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CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL TO WEIGH DATA CENTER REGULATIONS AND WATER TREATMENT CONTRACTS AT TUESDAY MEETING
The Crossville City Council is set to convene for its regular meeting tomorrow on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. inside the Council Chambers
CROSSVILLE DRIVER SERVICES CENTER REOPENS TODAY AFTER EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS
Cumberland County residents will once again be able to visit their local Driver Services Center starting today. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
CARA WATERS ARRESTED FOR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AFTER BRANDISHING FIREARM IN MCDONALD’S DRIVE-THRU
A local woman was taken into custody following a dispute at a McDonald’s drive-thru on June 29, 2026, where she allegedly threatened another motorist and
ROANE COUNTY EMERGENCY CREWS RESPOND TO OVERNIGHT HOUSE FIRE AND I-40 CRASH
Emergency personnel across Roane county faced a busy Thursday night, responding to back-to-back incidents involving a residential structure fire and a late-night vehicle collision on
CROSSVILLE COUNCIL TO DISCUSS 25% WHOLESALE WATER RATE HIKE AT TUESDAY MEETING AFTER CUSTOMER CONCERNS
Crossville City Council members agreed Tuesday night to postpone further discussion of a recent 25% increase in wholesale water rates until their regular meeting next
ALAN CAMPBELL ARRESTED AFTER ATTEMPTING TO ENTER CROSSVILLE CHURCH AND VEHICLES
A local man was taken into custody on August 2, 2026, after police responded to reports of an individual attempting to open doors at Cornerstone
DUAL CRASHES CAUSE TRAFFIC DELAYS IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Motorists traveling through Cumberland County face significant delays Friday afternoon following two separate vehicle crashes reported minutes apart on Interstate 40 and State Route 101.
Opal Faye Nelson Hayes, 86
Ms. Opal Faye Nelson Hayes, age 86, of Rockwood, TN passed away on Monday, August 2, 2026 with her family by her side. She was
CROSSVILLE RESIDENT REPORTS THEFT OF ELECTRONICS FOLLOWING TENANTS’ DEPARTURE
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of nearly $1,000 worth of electronics from a Peavine Road residence. According to an incident report
FAIRFIELD GLADE RESIDENT FALLS VICTIM TO SOPHISTICATED IMPOSTER BOND SCAM
A Fairfield Glade resident lost $1,850 after falling victim to a phone scam involving impersonators posing as law enforcement. According to Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office
HUNTER FOWLER ELECTED SHERIFF OF FENTRESS COUNTY
Following a successful election outcome, Hunter Fowler issued a heartfelt statement reflecting on his victory and his lifelong dream of leading the Fentress County Sheriff’s
WEEKLY LOCAL ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT (AUGUST 6 – 12)
ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 South near Mile Marker 118.5: On Thursday, August 6, 2026, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between 8 p.m.
CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL TO WEIGH DATA CENTER REGULATIONS AND WATER TREATMENT CONTRACTS AT TUESDAY MEETING
The Crossville City Council is set to convene for its regular meeting tomorrow on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. inside the Council Chambers at City Hall. Led by Mayor R.J. Crawford, city offi ...
CROSSVILLE DRIVER SERVICES CENTER REOPENS TODAY AFTER EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS
Cumberland County residents will once again be able to visit their local Driver Services Center starting today. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced that the center, loca ...
CARA WATERS ARRESTED FOR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AFTER BRANDISHING FIREARM IN MCDONALD’S DRIVE-THRU
A local woman was taken into custody following a dispute at a McDonald's drive-thru on June 29, 2026, where she allegedly threatened another motorist and displayed a handgun. According to a report fr ...
ROANE COUNTY EMERGENCY CREWS RESPOND TO OVERNIGHT HOUSE FIRE AND I-40 CRASH
Emergency personnel across Roane county faced a busy Thursday night, responding to back-to-back incidents involving a residential structure fire and a late-night vehicle collision on the interstate. ...
CROSSVILLE COUNCIL TO DISCUSS 25% WHOLESALE WATER RATE HIKE AT TUESDAY MEETING AFTER CUSTOMER CONCERNS
Crossville City Council members agreed Tuesday night to postpone further discussion of a recent 25% increase in wholesale water rates until their regular meeting next week, following pointed criticism ...
ALAN CAMPBELL ARRESTED AFTER ATTEMPTING TO ENTER CROSSVILLE CHURCH AND VEHICLES
A local man was taken into custody on August 2, 2026, after police responded to reports of an individual attempting to open doors at Cornerstone Baptist Church and access parked vehicles. According t ...
DUAL CRASHES CAUSE TRAFFIC DELAYS IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Motorists traveling through Cumberland County face significant delays Friday afternoon following two separate vehicle crashes reported minutes apart on Interstate 40 and State Route 101. The first in ...
Opal Faye Nelson Hayes, 86
Ms. Opal Faye Nelson Hayes, age 86, of Rockwood, TN passed away on Monday, August 2, 2026 with her family by her side. She was born on February 23 1940 in Crossville, TN. Her father was Carl Nelson a ...
CROSSVILLE RESIDENT REPORTS THEFT OF ELECTRONICS FOLLOWING TENANTS’ DEPARTURE
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of nearly $1,000 worth of electronics from a Peavine Road residence. According to an incident report filed by Deputy K-9 Joshua Matth ...
FAIRFIELD GLADE RESIDENT FALLS VICTIM TO SOPHISTICATED IMPOSTER BOND SCAM
A Fairfield Glade resident lost $1,850 after falling victim to a phone scam involving impersonators posing as law enforcement. According to Cumberland County Sheriff's Office incident reports, the 64 ...
HUNTER FOWLER ELECTED SHERIFF OF FENTRESS COUNTY
Following a successful election outcome, Hunter Fowler issued a heartfelt statement reflecting on his victory and his lifelong dream of leading the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office. Fowler expressed ...
WEEKLY LOCAL ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT (AUGUST 6 – 12)
ANDERSON COUNTY, I-75 South near Mile Marker 118.5: On Thursday, August 6, 2026, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews ...
