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CROSSVILLE VOTERS TO DECIDE FATE OF CITY WATER SYSTEM IN NOVEMBER REFERENDUM
On November 3, registered voters within the City of Crossville will head to the polls to decide whether to authorize the City Council to transfer
ROANE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD WELCOMES NEWLY SWORN-IN MEMBERS AT AUGUST MEETING
The Roane County Board of Education held its August meeting, marking the official swearing-in of four board members and highlighting key community partnerships dedicated to
KNOXVILLE POLICE ARREST YAAC MENDEZ ON CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION CHARGES FOLLOWING GLEASON DRIVE RAID
A 33-year-old Knoxville man was arrested Friday following a law enforcement raid tied to an ongoing child exploitation investigation. On August 28, 2026, the Knoxville
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH INVOLVING MOTORCYCLE CAUSES SEVERE DELAYS ON NORTHSIDE DRIVE
A multi-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle has brought northbound traffic on Northside Drive in Crossville to a near standstill this afternoon. Emergency responders, including local
BECCA JO SPARKS FACES ATTEMPTED FIRST-DEGREE MURDER DEADLINE IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT
The Cumberland County Circuit Criminal Court has scheduled a key legal deadline for Becca Jo Sparks, who faces serious felony charges stemming from a shooting
CHASE WAYNE MACKEY FACES VEHICULAR HOMICIDE CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH 2025 CRASH
Chase Wayne Mackey is scheduled to appear in the Cumberland County Circuit Criminal Court on September 1st, 2026, facing serious felony charges stemming from a
NASHVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR RENAMING IN HONOR OF DOLLY PARTON
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Nashville International Airport (BNA) announced a proposal today to rename the airport in honor of global icon Dolly Parton,
TRAFFIC ALERT: DUAL CRASHES CAUSE DELAYS ALONG INTERSTATE 75 IN MCMINN COUNTY
Motorists traveling along Interstate 75 through McMinn County face ongoing traffic delays following a pair of single-vehicle crashes reported earlier today by the Tennessee Highway
VIRGINIA FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN CROSSVILLE FACES KERNEL OF LOCAL CHARGES WITH MORE PENDING
New details were released today regarding a Virginia man who was arrested last week following a violent domestic incident and the recovery of $10,000 in
MORGAN COUNTY BOMB THREAT AND HOSTAGE SITUATION CONFIRMED AS PRISON HOAX
Law enforcement agencies responded to a high-stress emergency on August 27, 2026, after Morgan County E911 received a call at approximately 8:00 PM reporting a
FAIRFIELD GLADE MAN ARRESTED FOR CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION AFTER PROVIDING FALSE NAME TO POLICE
A Fairfield Glade resident was arrested late last month following a family dispute on Sugarbush Circle, where authorities say he lied about his identity to
CROSSVILLE TEENS ARRESTED AFTER HIGH-SPEED PURSUIT ON LANTANA ROAD
Two 19-year-old Crossville residents were arrested late Wednesday night following a high-speed vehicle pursuit on Lantana Road that reached speeds up to 120 mph, according
CROSSVILLE VOTERS TO DECIDE FATE OF CITY WATER SYSTEM IN NOVEMBER REFERENDUM
On November 3, registered voters within the City of Crossville will head to the polls to decide whether to authorize the City Council to transfer municipal water and sewer properties to the Cumberland ...
ROANE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD WELCOMES NEWLY SWORN-IN MEMBERS AT AUGUST MEETING
The Roane County Board of Education held its August meeting, marking the official swearing-in of four board members and highlighting key community partnerships dedicated to student success. Mayor Wad ...
KNOXVILLE POLICE ARREST YAAC MENDEZ ON CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION CHARGES FOLLOWING GLEASON DRIVE RAID
A 33-year-old Knoxville man was arrested Friday following a law enforcement raid tied to an ongoing child exploitation investigation. On August 28, 2026, the Knoxville Police Department’s Internet Cr ...
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH INVOLVING MOTORCYCLE CAUSES SEVERE DELAYS ON NORTHSIDE DRIVE
A multi-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle has brought northbound traffic on Northside Drive in Crossville to a near standstill this afternoon. Emergency responders, including local police, fir ...
BECCA JO SPARKS FACES ATTEMPTED FIRST-DEGREE MURDER DEADLINE IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT
The Cumberland County Circuit Criminal Court has scheduled a key legal deadline for Becca Jo Sparks, who faces serious felony charges stemming from a shooting incident in May 2025. Court dockets show ...
CHASE WAYNE MACKEY FACES VEHICULAR HOMICIDE CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH 2025 CRASH
Chase Wayne Mackey is scheduled to appear in the Cumberland County Circuit Criminal Court on September 1st, 2026, facing serious felony charges stemming from a fatal crash. According to a February ...
NASHVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR RENAMING IN HONOR OF DOLLY PARTON
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Nashville International Airport (BNA) announced a proposal today to rename the airport in honor of global icon Dolly Parton, celebrating her profound cultural and p ...
TRAFFIC ALERT: DUAL CRASHES CAUSE DELAYS ALONG INTERSTATE 75 IN MCMINN COUNTY
Motorists traveling along Interstate 75 through McMinn County face ongoing traffic delays following a pair of single-vehicle crashes reported earlier today by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The first ...
VIRGINIA FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN CROSSVILLE FACES KERNEL OF LOCAL CHARGES WITH MORE PENDING
New details were released today regarding a Virginia man who was arrested last week following a violent domestic incident and the recovery of $10,000 in stolen property appeared in court on Thursday, ...
MORGAN COUNTY BOMB THREAT AND HOSTAGE SITUATION CONFIRMED AS PRISON HOAX
Law enforcement agencies responded to a high-stress emergency on August 27, 2026, after Morgan County E911 received a call at approximately 8:00 PM reporting a bomb threat and possible hostage situati ...
FAIRFIELD GLADE MAN ARRESTED FOR CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION AFTER PROVIDING FALSE NAME TO POLICE
A Fairfield Glade resident was arrested late last month following a family dispute on Sugarbush Circle, where authorities say he lied about his identity to law enforcement officers. According to a Cu ...
CROSSVILLE TEENS ARRESTED AFTER HIGH-SPEED PURSUIT ON LANTANA ROAD
Two 19-year-old Crossville residents were arrested late Wednesday night following a high-speed vehicle pursuit on Lantana Road that reached speeds up to 120 mph, according to the Cumberland County She ...
