TRAFFIC ALERT: BACK-TO-BACK CRASHES STALL EASTBOUND I-40 IN PUTNAM COUNTY NEAR MILE MARKER 295
Travelers heading eastbound on Interstate 40 through Putnam County are currently facing significant delays due to a pair of back-to-back traffic incidents near mile marker
WRECK REPORTED AT INTERSECTION OF LANTANA ROAD AND CIRCLE DRIVE IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
At 2:29 PM on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, emergency services were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with possible injuries at the intersection of Lantana Road
TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM AWARDS $86,400 GRANT TO RESTORE HISTORIC ROANE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
The Tennessee State Museum has awarded an $86,400 grant to the Roane County Heritage Commission to support the preservation of the Historic Roane County Courthouse.
TUESDAY STORMS CAUSE FALSE ALARM LOCKDOWN AT AN OAK RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
An electrical system issue triggered a lockdown scare at Robertsville Middle School in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, on Tuesday morning. According to the school system, the
ROCKWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVES ZONING CHANGE FOR POTENTIAL APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT
The Rockwood City Council, along with city staff and the mayor, met on Monday evening at City Hall. Under old business, the council gave second
MULTIPLE THEFTS REPORTED AT VARIOUS CROSSVILLE STORES
On April 22, 2026, Crossville Police Department responded to several theft reports at local retail stores. At Walmart on Obed Plaza, a loss prevention associate
TENNESSEE TECH WAIVES $35 GRADUATE APPLICATION FEE FOR ALL OF MAY
Tennessee Tech University’s College of Graduate Studies is waiving the $35 application fee for new domestic applicants throughout the month of May (May 1–31). This
REECE ABBOTT TO ASSUME ROLE OF WEST ROANE COUNTY VOL. FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF IN JUNE
Reece Abbott is currently serving as the Assistant Chief for the West Roane County Volunteer Fire Department and will assume the role of Fire Chief
PORTION OF DOOLEY STREET IN CROSSVILLE CLOSED FOR CULVERT REPAIR
ROAD CLOSURE: The City of Crossville, Street Department will have Dooley Street closed near 136 Dooley Street (near the Driver’s Testing station parking lot) for
CUMBERLAND COUNTY’S 2026 PROPERTY RATIO AT 70.36% AS NEXT REAPPRAISAL LOOMS
The Cumberland County Assessor’s Office recently received the 2026 ratio study results from the Tennessee Division of Property Assessments, showing the county’s overall median ratio
FINANCIAL UPDATE DELIVERED AT APRIL 2026 CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
At the April 20 Cumberland County Commission meeting, all commissioners were present except Commissioner Wilson. The financial update for March 2026 showed that the Codes
VICTIM IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY LOSES $1,760 IN JURY DUTY SCAM CALL FROM FAKE SHERIFF’S DEPUTY
On April 23, 2026, city units responded to the Justice Center for a possible fraud report. The reporting individual stated that he had received a
TRAFFIC ALERT: BACK-TO-BACK CRASHES STALL EASTBOUND I-40 IN PUTNAM COUNTY NEAR MILE MARKER 295
Travelers heading eastbound on Interstate 40 through Putnam County are currently facing significant delays due to a pair of back-to-back traffic incidents near mile marker
WRECK REPORTED AT INTERSECTION OF LANTANA ROAD AND CIRCLE DRIVE IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
At 2:29 PM on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, emergency services were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with possible injuries at the intersection of Lantana Road
TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM AWARDS $86,400 GRANT TO RESTORE HISTORIC ROANE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
The Tennessee State Museum has awarded an $86,400 grant to the Roane County Heritage Commission to support the preservation of the Historic Roane County Courthouse.
TUESDAY STORMS CAUSE FALSE ALARM LOCKDOWN AT AN OAK RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
An electrical system issue triggered a lockdown scare at Robertsville Middle School in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, on Tuesday morning. According to the school system, the
ROCKWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVES ZONING CHANGE FOR POTENTIAL APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT
The Rockwood City Council, along with city staff and the mayor, met on Monday evening at City Hall. Under old business, the council gave second
MULTIPLE THEFTS REPORTED AT VARIOUS CROSSVILLE STORES
On April 22, 2026, Crossville Police Department responded to several theft reports at local retail stores. At Walmart on Obed Plaza, a loss prevention associate
TENNESSEE TECH WAIVES $35 GRADUATE APPLICATION FEE FOR ALL OF MAY
Tennessee Tech University’s College of Graduate Studies is waiving the $35 application fee for new domestic applicants throughout the month of May (May 1–31). This
REECE ABBOTT TO ASSUME ROLE OF WEST ROANE COUNTY VOL. FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF IN JUNE
Reece Abbott is currently serving as the Assistant Chief for the West Roane County Volunteer Fire Department and will assume the role of Fire Chief
PORTION OF DOOLEY STREET IN CROSSVILLE CLOSED FOR CULVERT REPAIR
ROAD CLOSURE: The City of Crossville, Street Department will have Dooley Street closed near 136 Dooley Street (near the Driver’s Testing station parking lot) for
CUMBERLAND COUNTY’S 2026 PROPERTY RATIO AT 70.36% AS NEXT REAPPRAISAL LOOMS
The Cumberland County Assessor’s Office recently received the 2026 ratio study results from the Tennessee Division of Property Assessments, showing the county’s overall median ratio
FINANCIAL UPDATE DELIVERED AT APRIL 2026 CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
At the April 20 Cumberland County Commission meeting, all commissioners were present except Commissioner Wilson. The financial update for March 2026 showed that the Codes
VICTIM IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY LOSES $1,760 IN JURY DUTY SCAM CALL FROM FAKE SHERIFF’S DEPUTY
On April 23, 2026, city units responded to the Justice Center for a possible fraud report. The reporting individual stated that he had received a
