
FIRE DEVASTATES LENOIR CITY SWEET SHOP, FORCING EARLY SEASON CLOSURE
A popular East Tennessee fall destination has closed its doors for the remainder of the year after a pre-dawn fire destroyed its on-site sweet shop

CROSSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT CELEBRATES GRADUATION OF TWO NEW PATROL OFFICERS
The City of Crossville Police Department announced the graduation of Patrol Officers Mitchell Park and Brian Shelters from the Blount County Law Enforcement Academy on

HARRIMAN CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER MAJOR ANNEXATION, MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR NOTE, AND SURPLUS PROPERTY OVERHAUL
The Harriman City Council is set to meet tonight, November 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the 408 N. Roane St. Plaza for a packed

CUMBERLAND COUNTY OFFICIALLY PROCLAIMS NOVEMBER 2026 AS AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster has officially proclaimed November 2026 as American Indian Heritage Month in the county. Acting on behalf of the Crab-Orchard Chapter

CACTUS FIRE IN BIG SOUTH FORK REACHES 75% CONTAINMENT AS RAIN AND COOLER WEATHER AID CREWS
Containment of the Cactus Fire within the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area has risen to 75%, according to an update released Sunday

TWO SEPARATE CRASHES CAUSE TRAFFIC HEADACHES ALONG CUMBERLAND COUNTY HIGHWAYS
Local authorities responded to two distinct motor vehicle collisions in Cumberland County, involving multiple vehicles, temporary traffic delays, and minor to possible injuries. US-70 Multi-Vehicle

OVER 24,000 EARLY VOTES CAST ACROSS CUMBERLAND AND ROANE COUNTIES AHEAD OF ELECTION DAY
Early voting wrapped up on Thursday, Oct. 29, with local election officials recording a total of 24,133 ballots cast early across Cumberland and Roane counties.

T.D.C.I. ANNOUNCES 2027 HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT DATES
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is reminding residents that the Open Enrollment period for purchasing or changing individual health coverage on the

MOTORISTS WARNED OF ROADWORK AND TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ACROSS MORGAN AND ROANE COUNTIES
Drivers traveling through Morgan and Roane counties should prepare for upcoming delays and adjusted traffic patterns as several active roadside projects get underway. Authorities have

KNOX COUNTY MOURNS THE PASSING OF RESPECTED VETERAN JUDGE GREEN
Knox County is mourning the loss of Judge Green, a dedicated public servant whose decades-long legal career spanned roles as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and

ROANE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD SCHEDULES PUBLIC MEETINGS ON FUTURE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
By Dudley Evans – The Roane County Board of Education will hold two informational public meetings next week to discuss potential future renovations and facility

ROANE COUNTY INMATE PROGRAMS DIRECTOR NAMED EAST TENNESSEE FACILITATOR OF THE YEAR
The Tennessee Corrections Institute has honored Maretta McNichol, Inmate Programs Director for the Roane County Sheriff’s Office, with the East Tennessee Facilitator of the Year

FIRE DEVASTATES LENOIR CITY SWEET SHOP, FORCING EARLY SEASON CLOSURE
A popular East Tennessee fall destination has closed its doors for the remainder of the year after a pre-dawn fire destroyed its on-site sweet shop

CROSSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT CELEBRATES GRADUATION OF TWO NEW PATROL OFFICERS
The City of Crossville Police Department announced the graduation of Patrol Officers Mitchell Park and Brian Shelters from the Blount County Law Enforcement Academy on

HARRIMAN CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER MAJOR ANNEXATION, MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR NOTE, AND SURPLUS PROPERTY OVERHAUL
The Harriman City Council is set to meet tonight, November 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the 408 N. Roane St. Plaza for a packed

CUMBERLAND COUNTY OFFICIALLY PROCLAIMS NOVEMBER 2026 AS AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster has officially proclaimed November 2026 as American Indian Heritage Month in the county. Acting on behalf of the Crab-Orchard Chapter

CACTUS FIRE IN BIG SOUTH FORK REACHES 75% CONTAINMENT AS RAIN AND COOLER WEATHER AID CREWS
Containment of the Cactus Fire within the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area has risen to 75%, according to an update released Sunday

TWO SEPARATE CRASHES CAUSE TRAFFIC HEADACHES ALONG CUMBERLAND COUNTY HIGHWAYS
Local authorities responded to two distinct motor vehicle collisions in Cumberland County, involving multiple vehicles, temporary traffic delays, and minor to possible injuries. US-70 Multi-Vehicle

OVER 24,000 EARLY VOTES CAST ACROSS CUMBERLAND AND ROANE COUNTIES AHEAD OF ELECTION DAY
Early voting wrapped up on Thursday, Oct. 29, with local election officials recording a total of 24,133 ballots cast early across Cumberland and Roane counties.

T.D.C.I. ANNOUNCES 2027 HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT DATES
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is reminding residents that the Open Enrollment period for purchasing or changing individual health coverage on the

MOTORISTS WARNED OF ROADWORK AND TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ACROSS MORGAN AND ROANE COUNTIES
Drivers traveling through Morgan and Roane counties should prepare for upcoming delays and adjusted traffic patterns as several active roadside projects get underway. Authorities have

KNOX COUNTY MOURNS THE PASSING OF RESPECTED VETERAN JUDGE GREEN
Knox County is mourning the loss of Judge Green, a dedicated public servant whose decades-long legal career spanned roles as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and

ROANE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD SCHEDULES PUBLIC MEETINGS ON FUTURE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
By Dudley Evans – The Roane County Board of Education will hold two informational public meetings next week to discuss potential future renovations and facility

ROANE COUNTY INMATE PROGRAMS DIRECTOR NAMED EAST TENNESSEE FACILITATOR OF THE YEAR
The Tennessee Corrections Institute has honored Maretta McNichol, Inmate Programs Director for the Roane County Sheriff’s Office, with the East Tennessee Facilitator of the Year
