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ROANE COUNTY COMMISSION TO CONSIDER PROACTIVE DATA CENTER REGULATIONS AT MONDAY MEETING
The Roane County Commission is set to tackle the growing trend of data center development ahead of the curve during its regular monthly meeting this
DONATE BLOOD, GET A TICKET TO DOLLYWOOD: MEDIC REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE INCENTIVE WEEK
Giving back to the community is about to get a whole lot sweeter—and a lot more thrilling. MEDIC Regional Blood Center has partnered with Dollywood
REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER CHARGED AFTER ALLEGEDLY SPARKING ALCOHOL-FUELED ALTERCATIONS AT CROSSVILLE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
A Knoxville man and registered sex offender is facing felony charges after allegedly violating state registry restrictions by attending a local softball tournament, getting intoxicated,
WHITWELL WOMAN FACING MULTIPLE SHOPLIFTING CHARGES AFTER WALMART ‘SKIP-SCANNING’ INCIDENTS
A Whitwell woman is facing multiple criminal charges in Cumberland County after loss prevention personnel caught her repeatedly “skip-scanning” items at a local Walmart self-checkout
BLAZE DESTROYS JAMESTOWN’S HOMETOWN CAFE; FIREFIGHTERS TREATED FOR HEAT EXHAUSTION
A massive early morning fire broke out at the beloved Hometown Cafe on Friday, drawing a heavy response from local emergency crews who battled the
OVER $185 MILLION IN HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE PROJECTS UNDERWAY IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Major infrastructure relief is officially on the way for Cumberland County drivers. State Senator Paul Bailey, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT),
HARRIMAN UTILITY BOARD AMONG THOSE TO RECIEVE ADDITIONAL RECOVERY FUNDING
In a major boost to statewide disaster recovery, FEMA has approved over $16 million in funding to support 20 recovery and mitigation projects across Tennessee.
RARE PARASITIC ILLNESS LINKED TO FRESH PRODUCE ON THE RISE NATIONWIDE
As summer temperatures rise, health officials nationwide are tracking a significant surge in cyclosporiasis, a rare parasitic illness linked to contaminated fresh produce. The infection
DESTRUCTIVE HOUSE FIRE RAZES HOME IN LAKE TANSI AREA
A devastating structure fire completely destroyed a home in the Lake Tansi area of Cumberland County on Thursday afternoon. Emergency dispatch logs indicate that the
UPPER CUMBERLAND COMMUNITIES HONOR AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY WITH HISTORIC READINGS AND REENACTMENTS
Communities across the Upper Cumberland region gathered on Wednesday, July 8, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of
GOVERNOR BILL LEE SWEARS IN CROSSVILLE NATIVE KYLE A. HIXSON TO TENNESSEE SUPREME COURT
Justice Kyle A. Hixson has officially taken his seat on the Tennessee Supreme Court following his appointment by Governor Bill Lee and confirmation by the
FORT SOUTHWEST POINT OFFICIALLY NAMED TENNESSEE’S 66TH STATE PARK AS ROANE COUNTY CELEBRATES HISTORIC MILESTONES
Roane County marked a day of significant historical celebration as local leaders, state officials, and community members gathered to commemorate two major achievements for the
CROSSVILLE LEADS NEW WAVE OF CITIES JOINING TENNESSEE MAIN STREET PROGRAM FOR DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION
Downtown Crossville is set for a major boost after officially being designated as one of the state’s newest accredited Main Street communities, joining a statewide
HARRIMAN UTILITY BOARD HONORS WILLIE GALLAHER AS HE RETIRES AFTER 30 YEARS OF SERVICE
The Harriman Utility Board (HUB) is celebrating the end of an era as long-time team member Willie Gallaher officially retires following 30 years of dedicated
CUMBERLAND COUNTY TAX BASE GROWS BY 4.45% DRIVEN BY NEW DEVELOPMENT
Cumberland County’s tax base expanded by 4.45% this past year, a bump driven entirely by new growth rather than increased assessments on existing properties, according
CROSSVILLE MAN FACES HEAVY FELONY CHARGES FOLLOWING BURGLARY AND DOMESTIC INCIDENTS
A local man is scheduled to appear in Cumberland County Circuit Court on July 14, 2026, to face a list of serious criminal charges steming
ROANE COUNTY COMMISSION TO CONSIDER PROACTIVE DATA CENTER REGULATIONS AT MONDAY MEETING
The Roane County Commission is set to tackle the growing trend of data center development ahead of the curve during its regular monthly meeting this
DONATE BLOOD, GET A TICKET TO DOLLYWOOD: MEDIC REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE INCENTIVE WEEK
Giving back to the community is about to get a whole lot sweeter—and a lot more thrilling. MEDIC Regional Blood Center has partnered with Dollywood
REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER CHARGED AFTER ALLEGEDLY SPARKING ALCOHOL-FUELED ALTERCATIONS AT CROSSVILLE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
A Knoxville man and registered sex offender is facing felony charges after allegedly violating state registry restrictions by attending a local softball tournament, getting intoxicated,
WHITWELL WOMAN FACING MULTIPLE SHOPLIFTING CHARGES AFTER WALMART ‘SKIP-SCANNING’ INCIDENTS
A Whitwell woman is facing multiple criminal charges in Cumberland County after loss prevention personnel caught her repeatedly “skip-scanning” items at a local Walmart self-checkout
BLAZE DESTROYS JAMESTOWN’S HOMETOWN CAFE; FIREFIGHTERS TREATED FOR HEAT EXHAUSTION
A massive early morning fire broke out at the beloved Hometown Cafe on Friday, drawing a heavy response from local emergency crews who battled the
OVER $185 MILLION IN HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE PROJECTS UNDERWAY IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Major infrastructure relief is officially on the way for Cumberland County drivers. State Senator Paul Bailey, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT),
HARRIMAN UTILITY BOARD AMONG THOSE TO RECIEVE ADDITIONAL RECOVERY FUNDING
In a major boost to statewide disaster recovery, FEMA has approved over $16 million in funding to support 20 recovery and mitigation projects across Tennessee.
RARE PARASITIC ILLNESS LINKED TO FRESH PRODUCE ON THE RISE NATIONWIDE
As summer temperatures rise, health officials nationwide are tracking a significant surge in cyclosporiasis, a rare parasitic illness linked to contaminated fresh produce. The infection
DESTRUCTIVE HOUSE FIRE RAZES HOME IN LAKE TANSI AREA
A devastating structure fire completely destroyed a home in the Lake Tansi area of Cumberland County on Thursday afternoon. Emergency dispatch logs indicate that the
UPPER CUMBERLAND COMMUNITIES HONOR AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY WITH HISTORIC READINGS AND REENACTMENTS
Communities across the Upper Cumberland region gathered on Wednesday, July 8, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of
GOVERNOR BILL LEE SWEARS IN CROSSVILLE NATIVE KYLE A. HIXSON TO TENNESSEE SUPREME COURT
Justice Kyle A. Hixson has officially taken his seat on the Tennessee Supreme Court following his appointment by Governor Bill Lee and confirmation by the
FORT SOUTHWEST POINT OFFICIALLY NAMED TENNESSEE’S 66TH STATE PARK AS ROANE COUNTY CELEBRATES HISTORIC MILESTONES
Roane County marked a day of significant historical celebration as local leaders, state officials, and community members gathered to commemorate two major achievements for the
CROSSVILLE LEADS NEW WAVE OF CITIES JOINING TENNESSEE MAIN STREET PROGRAM FOR DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION
Downtown Crossville is set for a major boost after officially being designated as one of the state’s newest accredited Main Street communities, joining a statewide
HARRIMAN UTILITY BOARD HONORS WILLIE GALLAHER AS HE RETIRES AFTER 30 YEARS OF SERVICE
The Harriman Utility Board (HUB) is celebrating the end of an era as long-time team member Willie Gallaher officially retires following 30 years of dedicated
CUMBERLAND COUNTY TAX BASE GROWS BY 4.45% DRIVEN BY NEW DEVELOPMENT
Cumberland County’s tax base expanded by 4.45% this past year, a bump driven entirely by new growth rather than increased assessments on existing properties, according
CROSSVILLE MAN FACES HEAVY FELONY CHARGES FOLLOWING BURGLARY AND DOMESTIC INCIDENTS
A local man is scheduled to appear in Cumberland County Circuit Court on July 14, 2026, to face a list of serious criminal charges steming
