DETAILS RELEASED ON MAJOR MULTI-VEHICLE WRECK ON INTERSTATE 40 IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s preliminary report: A multi-vehicle collision occurred on April 23, 2026, at approximately 3:30 PM on Interstate 40 in Cumberland
MAN KILLED AFTER HANDGUN ACCIDENTALLY DISCHARGES IN DOLLY PARTON’S STAMPEDE PARKING LOT
A man was killed Saturday evening after a handgun accidentally discharged in the parking lot of Dolly Parton’s Stampede in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Around 7:35
GOVERNOR BILL LEE CLOSES FINAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has concluded his final legislative session with the passage of a $58.3 billion budget aimed at long-term strategic investments. A cornerstone
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BUSINESS OWNERS MUST FILE BY END OF MAY TO CORRECT FORCED ASSESSMENTS
Cumberland County Assessor Kelli Buchannon is urging local business owners to review their recently received Personal Property Assessment Change Notices, specifically those marked with the
CONSTRUCTION PROMPTS CLOSURE OF FREDONIA ROAD IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Starting Monday morning, April 27, 2026, Fredonia Road in Cumberland County will be closed for approximately two weeks to facilitate drainage installation and road realignment
13 POUNDS OF METH SEIZED IN MCMINN COUNTY
Following a weeks-long multi-agency investigation, law enforcement in McMinn County, Tennessee, successfully seized 13 pounds of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $60,000. On
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS SYNCHRONOUS FIREFLY EVENT LOTTERY OPENS TODAY
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will hold its annual synchronous firefly viewing event at the Elkmont area from May 20 through May 27, 2026.
FIRST RESPONDERS REACT TO COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FIRE ON WESTEL ROAD NEAR ROCKWOOD
On Thursday afternoon, April 23, 2026, emergency services were dispatched to the Westel Road area following reports of a commercial vehicle fire. The incident occurred
21-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED AFTER LATE NIGHT PURSUIT IN ROCKWOOD; FACES 18 CHARGES
A 21-year-old man, identified as Jordan Trevon Davidson, is currently being held without bond following a late-night police pursuit in Rockwood. The incident began shortly
TWO DEAD IN HIGHWAY 27 / MORGAN COUNTY HIGHWAY CRASH
Two people were killed Thursday afternoon following a collision between a motorcycle and a car north of Harriman at the intersection of Highway 27 and
CUMBERLAND SCHOOLS APPROVES ENERGY AND OPERATIONS IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE CONTRACT
The Cumberland County Board of Education approved a Performance Contract with McKinstry Viridis, LLC (a Washington-based energy services company) at their meeting last night. The
CUMBERLAND COUNTY EDUCATORS HONORED FOR EARNING DOCTORATES AT APRIL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Cumberland County Board of Education celebrated the academic achievements of five employees who have recently earned their doctoral degrees during their April 2026 meeting.
DETAILS RELEASED ON MAJOR MULTI-VEHICLE WRECK ON INTERSTATE 40 IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s preliminary report: A multi-vehicle collision occurred on April 23, 2026, at approximately 3:30 PM on Interstate 40 in Cumberland
MAN KILLED AFTER HANDGUN ACCIDENTALLY DISCHARGES IN DOLLY PARTON’S STAMPEDE PARKING LOT
A man was killed Saturday evening after a handgun accidentally discharged in the parking lot of Dolly Parton’s Stampede in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Around 7:35
GOVERNOR BILL LEE CLOSES FINAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has concluded his final legislative session with the passage of a $58.3 billion budget aimed at long-term strategic investments. A cornerstone
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BUSINESS OWNERS MUST FILE BY END OF MAY TO CORRECT FORCED ASSESSMENTS
Cumberland County Assessor Kelli Buchannon is urging local business owners to review their recently received Personal Property Assessment Change Notices, specifically those marked with the
CONSTRUCTION PROMPTS CLOSURE OF FREDONIA ROAD IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Starting Monday morning, April 27, 2026, Fredonia Road in Cumberland County will be closed for approximately two weeks to facilitate drainage installation and road realignment
13 POUNDS OF METH SEIZED IN MCMINN COUNTY
Following a weeks-long multi-agency investigation, law enforcement in McMinn County, Tennessee, successfully seized 13 pounds of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $60,000. On
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS SYNCHRONOUS FIREFLY EVENT LOTTERY OPENS TODAY
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will hold its annual synchronous firefly viewing event at the Elkmont area from May 20 through May 27, 2026.
FIRST RESPONDERS REACT TO COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FIRE ON WESTEL ROAD NEAR ROCKWOOD
On Thursday afternoon, April 23, 2026, emergency services were dispatched to the Westel Road area following reports of a commercial vehicle fire. The incident occurred
21-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED AFTER LATE NIGHT PURSUIT IN ROCKWOOD; FACES 18 CHARGES
A 21-year-old man, identified as Jordan Trevon Davidson, is currently being held without bond following a late-night police pursuit in Rockwood. The incident began shortly
TWO DEAD IN HIGHWAY 27 / MORGAN COUNTY HIGHWAY CRASH
Two people were killed Thursday afternoon following a collision between a motorcycle and a car north of Harriman at the intersection of Highway 27 and
CUMBERLAND SCHOOLS APPROVES ENERGY AND OPERATIONS IMPROVEMENT PERFORMANCE CONTRACT
The Cumberland County Board of Education approved a Performance Contract with McKinstry Viridis, LLC (a Washington-based energy services company) at their meeting last night. The
CUMBERLAND COUNTY EDUCATORS HONORED FOR EARNING DOCTORATES AT APRIL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Cumberland County Board of Education celebrated the academic achievements of five employees who have recently earned their doctoral degrees during their April 2026 meeting.
