The Crossville City Council held their regularly monthly meeting last night, March 9, 2021. Highlights include:

STUDENT OF THE MONTH RECOGNIZED

The city council recognized their latest student of the month, Marlie Reece. Marlie is in Ms. Tina Niles’s sixth grade class at Martin Elementary School. Marlie is very dedicated to her education, always willing to help others, and always has a sunny disposition. The City of Crossville is a “Community of Character” partner and March is “Fairness” month. Fairness is concerned with actions and processes that are morally right, honorable and equitable.

EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT FOR GARRISON PARK

An Eagle scout project should see additional benches soon for Garrison Park. The plan is for two to be placed near the splash pad and two more next to the playground. A grant will be applied for to cover the costs and the city council will have to give permission to use the city name in the request for the funds. Crossville City Manager Greg Wood said they definitely need more seating at the park. The council approved the action.

LOAN AGREEMENT RENEWED FOR “MISS NETTIE” AT CCHS

The Crossville City Council unanimously voted to renew a loan agreement with the U.S. Air Force for “Miss Nettie.” This has to be done yearly.

The T-33 training aircraft was loaned to the City of Crossville for display at Cumberland County High School by the U.S. Air Force. “Miss Nettie” has served as the mascot for the school since Crossville, Pleasant Hill and Homestead high schools consolidated and became CCHS.

Part of the contract agreement states “Miss Nettie” be kept at her “historically correct painting schemes” and that has taken place in the past with the plane being restored.

The jet was originally brought to CCHS through the help of a high school cheerleader, Nettie Stevens. At the building dedication ceremony for Cumberland County High School in 1962, U.S. Senator Albert Gore Sr. served as the speaker. Following his speech, Stevens approached Gore asking him if he could possibly find a jet for the school. The T-33 training aircraft was officially loaned to the city in 1964 and dedicated as the school’s mascot. Miss Nettie was originally set up in front of the gym.

CROSSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT

The Crossville Police Department released their latest monthly report for February 2021 reviewed by the city council last night:

CITATIONS – (49 ISSUED)

Insurance violations – 16

Speeding – 9

Registration violations – 7

Seat belt violation – 6

Run stop sign – 2

1 each for failure to yield, ran traffic light, light law violation, violation of open container law, window tint violation, improper use of lane of travel, improper passing, failure to exercise due care and texting while driving.

OFFENSES – (88)

Theft from vehicle – 10

Shoplifting – 9

Burglary – 8

Vandalism – 8

Theft from building – 7

Theft all other – 6

Fraud – 6

Theft of vehicle parts – 4

Deaths – 4

Forcible fondling – 3

Lost property – 3

Counterfeit bills – 3

Suicides – 2

Recoveries – 2

1 each for assault, forgery, weapons law violation, vehicle theft, rape, violation of order of protection, drug violation, criminal trespassing, criminal impersonation and DUI.

ARRESTS – (106)

Warrants served – 26

Driving with no license, revoked or suspended – 10

Drug violations – 9

Shoplifting – 9

Public intoxication – 8

Possession of drug equipment – 6

Violation of order of protection or bond conditions – 6

Domestic assault – 5

Assault – 4

Criminal trespassing – 4

DUI – 3

Vehicle theft – 2

Burglary – 2

Resisting or evading arrest – 2

1 each for forgery, fraud, hit and run, weapons law violation, vandalism, violation of implied consent law, disorderly conduct, criminal impersonation, reckless driving, and violation of sex offender registry

JUVENILE ARRESTS – (6)

1 each for runaway, vandalism, assault, disorderly conduct, unruly juvenile, and possession of drug equipment

ACCIDENTS – (81)

Minor injuries – 53

Without injuries – 24

With injuries – 4

ANIMAL CONTROL CALLS – 35