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MUNDY FUNERAL HOME LICENSES SUSPENDED AMID ALLEGATIONS OF FRAUDULENT DEATH CLAIMS AND TBI INVESTIGATION
The Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers has officially suspended the licenses of Mundy Funeral Home and co-owner Chadrick “Chad” Mundy following an unannounced
OVERNIGHT BLAZE DESTROYS LARGE HOME IN GRAND VISTA BAY
A massive overnight fire heavily damaged a large residence in the Grand Vista Bay community east of Rockwood on East Shore Drive. The West Roane
POWER OUTAGES AND DOWNED TREES REPORTED FOLLOWING LATE-NIGHT STORM IN ROANE COUNTY
A rapid and powerful storm swept through Roane County late Tuesday night, leaving a trail of downed trees, snapped utility poles, and power outages in
VOLUNTEER ENERGY COOPERATIVE CREWS WORK AROUND THE CLOCK TO RESTORE POWER AFTER SEVERE STORMS
Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC) gave an update regarding efforts by VEC crews who remain hard at work assessing extensive damage and restoring power following a
KYOTO FUSIONEERING BRINGS $46.9 MILLION FUSION FACILITY AND U.S. HEADQUARTERS TO OAK RIDGE
The fusion-energy sector received a major boost in East Tennessee as Kyoto Fusioneering announced plans to relocate its United States headquarters to Anderson County alongside
CROSSVILLE WATER UTILITY ANNOUNCES MONDAY OUTAGE ON SPARTA DRIVE FOR AUGUST 17
The City of Crossville has announced a scheduled water outage for a portion of Sparta Drive on Monday, August 17th, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REVERSES WHOLESALE WATER RATE INCREASE, ENACTS DATA CENTER MORATORIUM
The Crossville City Council on Tuesday night reversed a recent automatic 25% hike in wholesale water rates for outside utilities while keeping the increase for
SEVERE STORMS CAUSE WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES ACROSS VEC SERVICE AREA
Severe overnight storms swept across the region, leaving thousands in the dark and prompting a massive response from the Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC). At the
FAIRFIELD GLADE CLEANUP UNDERWAY AFTER OVERNIGHT STORMS CAUSE ROADWAYS TO BLOCK AND POWER HAZARDS
Following severe storms that swept through the region overnight, the Fairfield Glade Police Department has issued a safety advisory regarding widespread storm damage and community
BLOUNT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ISSUES WARNING OVER ARREST-THREATENING JURY SUMMONS SCAM
Local law enforcement is urging residents to remain vigilant following a surge in reports concerning a deceptive jury duty scam targeting the community. According to
ROANE STATE AND MTSU PARTNER TO CREATE SEAMLESS TRANSFER PATHWAYS FOR AEROSPACE AND FIRE SCIENCE STUDENTS
Roane State Community College, Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), and Tennessee Flight Training have officially signed new articulation agreements to streamline the transfer process for
ROANE COUNTY COMMISSION APPROVES TITLE CHANGE TO COUNTY MAYOR AND ADVANCES NONPROFIT APPROPRIATIONS
During Monday night’s Roane County Commission meeting, officials officially transitioned the title of the county leader from County Executive to County Mayor, aligning the local
MUNDY FUNERAL HOME LICENSES SUSPENDED AMID ALLEGATIONS OF FRAUDULENT DEATH CLAIMS AND TBI INVESTIGATION
The Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers has officially suspended the licenses of Mundy Funeral Home and co-owner Chadrick “Chad” Mundy following an unannounced state audit that uncovere ...
OVERNIGHT BLAZE DESTROYS LARGE HOME IN GRAND VISTA BAY
A massive overnight fire heavily damaged a large residence in the Grand Vista Bay community east of Rockwood on East Shore Drive. The West Roane County Fire Department responded to the early morning ...
POWER OUTAGES AND DOWNED TREES REPORTED FOLLOWING LATE-NIGHT STORM IN ROANE COUNTY
A rapid and powerful storm swept through Roane County late Tuesday night, leaving a trail of downed trees, snapped utility poles, and power outages in its wake. The severe weather struck the area at ...
VOLUNTEER ENERGY COOPERATIVE CREWS WORK AROUND THE CLOCK TO RESTORE POWER AFTER SEVERE STORMS
Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC) gave an update regarding efforts by VEC crews who remain hard at work assessing extensive damage and restoring power following a destructive line of storms that swep ...
KYOTO FUSIONEERING BRINGS $46.9 MILLION FUSION FACILITY AND U.S. HEADQUARTERS TO OAK RIDGE
The fusion-energy sector received a major boost in East Tennessee as Kyoto Fusioneering announced plans to relocate its United States headquarters to Anderson County alongside a $46.9 million investme ...
CROSSVILLE WATER UTILITY ANNOUNCES MONDAY OUTAGE ON SPARTA DRIVE FOR AUGUST 17
The City of Crossville has announced a scheduled water outage for a portion of Sparta Drive on Monday, August 17th, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM. The service interruption is necessary to perform a water ...
CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL REVERSES WHOLESALE WATER RATE INCREASE, ENACTS DATA CENTER MORATORIUM
The Crossville City Council on Tuesday night reversed a recent automatic 25% hike in wholesale water rates for outside utilities while keeping the increase for in-city customers, approved a temporary ...
SEVERE STORMS CAUSE WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES ACROSS VEC SERVICE AREA
Severe overnight storms swept across the region, leaving thousands in the dark and prompting a massive response from the Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC). At the height of the severe weather, appro ...
FAIRFIELD GLADE CLEANUP UNDERWAY AFTER OVERNIGHT STORMS CAUSE ROADWAYS TO BLOCK AND POWER HAZARDS
Following severe storms that swept through the region overnight, the Fairfield Glade Police Department has issued a safety advisory regarding widespread storm damage and community disruption this morn ...
BLOUNT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ISSUES WARNING OVER ARREST-THREATENING JURY SUMMONS SCAM
Local law enforcement is urging residents to remain vigilant following a surge in reports concerning a deceptive jury duty scam targeting the community. According to the Blount County Sheriff's Offic ...
ROANE STATE AND MTSU PARTNER TO CREATE SEAMLESS TRANSFER PATHWAYS FOR AEROSPACE AND FIRE SCIENCE STUDENTS
Roane State Community College, Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), and Tennessee Flight Training have officially signed new articulation agreements to streamline the transfer process for student ...
ROANE COUNTY COMMISSION APPROVES TITLE CHANGE TO COUNTY MAYOR AND ADVANCES NONPROFIT APPROPRIATIONS
During Monday night’s Roane County Commission meeting, officials officially transitioned the title of the county leader from County Executive to County Mayor, aligning the local position with the majo ...
