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ROANE COUNTY LEADERS HONORED WITH TENNESSEE GOVERNOR’S VOLUNTEER STAR AWARDS
The Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition recently attended an event in Franklin, Tennessee, to celebrate two exceptional local leaders who received the Tennessee Governor’s Volunteer Star
BRUSH FIRE REPORTED NEAR SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH IN ROANE COUNTY
A brush fire was reported at 1:48 PM on March 13, 2026, in Roane County, Tennessee, at the 4200 block of Decatur Highway near Shiloh
CUMBERLAND MAYOR ALLEN FOSTER ADVOCATES FOR RURAL TENNESSEE IN DC AND LOCAL EVENTS
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster shared an update on his busy week of community service and advocacy. Earlier in the week, he traveled to Washington,
NEXT WEEK IS SPRING BREAK FOR CUMBERLAND, ROANE, AND RHEA COUNTY SCHOOLS
It might be a bit chilly, but there’s always a good time for a week off! Next week, Cumberland, Rhea, and Roane Counties will have
MAN ARRESTED FOR VANDALISM AND THEFT AFTER DOMESTIC INCIDENT IN CROSSVILLE
On March 7, 2026, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Crossville Police responded to a domestic incident at Stewart Place Apartments, involving a 37-year-old woman. During an
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MOURNS LOSS OF FORMER CORRECTIONS SERGEANT
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office expressed deep sadness at the passing of former Corrections Sergeant Ryan Matthew Bolton, who served the department with dedication and
RSCC LAUNCHES LARRY V. SHERRILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Roane State Community College has initiated the Larry V. Sherrill Memorial Scholarship. Larry V. Sherrill was a deeply dedicated public servant and community advocate from
ROANE SCHOOL BOARD LIVESTREAM DECISION SPARKS MEDIA SPOTLIGHT AND COMMISSIONER PUSHBACK
The decision by the Roane County School Board to not livestream its meetings has drawn attention beyond the county, including coverage from Knoxville news outlets.
VEHICLE ROLLOVER AND UTILITY POLE CRASHES REPORTED NEAR HARRIMAN OVERNIGHT
Last night, just after 11:00 p.m., a vehicle rollover accident occurred at the Woods Chapel intersection with Highway 61, north of Harriman. Emergency responders, including
BLAIR FIREFIGHTER CRASHES ON OLD HARRIMAN HIGHWAY; INJURIES NON-LIFE-THREATENING
Just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the Blair Volunteer Fire Department reported that one of their fire engines crashed in the 2500 block of Old
ROANE COUNTY POWER OUTAGES RESTORED AFTER HIGH WINDS TOPPLE TREES AND POLES
Roane County did not experience any severe storms during the initial phase of last night’s weather system. However, early this morning around 4:00 a.m., winds
TRAVELERS URGED TO TAKE CAUTION AHEAD OF FENTRESS COUNTY’S FITZGERALD TRUCK SHOW
The Fitzgerald Truck Show (also known as FP Truck Fest 5.0), a major diesel truck event described as one of the rowdiest in the country,
$700 VANISHES DURING MEDICAL EMERGENCY AT PEAVINE ROAD GAS STATION NEAR CROSSVILLE
On March 10, 2026, an officer with the Crossville Police Department spoke with a complainant at the Justice Center regarding a reported theft of $700
18-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY POINTING HANDGUN AT GROUP IN CENTENNIAL PARK
According to a report by the Crossville Police Department, on March 9, 2026, at approximately 7:55 p.m., Crossville Police Department officers responded to Centennial Park
ROANE COUNTY EXECUTIVE REPORTS STRONG TAX COLLECTIONS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
In March 2026, Roane County Executive Wade Creswell reported strong financial performance in the March 2026 edition of the “Roane County Rundown”, noting that while
BURCHETT BLASTS BIG OIL: “IT’S PURE GREED” AS DIESEL PRICES SOAR
On Monday, March 9th, Republican Rep. Tim Burchett expressed strong frustration with the recent surge in fuel prices after filling up his diesel vehicle, noting
ROANE COUNTY LEADERS HONORED WITH TENNESSEE GOVERNOR’S VOLUNTEER STAR AWARDS
The Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition recently attended an event in Franklin, Tennessee, to celebrate two exceptional local leaders who received the Tennessee Governor’s Volunteer Star
BRUSH FIRE REPORTED NEAR SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH IN ROANE COUNTY
A brush fire was reported at 1:48 PM on March 13, 2026, in Roane County, Tennessee, at the 4200 block of Decatur Highway near Shiloh
CUMBERLAND MAYOR ALLEN FOSTER ADVOCATES FOR RURAL TENNESSEE IN DC AND LOCAL EVENTS
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster shared an update on his busy week of community service and advocacy. Earlier in the week, he traveled to Washington,
NEXT WEEK IS SPRING BREAK FOR CUMBERLAND, ROANE, AND RHEA COUNTY SCHOOLS
It might be a bit chilly, but there’s always a good time for a week off! Next week, Cumberland, Rhea, and Roane Counties will have
MAN ARRESTED FOR VANDALISM AND THEFT AFTER DOMESTIC INCIDENT IN CROSSVILLE
On March 7, 2026, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Crossville Police responded to a domestic incident at Stewart Place Apartments, involving a 37-year-old woman. During an
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MOURNS LOSS OF FORMER CORRECTIONS SERGEANT
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office expressed deep sadness at the passing of former Corrections Sergeant Ryan Matthew Bolton, who served the department with dedication and
RSCC LAUNCHES LARRY V. SHERRILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Roane State Community College has initiated the Larry V. Sherrill Memorial Scholarship. Larry V. Sherrill was a deeply dedicated public servant and community advocate from
ROANE SCHOOL BOARD LIVESTREAM DECISION SPARKS MEDIA SPOTLIGHT AND COMMISSIONER PUSHBACK
The decision by the Roane County School Board to not livestream its meetings has drawn attention beyond the county, including coverage from Knoxville news outlets.
VEHICLE ROLLOVER AND UTILITY POLE CRASHES REPORTED NEAR HARRIMAN OVERNIGHT
Last night, just after 11:00 p.m., a vehicle rollover accident occurred at the Woods Chapel intersection with Highway 61, north of Harriman. Emergency responders, including
BLAIR FIREFIGHTER CRASHES ON OLD HARRIMAN HIGHWAY; INJURIES NON-LIFE-THREATENING
Just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the Blair Volunteer Fire Department reported that one of their fire engines crashed in the 2500 block of Old
ROANE COUNTY POWER OUTAGES RESTORED AFTER HIGH WINDS TOPPLE TREES AND POLES
Roane County did not experience any severe storms during the initial phase of last night’s weather system. However, early this morning around 4:00 a.m., winds
TRAVELERS URGED TO TAKE CAUTION AHEAD OF FENTRESS COUNTY’S FITZGERALD TRUCK SHOW
The Fitzgerald Truck Show (also known as FP Truck Fest 5.0), a major diesel truck event described as one of the rowdiest in the country,
$700 VANISHES DURING MEDICAL EMERGENCY AT PEAVINE ROAD GAS STATION NEAR CROSSVILLE
On March 10, 2026, an officer with the Crossville Police Department spoke with a complainant at the Justice Center regarding a reported theft of $700
18-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY POINTING HANDGUN AT GROUP IN CENTENNIAL PARK
According to a report by the Crossville Police Department, on March 9, 2026, at approximately 7:55 p.m., Crossville Police Department officers responded to Centennial Park
ROANE COUNTY EXECUTIVE REPORTS STRONG TAX COLLECTIONS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
In March 2026, Roane County Executive Wade Creswell reported strong financial performance in the March 2026 edition of the “Roane County Rundown”, noting that while
BURCHETT BLASTS BIG OIL: “IT’S PURE GREED” AS DIESEL PRICES SOAR
On Monday, March 9th, Republican Rep. Tim Burchett expressed strong frustration with the recent surge in fuel prices after filling up his diesel vehicle, noting
