CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS (MAY 18TH, 2026)
The Cumberland County Commission held its monthly meeting on May 18, 2026, with all commissioners present except Commissioner Holbrook. The session opened with a welcome
CUMBERLAND COMMISSION APPROVES SILICON RANCH SOLAR FARM WITH DATA CENTER PROTECTIONS
The Cumberland County Commission held its monthly meeting with 16 commissioners present (Commissioner Holbrook was absent). The most discussed item was Resolution 05-2026-13, approving an
SCOTT MASON, CITY MANAGER OF HARRIMAN, RESIGNS
Scott Mason, the City Manager of Harriman, resigned last Friday, bringing an end to his management of the city after a period of service. In
TWO VEHICLES COLLIDE AT OLD JAMESTOWN HIGHWAY INTERSECTION IN CROSSVILLE
On May 15, 2026, at approximately 3:45 PM in Crossville, Tennessee (Cumberland County), a two-vehicle angle collision occurred at the intersection of Old Jamestown Highway
RANCH SEASONING SOLD AT WALMART RECALLED FOR SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION
Blackstone Products of Providence, Utah, is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its 7.3 oz Parmesan Ranch seasoning due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. The
OLIVER SPRINGS FIRE CHIEF PROMOTED TO ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF WITH KNOXVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief Justin Bailey of the Oliver Springs Volunteer Fire Department has been promoted to Assistant Fire Chief with the Knoxville Fire Department. Bailey, who has
TWO CRASHES REPORTED IN ROANE COUNTY ON SATURDAY
Two vehicle crashes occurred in Roane County on Saturday. In the Coalfield community, a crash in front of the Snack and Pack store at the
CROSSVILLE POLICE ANNOUNCE SWEARING IN OF BRIAN SHELTERS
The City of Crossville Police Department in Tennessee has welcomed a new officer. Brian Shelters was officially sworn in as the department’s newest member today
TENN. TECH REPORTS STRONG GROWTH IN S.O.A.R. SIGN-UPS
Tennessee Tech University is reporting strong growth in SOAR (Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration) sign-ups, with more than 2,000 incoming freshmen already registered for the
HAZMAT ASSIGNMENT REPORTED ON LOUDON HIGHWAY IN ROANE COUNTY
At 1:02 PM, emergency responders in Roane County were dispatched to a HAZMAT assignment in the 1400 block of Loudon Highway. The call involves reports
TWO TODDLERS ESCAPE DAYCARES AT SAME JAMESTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER
WBIR reports that in Fentress County, Tennessee, two young children recently wandered away from separate daycares operating inside the Jamestown Community Center, raising serious safety
SCIENTISTS WARN OF A VERY BAD TICK YEAR AS EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS HIT RECORD HIGHS
Scientists are warning of a particularly bad tick season this year as warmer weather arrives. Emergency room visits for tick bites reached record highs for
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS (MAY 18TH, 2026)
The Cumberland County Commission held its monthly meeting on May 18, 2026, with all commissioners present except Commissioner Holbrook. The session opened with a welcome
CUMBERLAND COMMISSION APPROVES SILICON RANCH SOLAR FARM WITH DATA CENTER PROTECTIONS
The Cumberland County Commission held its monthly meeting with 16 commissioners present (Commissioner Holbrook was absent). The most discussed item was Resolution 05-2026-13, approving an
SCOTT MASON, CITY MANAGER OF HARRIMAN, RESIGNS
Scott Mason, the City Manager of Harriman, resigned last Friday, bringing an end to his management of the city after a period of service. In
TWO VEHICLES COLLIDE AT OLD JAMESTOWN HIGHWAY INTERSECTION IN CROSSVILLE
On May 15, 2026, at approximately 3:45 PM in Crossville, Tennessee (Cumberland County), a two-vehicle angle collision occurred at the intersection of Old Jamestown Highway
RANCH SEASONING SOLD AT WALMART RECALLED FOR SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION
Blackstone Products of Providence, Utah, is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its 7.3 oz Parmesan Ranch seasoning due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. The
OLIVER SPRINGS FIRE CHIEF PROMOTED TO ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF WITH KNOXVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief Justin Bailey of the Oliver Springs Volunteer Fire Department has been promoted to Assistant Fire Chief with the Knoxville Fire Department. Bailey, who has
TWO CRASHES REPORTED IN ROANE COUNTY ON SATURDAY
Two vehicle crashes occurred in Roane County on Saturday. In the Coalfield community, a crash in front of the Snack and Pack store at the
CROSSVILLE POLICE ANNOUNCE SWEARING IN OF BRIAN SHELTERS
The City of Crossville Police Department in Tennessee has welcomed a new officer. Brian Shelters was officially sworn in as the department’s newest member today
TENN. TECH REPORTS STRONG GROWTH IN S.O.A.R. SIGN-UPS
Tennessee Tech University is reporting strong growth in SOAR (Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration) sign-ups, with more than 2,000 incoming freshmen already registered for the
HAZMAT ASSIGNMENT REPORTED ON LOUDON HIGHWAY IN ROANE COUNTY
At 1:02 PM, emergency responders in Roane County were dispatched to a HAZMAT assignment in the 1400 block of Loudon Highway. The call involves reports
TWO TODDLERS ESCAPE DAYCARES AT SAME JAMESTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER
WBIR reports that in Fentress County, Tennessee, two young children recently wandered away from separate daycares operating inside the Jamestown Community Center, raising serious safety
SCIENTISTS WARN OF A VERY BAD TICK YEAR AS EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS HIT RECORD HIGHS
Scientists are warning of a particularly bad tick season this year as warmer weather arrives. Emergency room visits for tick bites reached record highs for
