST TENNESSEE PATH
Roane County is experiencing a notable rise in tourism-related spending, according to recent figures from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Roane County Tourism Director Stacy Wilson s ...
ROANE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION RESCINDS WAIVER AND PLACES 90-DAY MORATORIUM ON SUBDIVISION REZONINGS
Following intense public pushback and a disputed zoning waiver, the Roane County Planning Commission voted Wednesday evening to rescind a controversial decision regarding a 23-acre residential develop ...
MOTORCYCLE RIDER HOSPITALIZED AFTER HIT-AND-RUN CRASH IN MIDTOWN
A motorcycle rider was transported to a Knoxville hospital following a hit-and-run collision this afternoon at the intersection of Ruritan Road and Highway 70. The incident occurred at approximately ...
SPARTA MAN ARRESTED ON DRUG AND EVIDENCE TAMPERING CHARGES AFTER TRAFFIC STOP
A 38-year-old Sparta resident was arrested late Monday night, September 15, after Cumberland County Sheriff's deputies pulled him over for driving a motorcycle without tags on Highway 70 West. Accord ...
HARRIMAN LEADERS PUSH FOR RESPONSIBLE GROWTH TO KEEP NEXT GENERATION HOME
City leaders are actively planning for the future of Harriman, balancing the need for community development with the preservation of its historic charm. The initiative gained renewed focus following ...
