The City Council meeting on July 8, 2025, commenced with a call to order, followed by a prayer led by Tim Chesson of Faith Worship Center, which expressed gratitude and sought guidance for local and national issues, including support for those affected by flooding in Texas. The Young Marines presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Military Museum of Crossville presented a plaque to the city, acknowledging its support for the museum and veteran community.

The meeting proceeded with no public comments or Chamber of Commerce report due to the absence of the chamber president. The consent agenda, including various ordinances and annexations, was approved unanimously.

A significant discussion occurred regarding a request for outside city sewer access for Janelle Hernandez, which was approved 3-2 after debate about fairness and prior miscommunication.

The city manager reported increased sales and hotel/motel tax revenues, ongoing infrastructure projects, and the submission of the annual budget. Upcoming events and grant opportunities for ambulances were noted, and Justin Troglin was recognized as Employee of the Quarter for his dedication in the maintenance department.

The meeting adjourned without further discussion.

The City Manager’s Monthly Report for Crossville, Tennessee, for June 2025 presents a mixed performance across various sectors compared to previous years. Sales tax and liquor tax revenues have shown steady growth, with fiscal year 2024/25 collections slightly surpassing those of 2023/24, though sales tax remains marginally below 2023/24 levels.

However, wholesale beer tax and hotel occupancy tax revenues have declined significantly compared to prior years, indicating reduced activity in these areas.

The police department reported a substantial increase in calls (16,282 in 2025 compared to 12,777 in 2024 and 12,414 in 2023), but offenses, citations, and arrests decreased, reflecting a complex trend in public safety metrics. The fire department continues to prioritize rescue and emergency medical services, which constitute 74.13% of incidents, though year-to-year comparisons were not provided.

Water loss efficiency improved notably, with June 2025 recording a 14% loss compared to 20% in June 2024, and a year-to-date loss of 12%. At the airport, aircraft movements slightly decreased from 1,220 in June 2024 to 1,197 in 2025, but fuel sales surged from 8,916.68 gallons to 12,701.15 gallons, driven by increased jet traffic.

Leisure services hosted tournaments that boosted economic activity through hotel bookings, though specific comparisons to prior years were not included.

Overall, the report highlights growth in tax revenues and operational efficiencies in some sectors, alongside declines in others, painting a varied outlook for Crossville in 2025.