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CITY OF HARRIMAN TO VOTE ON NEW CITY MANAGER AT WEDNESDAY SPECIAL MEETING
The City of Harriman is moving closer to filling its leadership vacancy, scheduling a special-called City Council meeting for this Wednesday, August 12, at 4:00
WEEKEND CRASHES LEAVE MULTIPLE INJURED ACROSS ROANE COUNTY
A series of vehicle accidents kept emergency responders busy across Roane County over the weekend, resulting in multiple hospitalizations but no life-threatening injuries. The weekend’s
PIPELINE WORKER ARRESTED FOR DUI AND WEAPON CHARGES FOLLOWING ERRATIC DRIVING IN CROSSVILLE
A pipeline worker was arrested on August 6, 2026, after police caught him driving erratically in a silver dually truck while intoxicated and in possession
TAYLOR FRESH FOODS RECALLS MULTIPLE SALSAS, DIPS, AND PREPARED FOODS OVER SALMONELLA CONCERNS
Taylor Fresh Foods has issued a sweeping voluntary recall for various salsas, dips, guacamole, and ready-to-eat items across 26 states following a multistate salmonella outbreak
COOKEVILLE MAN ARRESTED ON CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL CHARGES FOLLOWING CYBERTIP INVESTIGATION
A Putnam County resident is facing a class B felony charge after a multi-agency investigation led to the seizure of suspected child sexual abuse material
PUTNAM COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT QUICKLY CONTAINS DOBBS CEMETERY ROAD STRUCTURE FIRE
Quick action by the Putnam County Fire Department prevented total devastation on Saturday night, August 8, 2026, after a residential structure fire broke out on
CROSSVILLE MAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES FOLLOWING HOTEL DISTURBANCE
A Crossville man was taken into custody on August 5, 2026, after police responded to a disturbance at a local motel, uncovering an active warrant
SPARTA MAN FACES CHARGES AFTER GIVING FALSE IDENTITY TO CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEPUTIES
A Sparta man is wanted by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office after deputies say he provided a fake name during an investigation on July 31,
REBECCA MARSTELLER ARRESTED FOR DUI AFTER FLIPPING JEEP INTO DITCH ON GENESIS ROAD
A Pikeville woman was arrested early Saturday morning after crashing her Jeep on Genesis Road, according to the Crossville Police Department. Officers responded to the
CUMBERLAND COUNTY RESIDENT LOSES $8,400 IN PHISHING AND ATM FRAUD SCHEME
A Cumberland County resident fell victim to a sophisticated telephone scam on August 4, 2026, resulting in the theft of $8,400 through fraudulent ATM cash
$50,000 POWERBALL WINNER SOLD IN ROCKWOOD AS JACKPOT SURGES TO $905 MILLION
While the nationwide Powerball frenzy builds toward an estimated $905 million jackpot for tonight’s drawing, at least one Tennessee player is already celebrating a major
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH BLOCKS RIGHT SHOULDER ON INTERSTATE 75 SOUTH IN MCMINN COUNTY
A multi-vehicle crash occurred this morning on Interstate 75 South, prompting travel alerts for drivers in the area. The incident was reported at approximately 9:52
CITY OF HARRIMAN TO VOTE ON NEW CITY MANAGER AT WEDNESDAY SPECIAL MEETING
The City of Harriman is moving closer to filling its leadership vacancy, scheduling a special-called City Council meeting for this Wednesday, August 12, at 4:00 p.m. at Harriman City Hall. The primar ...
WEEKEND CRASHES LEAVE MULTIPLE INJURED ACROSS ROANE COUNTY
A series of vehicle accidents kept emergency responders busy across Roane County over the weekend, resulting in multiple hospitalizations but no life-threatening injuries. The weekend's incidents beg ...
PIPELINE WORKER ARRESTED FOR DUI AND WEAPON CHARGES FOLLOWING ERRATIC DRIVING IN CROSSVILLE
A pipeline worker was arrested on August 6, 2026, after police caught him driving erratically in a silver dually truck while intoxicated and in possession of a loaded handgun. According to the Crossv ...
TAYLOR FRESH FOODS RECALLS MULTIPLE SALSAS, DIPS, AND PREPARED FOODS OVER SALMONELLA CONCERNS
Taylor Fresh Foods has issued a sweeping voluntary recall for various salsas, dips, guacamole, and ready-to-eat items across 26 states following a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño pep ...
COOKEVILLE MAN ARRESTED ON CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL CHARGES FOLLOWING CYBERTIP INVESTIGATION
A Putnam County resident is facing a class B felony charge after a multi-agency investigation led to the seizure of suspected child sexual abuse material from a Pinewood Drive residence. In March 202 ...
PUTNAM COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT QUICKLY CONTAINS DOBBS CEMETERY ROAD STRUCTURE FIRE
Quick action by the Putnam County Fire Department prevented total devastation on Saturday night, August 8, 2026, after a residential structure fire broke out on Dobbs Cemetery Road. At approximately ...
CROSSVILLE MAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES FOLLOWING HOTEL DISTURBANCE
A Crossville man was taken into custody on August 5, 2026, after police responded to a disturbance at a local motel, uncovering an active warrant and a cache of illegal drugs, prescription pills, and ...
SPARTA MAN FACES CHARGES AFTER GIVING FALSE IDENTITY TO CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEPUTIES
A Sparta man is wanted by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office after deputies say he provided a fake name during an investigation on July 31, 2026. According to an incident report filed by Deputy M ...
REBECCA MARSTELLER ARRESTED FOR DUI AFTER FLIPPING JEEP INTO DITCH ON GENESIS ROAD
A Pikeville woman was arrested early Saturday morning after crashing her Jeep on Genesis Road, according to the Crossville Police Department. Officers responded to the single-vehicle incident at appr ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY RESIDENT LOSES $8,400 IN PHISHING AND ATM FRAUD SCHEME
A Cumberland County resident fell victim to a sophisticated telephone scam on August 4, 2026, resulting in the theft of $8,400 through fraudulent ATM cash advances. According to an incident report fi ...
$50,000 POWERBALL WINNER SOLD IN ROCKWOOD AS JACKPOT SURGES TO $905 MILLION
While the nationwide Powerball frenzy builds toward an estimated $905 million jackpot for tonight's drawing, at least one Tennessee player is already celebrating a major payday. A lucky ticket purcha ...
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH BLOCKS RIGHT SHOULDER ON INTERSTATE 75 SOUTH IN MCMINN COUNTY
A multi-vehicle crash occurred this morning on Interstate 75 South, prompting travel alerts for drivers in the area. The incident was reported at approximately 9:52 AM (ET) on August 10, 2026, near m ...
