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CUMBERLAND COUNTY APPROVES TWO-YEAR MORATORIUM ON NEW DATA CENTERS
At the monthly Cumberland County Commission meeting, with all commissioners present except Commissioner Sherrill, the board took two significant unanimous votes concerning data center development.
ROANE COUNTY RELEASES JUNE 2026 RUNDOWN
The Roane County Executive’s office has announced several key administrative updates and upcoming events for June 2026. A County Commission Workshop is scheduled for Tuesday,
ROANE COUNTY EMERGENCY CREWS RESPOND TO WEEKEND INCIDENTS
Emergency crews in the area managed a busy weekend responding to several traffic accidents, a major structure fire, and numerous medical emergency calls. Road incidents
NORFOLK SOUTHERN RESUMES NORMAL OPERATIONS
Normal freight operations have resumed along Norfolk Southern’s busiest main line in southeast Tennessee following a train derailment last Thursday afternoon near Lancing. While trains
MOTION FILED TO REVOKE RILEY PAWLICK’S BOND
On Monday afternoon, 9th District Attorney Russell Johnson announced that a motion has been filed to revoke the bond of 17-year-old Riley Pawlick in Roane
ROANE FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO OLD SUDDATH LANE STRUCTURE FIRE
The Blair Volunteer Fire Department recently extended its sincere gratitude to several local agencies following their collaborative response to a severe emergency. When a structure
TRAFFIC STOP IN CROSSVILLE UNCOVERS COCAINE
On June 11, 2026, Officer Matt Charlock observed a black vehicle traveling 48 mph in a 40 mph zone on Interstate Drive. After the driver
DAKOTA WHITTINGTON BANNED FROM HILLTOPPERS IN CROSSVILLE AFTER YET ANOTHER THEFT
On June 9, 2026, Crossville Police Department Officers responded to a report of a theft at the Hilltoppers donation building located on East First Street.
CROSSVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR DUI AFTER CRASHING ON MAIN STREET
On June 3, 2026, at approximately 1949 hours, Crossville police units were dispatched to North Main Street in response to a motor vehicle accident, where
CUMBERLAND COUNTY ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION REPORT
CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 [304.4-306.6] from MM 304.4 to MM 306.6 bridge repair and resurfacing: Construction continues within the median of I-40. Traffic has been shifted along
TEEN SUSPECT IN ROANE COUNTY MURDER ARRESTED AFTER HIGH-SPEED POLICE CHASE
A 17-year-old murder suspect is facing a wave of new charges following a high-speed police pursuit through Knox County on Saturday night. Riley Pawlick, who
CUMBERLAND COUNTY FIRE FIGHTERS RESPOND TO A KITCHEN FIRE ON ROCK QUARRY ROAD
A recent incident on Rock Quarry Road highlights the life-saving impact of early fire detection, thanks to a successful response by Cumberland County Fire and
CUMBERLAND COUNTY APPROVES TWO-YEAR MORATORIUM ON NEW DATA CENTERS
At the monthly Cumberland County Commission meeting, with all commissioners present except Commissioner Sherrill, the board took two significant unanimous votes concerning data center development. ...
ROANE COUNTY RELEASES JUNE 2026 RUNDOWN
The Roane County Executive’s office has announced several key administrative updates and upcoming events for June 2026. A County Commission Workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, at 5:30 p.m. to ...
ROANE COUNTY EMERGENCY CREWS RESPOND TO WEEKEND INCIDENTS
Emergency crews in the area managed a busy weekend responding to several traffic accidents, a major structure fire, and numerous medical emergency calls. Road incidents began Saturday afternoon with a ...
NORFOLK SOUTHERN RESUMES NORMAL OPERATIONS
Normal freight operations have resumed along Norfolk Southern's busiest main line in southeast Tennessee following a train derailment last Thursday afternoon near Lancing. While trains are moving agai ...
MOTION FILED TO REVOKE RILEY PAWLICK’S BOND
On Monday afternoon, 9th District Attorney Russell Johnson announced that a motion has been filed to revoke the bond of 17-year-old Riley Pawlick in Roane County. Pawlick, who was previously on superv ...
ROANE FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO OLD SUDDATH LANE STRUCTURE FIRE
The Blair Volunteer Fire Department recently extended its sincere gratitude to several local agencies following their collaborative response to a severe emergency. When a structure fire broke out on O ...
TRAFFIC STOP IN CROSSVILLE UNCOVERS COCAINE
On June 11, 2026, Officer Matt Charlock observed a black vehicle traveling 48 mph in a 40 mph zone on Interstate Drive. After the driver quickly moved over upon passing the officer, a traffic stop was ...
DAKOTA WHITTINGTON BANNED FROM HILLTOPPERS IN CROSSVILLE AFTER YET ANOTHER THEFT
On June 9, 2026, Crossville Police Department Officers responded to a report of a theft at the Hilltoppers donation building located on East First Street. Upon arrival, officers met with a woman who d ...
CROSSVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR DUI AFTER CRASHING ON MAIN STREET
On June 3, 2026, at approximately 1949 hours, Crossville police units were dispatched to North Main Street in response to a motor vehicle accident, where primary officer Sgt. Henson noticed signs of i ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION REPORT
CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 [304.4-306.6] from MM 304.4 to MM 306.6 bridge repair and resurfacing: Construction continues within the median of I-40. Traffic has been shifted along the project route. Motori ...
TEEN SUSPECT IN ROANE COUNTY MURDER ARRESTED AFTER HIGH-SPEED POLICE CHASE
A 17-year-old murder suspect is facing a wave of new charges following a high-speed police pursuit through Knox County on Saturday night. Riley Pawlick, who was on supervised release for a second-degr ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY FIRE FIGHTERS RESPOND TO A KITCHEN FIRE ON ROCK QUARRY ROAD
A recent incident on Rock Quarry Road highlights the life-saving impact of early fire detection, thanks to a successful response by Cumberland County Fire and Rescue. This morning, firefighters were d ...
