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MOCK D.U.I. CRASH SCENE SCHEDULED TOMORROW AT C.C.H.S.
A mock DUI crash scene, sponsored by the TAD Center, will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from approximately 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
I.R.S. EXPANDS TAX RELIEF TO ALL 95 TN COUNTIES, EXTENDS DEADLINE TO JUNE 8 DUE TO ICE STORM
The IRS announced on Wednesday that it is expanding tax relief for Tennesseans affected by January’s devastating ice storm. Initially in early April, the agency
BRUSH FIRE REPORTED ON OLD RIDGE ROAD IN ROANE COUNTY
A brush fire was reported at 11:25 in Roane County, specifically in the 200 block of Old Ridge Road. Emergency responders are on scene or
VEHICLE VANDALISM REPORTED AT CROSSVILLE SERVICE CENTER
On April 9, 2026, Crossville Police Officer Mitchell Park responded to a vandalism call at the Crossville Service Center. Upon arrival, they spoke with regional
WINSTEAD’S AMERICAN GRILL IN SPRING CITY TO CLOSE THIS SUNDAY
Winstead’s American Grill, a longtime staple in Spring City, Tennessee’s local dining scene, is set to close its doors permanently this Sunday evening. Staff at
MAN ARRESTED FOR VANDALIZING CAR WINDOW AND POSSESSING METHAMPHETAMINE IN CROSSVILLE
On April 3, 2026, Officer Dustin Lester responded to a vandalism report at Cancun’s restaurant on Main Street in Crossville. The owner, Mr. Miguel Dominguez,
CASTLEMAN LANE IN CROSSVILLE CLOSED TODAY FOR CULVERT INTALLATION
The City of Crossville Street Department will have Castleman Lane closed today, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 to complete repairs to the culvert installation. Please seek
CROSSVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE STATION 2 OFFICIALLY OPEN
The Crossville City Council meeting on April 14th featured an announcement from City Manager Valerie Hale regarding the successful relocation of the fire station team
18-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED IN CROSSVILLE RAPE CASE, HELD ON $250,000 BOND
On Sunday, March 22, 2026, the Crossville Police Department in Tennessee responded to a report of rape and promptly launched an investigation. Detectives identified 18-year-old
PROCLAMATIONS AND HONORS AT CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The regular meeting of the City of Crossville opened with a prayer, followed by the presentation of colors and the Pledge of Allegiance led by
CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS (APRIL 14TH)
The Crossville City Council meeting was held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The session began with a Beer
CROSSVILLE MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTING A WOMAN AND THROWING A MAN INTO FIREPLACE
According to a report by the Crossville Police, on April 8, 2026, officers from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, including Sgt. J. Henson and Ptl.
HORSESHOE THROWN THROUGH CAR WINDOW ON OLD LANTANA ROAD IN CROSSVILLE
On April 10, 2026, Officer Colten Johns was dispatched to Old Lantana Road regarding a report of vehicle vandalism. Upon arrival, the victim stated that
MAN ARRESTED IN FEBRUARY WITH OVER 443 GRAMS OF METH HAS HEARING SET FOR MAY 5TH
John Edward Fitzjarrell’s sentencing hearing, originally scheduled shortly after his February 24, 2026 conviction, has been continued and is now set for May 5, 2026.
TWO TEENAGE GIRLS SAFELY FOUND AFTER SEPARATE SEARCHES IN ROCKWOOD AREA
A couple of missing teenager incidents occurred recently in the Rockwood area. On Saturday morning, a reported 12-year-old girl went missing near Lower Rockwood Road
BUSY WEEKEND FOR FIRST RESPONDERS IN ROCKWOOD
Early Friday night in Rockwood, while police and fire department crews were occupied with a house fire, another call came in around 11:30 p.m. reporting
MOCK D.U.I. CRASH SCENE SCHEDULED TOMORROW AT C.C.H.S.
A mock DUI crash scene, sponsored by the TAD Center, will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from approximately 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
I.R.S. EXPANDS TAX RELIEF TO ALL 95 TN COUNTIES, EXTENDS DEADLINE TO JUNE 8 DUE TO ICE STORM
The IRS announced on Wednesday that it is expanding tax relief for Tennesseans affected by January’s devastating ice storm. Initially in early April, the agency
BRUSH FIRE REPORTED ON OLD RIDGE ROAD IN ROANE COUNTY
A brush fire was reported at 11:25 in Roane County, specifically in the 200 block of Old Ridge Road. Emergency responders are on scene or
VEHICLE VANDALISM REPORTED AT CROSSVILLE SERVICE CENTER
On April 9, 2026, Crossville Police Officer Mitchell Park responded to a vandalism call at the Crossville Service Center. Upon arrival, they spoke with regional
WINSTEAD’S AMERICAN GRILL IN SPRING CITY TO CLOSE THIS SUNDAY
Winstead’s American Grill, a longtime staple in Spring City, Tennessee’s local dining scene, is set to close its doors permanently this Sunday evening. Staff at
MAN ARRESTED FOR VANDALIZING CAR WINDOW AND POSSESSING METHAMPHETAMINE IN CROSSVILLE
On April 3, 2026, Officer Dustin Lester responded to a vandalism report at Cancun’s restaurant on Main Street in Crossville. The owner, Mr. Miguel Dominguez,
CASTLEMAN LANE IN CROSSVILLE CLOSED TODAY FOR CULVERT INTALLATION
The City of Crossville Street Department will have Castleman Lane closed today, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 to complete repairs to the culvert installation. Please seek
CROSSVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE STATION 2 OFFICIALLY OPEN
The Crossville City Council meeting on April 14th featured an announcement from City Manager Valerie Hale regarding the successful relocation of the fire station team
18-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED IN CROSSVILLE RAPE CASE, HELD ON $250,000 BOND
On Sunday, March 22, 2026, the Crossville Police Department in Tennessee responded to a report of rape and promptly launched an investigation. Detectives identified 18-year-old
PROCLAMATIONS AND HONORS AT CROSSVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The regular meeting of the City of Crossville opened with a prayer, followed by the presentation of colors and the Pledge of Allegiance led by
CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS (APRIL 14TH)
The Crossville City Council meeting was held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The session began with a Beer
CROSSVILLE MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTING A WOMAN AND THROWING A MAN INTO FIREPLACE
According to a report by the Crossville Police, on April 8, 2026, officers from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, including Sgt. J. Henson and Ptl.
HORSESHOE THROWN THROUGH CAR WINDOW ON OLD LANTANA ROAD IN CROSSVILLE
On April 10, 2026, Officer Colten Johns was dispatched to Old Lantana Road regarding a report of vehicle vandalism. Upon arrival, the victim stated that
MAN ARRESTED IN FEBRUARY WITH OVER 443 GRAMS OF METH HAS HEARING SET FOR MAY 5TH
John Edward Fitzjarrell’s sentencing hearing, originally scheduled shortly after his February 24, 2026 conviction, has been continued and is now set for May 5, 2026.
TWO TEENAGE GIRLS SAFELY FOUND AFTER SEPARATE SEARCHES IN ROCKWOOD AREA
A couple of missing teenager incidents occurred recently in the Rockwood area. On Saturday morning, a reported 12-year-old girl went missing near Lower Rockwood Road
BUSY WEEKEND FOR FIRST RESPONDERS IN ROCKWOOD
Early Friday night in Rockwood, while police and fire department crews were occupied with a house fire, another call came in around 11:30 p.m. reporting
