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MAN ARRESTED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY AFTER CRASHING BMW AND ALLEGEDLY FLEEING SCENE
On February 27, 2026, at approximately 7:54 a.m., deputies from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office in Crossville, responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle
ROAD RAGE INCIDENT LEADS TO AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ARREST IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
On February 27, 2026, around 4:59 p.m., a road rage incident in Cumberland County, Tennessee, escalated into a shooting, prompting a response from the Cumberland
ROANE COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE THREE RAPID-SPREADING BRUSH FIRES IN ONE DAY
The South Roane County Volunteer Fire Department responded to three fire-related calls yesterday amid challenging dry and windy conditions that cause brush fires to spread
CITY OF HARRIMAN SEEKS TO HIRE DIRECTOR OF BEAUTIFICATION
The City of Harriman is currently seeking applicants for the full-time position of Director of Beautification. This role involves leading citywide efforts to enhance and
FELON CAUGHT WITH THREE LOADED GUNS AND MARIJUANA DURING SHOOTING COMPLAINT
On February 26, 2026, at approximately 6:24 p.m., deputies from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office in Sparta, Tennessee, were dispatched to Swafford Road in response
MAN ARRESTED FOR LEAVING CRASH SCENE AND POSSESSING STOLEN PRESCRIPTION PILLS
On February 26, 2026, Deputy Zachary Early of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch at 104
PUBLIC INPUT REQUESTED ON NEW FORT SOUTHWEST POINT STATE HISTORIC PARK MASTER PLAN
Tennessee State Parks is hosting an open house on Thursday, March 12, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (EDT) at the Kingston Community Center (large
JAMESTOWN WOMAN ARRESTED IN JOINT ARSON INVESTIGATION
A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) special agent fire investigators and the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of
STUDENT SETH TROGLIN HONORED FOR HIS PERFORMANCE AT STATE JUNIOR SWINE SHOW
Seth Troglin, a senior at Cumberland County High School (CCHS), was specially recognized during the February 26, 2026, Cumberland County Board of Education meeting for
CROSSVILLE SEEKS THE VISION OF CITIZENS FOR DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION IN 2026
The City of Crossville, Tennessee, has partnered with Downtown Strategies to create a practical five-year action plan focused on revitalizing Downtown Crossville. Rather than an
SPARTA WHITE COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD MOURNS THE LOSS OF FORMER CHIEF RAY BROWN
The Sparta White County Rescue Squad is deeply saddened to announce the passing of former Chief Ray Brown, a respected leader, mentor, and friend to
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WARNS OF RISE IN PHONE SCAMS
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a rising trend of fraudulent phone scams in the area. Scammers are impersonating sheriff’s office officials,
CROSSVILLE P.D.’S BRITTANY PRICE EARNS OFFICER OF THE MONTH AWARD
The Crossville City Police Department has proudly named Officer Brittany Price as its Officer of the Month for both December and January, marking a rare
JOHN EDWARD FITZJARRELL CONVICTED OF DRUG CHARGES AND CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION
On February 24, 2026, a jury in Cumberland County found John Edward Fitzjarrell guilty of possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell or deliver (in
THP TROOPERS SEIZE 6 OZ METH AND 3 OZ CRACK IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 DRUG BUST
A Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper from the Cookeville area, working alongside an Interdiction Plus trooper, conducted a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle along
SEVERAL ACCIDENTS REPORTED IN ROANE COUNTY LAST NIGHT
Last night, several traffic accidents were reported across Roane County. First, around 8:30 p.m. in Harriman, at the entrance to Cracker Barrel, two vehicles were
MAN ARRESTED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY AFTER CRASHING BMW AND ALLEGEDLY FLEEING SCENE
On February 27, 2026, at approximately 7:54 a.m., deputies from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office in Crossville, responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle
ROAD RAGE INCIDENT LEADS TO AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ARREST IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
On February 27, 2026, around 4:59 p.m., a road rage incident in Cumberland County, Tennessee, escalated into a shooting, prompting a response from the Cumberland
ROANE COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE THREE RAPID-SPREADING BRUSH FIRES IN ONE DAY
The South Roane County Volunteer Fire Department responded to three fire-related calls yesterday amid challenging dry and windy conditions that cause brush fires to spread
CITY OF HARRIMAN SEEKS TO HIRE DIRECTOR OF BEAUTIFICATION
The City of Harriman is currently seeking applicants for the full-time position of Director of Beautification. This role involves leading citywide efforts to enhance and
FELON CAUGHT WITH THREE LOADED GUNS AND MARIJUANA DURING SHOOTING COMPLAINT
On February 26, 2026, at approximately 6:24 p.m., deputies from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office in Sparta, Tennessee, were dispatched to Swafford Road in response
MAN ARRESTED FOR LEAVING CRASH SCENE AND POSSESSING STOLEN PRESCRIPTION PILLS
On February 26, 2026, Deputy Zachary Early of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch at 104
PUBLIC INPUT REQUESTED ON NEW FORT SOUTHWEST POINT STATE HISTORIC PARK MASTER PLAN
Tennessee State Parks is hosting an open house on Thursday, March 12, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (EDT) at the Kingston Community Center (large
JAMESTOWN WOMAN ARRESTED IN JOINT ARSON INVESTIGATION
A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) special agent fire investigators and the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of
STUDENT SETH TROGLIN HONORED FOR HIS PERFORMANCE AT STATE JUNIOR SWINE SHOW
Seth Troglin, a senior at Cumberland County High School (CCHS), was specially recognized during the February 26, 2026, Cumberland County Board of Education meeting for
CROSSVILLE SEEKS THE VISION OF CITIZENS FOR DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION IN 2026
The City of Crossville, Tennessee, has partnered with Downtown Strategies to create a practical five-year action plan focused on revitalizing Downtown Crossville. Rather than an
SPARTA WHITE COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD MOURNS THE LOSS OF FORMER CHIEF RAY BROWN
The Sparta White County Rescue Squad is deeply saddened to announce the passing of former Chief Ray Brown, a respected leader, mentor, and friend to
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WARNS OF RISE IN PHONE SCAMS
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a rising trend of fraudulent phone scams in the area. Scammers are impersonating sheriff’s office officials,
CROSSVILLE P.D.’S BRITTANY PRICE EARNS OFFICER OF THE MONTH AWARD
The Crossville City Police Department has proudly named Officer Brittany Price as its Officer of the Month for both December and January, marking a rare
JOHN EDWARD FITZJARRELL CONVICTED OF DRUG CHARGES AND CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION
On February 24, 2026, a jury in Cumberland County found John Edward Fitzjarrell guilty of possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell or deliver (in
THP TROOPERS SEIZE 6 OZ METH AND 3 OZ CRACK IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY I-40 DRUG BUST
A Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper from the Cookeville area, working alongside an Interdiction Plus trooper, conducted a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle along
SEVERAL ACCIDENTS REPORTED IN ROANE COUNTY LAST NIGHT
Last night, several traffic accidents were reported across Roane County. First, around 8:30 p.m. in Harriman, at the entrance to Cracker Barrel, two vehicles were
