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MINOR PLANE CRASH AT CROSSVILLE AIRPORT
The Crossville Chronicle reports that a minor crash involving a small single-seat aircraft occurred on Saturday afternoon at Crossville Memorial Airport while attempting to land.
C.E.A. REPORTS GAS PRICES STAYING LOW
The Consumer Energy Alliance highlights that despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the start of the summer driving season, U.S. gas prices remain
PUTNAM FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO HIGHWAY 84 VEHICLE FIRE
From the Putnam County Fire Department: Vehicle Fire Putnam Fire responded to a pickup truck on fire Thursday afternoon on Highway 84 around the Monterey
NEW CUMBERLAND SCHOOL DIRECTOR TO EARN $135,000 PER YEAR
According to a report by the Crossville Chronicle, Dr. Rebecca Farley, approved as Cumberland County Director of Schools on June 25, 2025, will earn an
ROCKWOOD ELECTRIC RESTORES POWER THIS MORNING AFTER OUTAGE
On June 26, Rockwood Electric Utility reported power outages affecting multiple areas, including Westel Loop, Catoosa Ridge Rd., Eblen Gap, Smith Mountain Rd., Black Hollow,
ROCKWOOD BALL COURTS NOW OPEN
From Rockwood Parks and Recreation: Our ball courts are now complete and open. Bring your family out for some basketball, pickleball, or volleyball. Thanks to
LOCAL TDOT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY FOR JUNE 26 – JULY 2
ANDERSON COUNTY SR 61 between Bill Key Lane and Old Batley Road: Possible daily lane closures during daylight hours. Expect delays and use caution. SR
ILLEGAL CHINESE ALIEN ARRESTED FOR PROSTITUTION
From the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office: On June 18, 2025, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office — alongside the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security, and
I-40 AT N. CAROLINA BORDER OPEN AGAIN
From TDOT: I-40 is open to traffic! Crews worked hard to clean up debris from 4 different areas along I-40 near the TN/NC border, as
TVA DISCLOSES PLANS FOR BULL RUN
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is decommissioning the Bull Run Fossil plant near Oak Ridge, Tennessee, which was retired in December 2023 after reaching the
CLINTON POLICE AND D.C.S. TO INVESTIGATE CHILD INJURY AT PRESCHOOL
From the Clinton Police Department: The Clinton Police Department has been notified by the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) of an isolated incident involving
METEOR SPOTTED IN KNOXVILLE
On Thursday afternoon, a brilliant fireball, identified as a bolide, illuminated the skies above Knoxville, Tennessee, and was captured on dashcam footage from North Gallaher
MINOR PLANE CRASH AT CROSSVILLE AIRPORT
The Crossville Chronicle reports that a minor crash involving a small single-seat aircraft occurred on Saturday afternoon at Crossville Memorial Airport while attempting to land. The incident, reporte ...
C.E.A. REPORTS GAS PRICES STAYING LOW
The Consumer Energy Alliance highlights that despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the start of the summer driving season, U.S. gas prices remain low at around $3.20 per gallon, an 8% d ...
PUTNAM FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO HIGHWAY 84 VEHICLE FIRE
From the Putnam County Fire Department: Vehicle Fire Putnam Fire responded to a pickup truck on fire Thursday afternoon on Highway 84 around the Monterey city limits. At the time of the i ...
NEW CUMBERLAND SCHOOL DIRECTOR TO EARN $135,000 PER YEAR
According to a report by the Crossville Chronicle, Dr. Rebecca Farley, approved as Cumberland County Director of Schools on June 25, 2025, will earn an annual salary of $135,000 under a four-year cont ...
ROCKWOOD ELECTRIC RESTORES POWER THIS MORNING AFTER OUTAGE
On June 26, Rockwood Electric Utility reported power outages affecting multiple areas, including Westel Loop, Catoosa Ridge Rd., Eblen Gap, Smith Mountain Rd., Black Hollow, Rolling Acres, Mountain Vi ...
ROCKWOOD BALL COURTS NOW OPEN
From Rockwood Parks and Recreation: Our ball courts are now complete and open. Bring your family out for some basketball, pickleball, or volleyball. Thanks to Mayor Jolly, City Administrator Ruppe, ...
LOCAL TDOT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY FOR JUNE 26 – JULY 2
ANDERSON COUNTY SR 61 between Bill Key Lane and Old Batley Road: Possible daily lane closures during daylight hours. Expect delays and use caution. SR 170 Edgemoor Road between Melton Lake ...
ILLEGAL CHINESE ALIEN ARRESTED FOR PROSTITUTION
From the Putnam County Sheriff's Office: On June 18, 2025, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office — alongside the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security, and the Cookeville Police Departm ...
I-40 AT N. CAROLINA BORDER OPEN AGAIN
From TDOT: I-40 is open to traffic! Crews worked hard to clean up debris from 4 different areas along I-40 near the TN/NC border, as well as repair the on- and off-ramps at the Waterville exit, aft ...
TVA DISCLOSES PLANS FOR BULL RUN
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is decommissioning the Bull Run Fossil plant near Oak Ridge, Tennessee, which was retired in December 2023 after reaching the end of its operational life. The ongo ...
CLINTON POLICE AND D.C.S. TO INVESTIGATE CHILD INJURY AT PRESCHOOL
From the Clinton Police Department: The Clinton Police Department has been notified by the Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) of an isolated incident involving a child being recently ...
METEOR SPOTTED IN KNOXVILLE
On Thursday afternoon, a brilliant fireball, identified as a bolide, illuminated the skies above Knoxville, Tennessee, and was captured on dashcam footage from North Gallaher Road and I-40. This rare, ...
