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CUMBERLAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER SUSPENDED FOR INAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT

CUMBERLAND COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE TWO STRUCTURE FIRES IN ONE DAY
Cumberland County Fire and Rescue responded to two structure fire calls on Friday, May 15, 2026. At approximately 8:04 AM, units were dispatched to the

TENNESSEE HONORS RESTORATION OF HISTORIC HONEYMOON HOUSE AT YORK STATE PARK
The Tennessee Historical Commission presented its 2026 Certificate of Merit Awards during National Preservation Month, recognizing outstanding efforts in historic preservation and the study of

CUMBERLAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY TONIGHT!
The Cumberland County High School graduation ceremony is scheduled to take place this evening, Friday, May 15, 2026. The milestone event will officially begin at

CROSSVILLE WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER DRIVING 71 MPH IN 45 MPH ZONE FOR PIZZA
On May 14, 2026, at approximately 8:19 PM, deputies from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office observed a white Jeep traveling at a high rate of

MAN CITED FOR VANDALISM AFTER FALLING ASLEEP AND CRASHING INTO FENCE IN CROSSVILLE
According to a report by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, earlier this month, Dalton Andrew Woody, 29, of Crossville, allegedly fell asleep while driving on

CROSSVILLE ART SUPPLY SHOP PAINTBALLED FOR SECOND TIME IN TWO WEEKS
On May 11, 2026, city units responded to a local art supply shop on Hwy 70 East in Crossville after the business was struck by

ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS GRADUATIONS BEGIN FOR CLASS OF 2026
Roane County Schools graduations for the Class of 2026 are underway, beginning this evening. Oliver Springs High School seniors received their diplomas last night at

CUMBERLAND COUNTY RAISES $25,000 IN 16 DAYS FOR LARRY V. SHERRILL CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP
The Cumberland County community came together to honor the late Larry V. Sherrill by funding a new Roane State Foundation scholarship for aspiring criminal justice

CITY TAX RATE APPROVED ON FIRST READING; NOT EXPECTED TO CHANGE FROM LAST YEAR
During the City of Crossville’s council meeting this past Tuesday, officials took a significant step forward by approving the first reading of the municipal tax

CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES FIRE STATION #1 ADDITION BID
The Crossville City Council approved a bid for the Fire Station #1 Addition at their meeting on Tuesday night, with only Council member James Mayberry

SUBARU DRIVER INJURED AFTER FAILING TO YIELD TO DUMP TRUCK ON US 70 IN CRAB ORCHARD
According to a preliminary report by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, On May 12, 2026, at approximately 4:11 PM, a collision occurred at the intersection of

CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES RESOLUTION TO CURB EXCESSIVE COIN PAYMENTS
The Crossville City Council meant Tuesday night to approve several items on the agenda, but at the tail end of the meeting city attorney Randy

ROCKWOOD POLICE LAUNCH INVESTIGATION INTO PREDATOR POACHERS ALLEGATIONS
The Rockwood Police Department is actively investigating allegations made by the group “Predator Poachers.” Officials acknowledged the potential concern these claims may cause in the

ARREST MADE IN THREAT OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE INVESTIGATION IN LOUDON COUNTY
The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office has arrested David Parks in connection with social media threats of violence directed at Eaton Elementary School. Following a swift

ROCKWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT BEGINS ANNUAL FIRE HYDRANT TESTING AND FLUSHING
The Rockwood Fire Department will be performing its annual fire hydrant testing and flushing over the next couple of months. During this period, residents may

CUMBERLAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER SUSPENDED FOR INAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT

CUMBERLAND COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE TWO STRUCTURE FIRES IN ONE DAY
Cumberland County Fire and Rescue responded to two structure fire calls on Friday, May 15, 2026. At approximately 8:04 AM, units were dispatched to the

TENNESSEE HONORS RESTORATION OF HISTORIC HONEYMOON HOUSE AT YORK STATE PARK
The Tennessee Historical Commission presented its 2026 Certificate of Merit Awards during National Preservation Month, recognizing outstanding efforts in historic preservation and the study of

CUMBERLAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY TONIGHT!
The Cumberland County High School graduation ceremony is scheduled to take place this evening, Friday, May 15, 2026. The milestone event will officially begin at

CROSSVILLE WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER DRIVING 71 MPH IN 45 MPH ZONE FOR PIZZA
On May 14, 2026, at approximately 8:19 PM, deputies from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office observed a white Jeep traveling at a high rate of

MAN CITED FOR VANDALISM AFTER FALLING ASLEEP AND CRASHING INTO FENCE IN CROSSVILLE
According to a report by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, earlier this month, Dalton Andrew Woody, 29, of Crossville, allegedly fell asleep while driving on

CROSSVILLE ART SUPPLY SHOP PAINTBALLED FOR SECOND TIME IN TWO WEEKS
On May 11, 2026, city units responded to a local art supply shop on Hwy 70 East in Crossville after the business was struck by

ROANE COUNTY SCHOOLS GRADUATIONS BEGIN FOR CLASS OF 2026
Roane County Schools graduations for the Class of 2026 are underway, beginning this evening. Oliver Springs High School seniors received their diplomas last night at

CUMBERLAND COUNTY RAISES $25,000 IN 16 DAYS FOR LARRY V. SHERRILL CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP
The Cumberland County community came together to honor the late Larry V. Sherrill by funding a new Roane State Foundation scholarship for aspiring criminal justice

CITY TAX RATE APPROVED ON FIRST READING; NOT EXPECTED TO CHANGE FROM LAST YEAR
During the City of Crossville’s council meeting this past Tuesday, officials took a significant step forward by approving the first reading of the municipal tax

CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES FIRE STATION #1 ADDITION BID
The Crossville City Council approved a bid for the Fire Station #1 Addition at their meeting on Tuesday night, with only Council member James Mayberry

SUBARU DRIVER INJURED AFTER FAILING TO YIELD TO DUMP TRUCK ON US 70 IN CRAB ORCHARD
According to a preliminary report by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, On May 12, 2026, at approximately 4:11 PM, a collision occurred at the intersection of

CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES RESOLUTION TO CURB EXCESSIVE COIN PAYMENTS
The Crossville City Council meant Tuesday night to approve several items on the agenda, but at the tail end of the meeting city attorney Randy

ROCKWOOD POLICE LAUNCH INVESTIGATION INTO PREDATOR POACHERS ALLEGATIONS
The Rockwood Police Department is actively investigating allegations made by the group “Predator Poachers.” Officials acknowledged the potential concern these claims may cause in the

ARREST MADE IN THREAT OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE INVESTIGATION IN LOUDON COUNTY
The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office has arrested David Parks in connection with social media threats of violence directed at Eaton Elementary School. Following a swift

ROCKWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT BEGINS ANNUAL FIRE HYDRANT TESTING AND FLUSHING
The Rockwood Fire Department will be performing its annual fire hydrant testing and flushing over the next couple of months. During this period, residents may
