
MAJOR UPGRADES HEADED TO CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COMPLEX AND STATE PARK
Big changes are on the horizon for Cumberland County’s community venues and outdoor spaces, thanks to a multi-million dollar boost from the state and local

CUMBERLAND COUNTY REPORTS STRONG FINANCIAL SURPLUS AND PERMIT GROWTH IN JUNE
Cumberland County has wrapped up its fiscal year on a high financial note, driven by robust building permit activity and stronger-than-expected sales tax collections. According

CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMISSION CALLS OUT T-MOBILE OVER DANGEROUS GRASSY COVE CELL OUTAGES
The Cumberland County Commission addressed critical public safety concerns and celebrated local athletic achievements during its latest monthly meeting, which saw nearly full attendance—with Commissioners

JUDGE REFUSES TO DISMISS ESTATE OF TENNESSEE DEPUTY FROM DEADLY RIVER CRASH LAWSUIT
A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit will move forward against Meigs County and the estate of a rookie deputy who drove his patrol

MATHEW HOOPER ARRESTED FOR SOLICITING SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR VIA SNAPCHAT
A Tennessee man faces multiple felony charges following an investigation into electronic solicitation and sexual exploitation of a minor, officials announced. Arrest warrants issued on

HUMAN REMAINS FOUND IN KINGSTON GARAGE TRACED TO 70-YEAR-OLD CAVE FIND
Local authorities are investigating after a box containing human remains was discovered inside a rental home on West Ridgecrest Drive earlier this month, unveiling a

OLIVER SPRINGS LEADERS HONOR VETERAN EMPLOYEES, ADDRESS PARK FEES AND HISTORIC DEPOT DISPUTE
A packed house gathered at Oliver Springs City Hall last Thursday evening for a nearly two-hour joint meeting of the Oliver Springs Board of Aldermen

HEATHER GRUEBER MAKES HISTORY AS ATHENS FIRE DEPARTMENT’S FIRST FEMALE CERTIFIED FIRE OFFICER
The Athens Fire Department has officially marked a landmark moment in its history, announcing that Heather Grueber has become the department’s first female firefighter to

TN DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE APPOINTS CROSSVILLE’S MATTHEW MCCLANAHAN AS GENERAL COUNSEL
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has officially named Crossville native Matthew McClanahan as its new general counsel, effective August 3, 2026. In his new

ROANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RALLIES TO BUILD WHEELCHAIR RAMP FOR INJURED DEPUTY
Members of the Roane County Sheriff’s Office have come together to support one of their own, completing the construction of a brand-new wheelchair ramp for

FDA RETRACTS CYCLOSPORA DETECTION CLAIM IN TAYLOR FARMS LETTUCE RECALL
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially walked back a previous announcement regarding the contamination of iceberg lettuce, admitting that an earlier report detecting

MULTIPLE DAYS OF SEVERE WEATHER BATTER EAST TENNESSEE, PROMPTING FRESH WARNINGS FOR TUESDAY
A multi-day stretch of severe weather brought widespread disruption across East Tennessee over the weekend, leaving behind scattered damage, localized flooding, and power outages. Rounds

MAJOR UPGRADES HEADED TO CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COMPLEX AND STATE PARK
Big changes are on the horizon for Cumberland County’s community venues and outdoor spaces, thanks to a multi-million dollar boost from the state and local

CUMBERLAND COUNTY REPORTS STRONG FINANCIAL SURPLUS AND PERMIT GROWTH IN JUNE
Cumberland County has wrapped up its fiscal year on a high financial note, driven by robust building permit activity and stronger-than-expected sales tax collections. According

CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMISSION CALLS OUT T-MOBILE OVER DANGEROUS GRASSY COVE CELL OUTAGES
The Cumberland County Commission addressed critical public safety concerns and celebrated local athletic achievements during its latest monthly meeting, which saw nearly full attendance—with Commissioners

JUDGE REFUSES TO DISMISS ESTATE OF TENNESSEE DEPUTY FROM DEADLY RIVER CRASH LAWSUIT
A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit will move forward against Meigs County and the estate of a rookie deputy who drove his patrol

MATHEW HOOPER ARRESTED FOR SOLICITING SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR VIA SNAPCHAT
A Tennessee man faces multiple felony charges following an investigation into electronic solicitation and sexual exploitation of a minor, officials announced. Arrest warrants issued on

HUMAN REMAINS FOUND IN KINGSTON GARAGE TRACED TO 70-YEAR-OLD CAVE FIND
Local authorities are investigating after a box containing human remains was discovered inside a rental home on West Ridgecrest Drive earlier this month, unveiling a

OLIVER SPRINGS LEADERS HONOR VETERAN EMPLOYEES, ADDRESS PARK FEES AND HISTORIC DEPOT DISPUTE
A packed house gathered at Oliver Springs City Hall last Thursday evening for a nearly two-hour joint meeting of the Oliver Springs Board of Aldermen

HEATHER GRUEBER MAKES HISTORY AS ATHENS FIRE DEPARTMENT’S FIRST FEMALE CERTIFIED FIRE OFFICER
The Athens Fire Department has officially marked a landmark moment in its history, announcing that Heather Grueber has become the department’s first female firefighter to

TN DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE APPOINTS CROSSVILLE’S MATTHEW MCCLANAHAN AS GENERAL COUNSEL
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has officially named Crossville native Matthew McClanahan as its new general counsel, effective August 3, 2026. In his new

ROANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RALLIES TO BUILD WHEELCHAIR RAMP FOR INJURED DEPUTY
Members of the Roane County Sheriff’s Office have come together to support one of their own, completing the construction of a brand-new wheelchair ramp for

FDA RETRACTS CYCLOSPORA DETECTION CLAIM IN TAYLOR FARMS LETTUCE RECALL
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially walked back a previous announcement regarding the contamination of iceberg lettuce, admitting that an earlier report detecting

MULTIPLE DAYS OF SEVERE WEATHER BATTER EAST TENNESSEE, PROMPTING FRESH WARNINGS FOR TUESDAY
A multi-day stretch of severe weather brought widespread disruption across East Tennessee over the weekend, leaving behind scattered damage, localized flooding, and power outages. Rounds
