Crews Battle House Fire In DeKalb County Tuesday
DeKalb County firefighters battled a house fire off Highway 56 Tuesday. The blaze broke out around 11:50 a.m. at 859 Vaughn Lane. Chief Donny Green said crews arrived on scene and found the house fully involved. The owner was not home at the time of the fire and the home was deemed a total loss, […]
Jamestown, McMinnville Recieve TNECD Grants
Two Upper Cumberland cities will receive funding to help stimulate retail growth in the area. Jamestown and McMinnville were selected as two of the 30 total recipients of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s Retail Academy Grant. McMinnville was selected for Retail Academy 101, which is an introduction for local leaders to retail […]
Crossville Could Save Thousands on City Utility Costs
A potential energy savings project could help Crossville shave thousands off their utility costs. NORESCO Energy Engineers completed a two-day study on city buildings to help determine where Crossville can save money. The information was presented to Crossville City Council members during Monday’s work session. NORESCO Representative Brian Stone said the city could save money […]
Fairfield Glade Police Chief Discharges Firearm During Family Dispute, Brother Arrested
The Fairfield Glade Police Chief discharged a firearm Monday night during a family dispute. Officials said the brother of Chief Mike Williams, Brandon Williams, is now charged with evading arrest and resisting arrest. According to Cumberland County Sheriff Casey Cox, the incident happened on Deep Draw Road and Highway 70 East. Cox said the dispute […]
Crossville Council Balks At Latest Effort To Expand Members
Crossville City Council members have once again dealt a blow to a proposal expanding the number of city council members. The council voted last month to reject a measure that would have expanded the number of council members from five to seven. Monday, council members refused to place another measure on next week’s agenda that […]
Monterey Fails To Qualify For TDEC Grant
Monterey has failed to qualify for a $250,000 Recreation Educational Trail Program grant for Meadow Creek Park. Bill Wiggins is Mayor of Monterey. “We learned, much to our surprise, that you cannot be allocated a grant if the property has been seized by eminent domain,” Wiggins said. “All of that out there was seized by […]
THP Investigating Incident Involving Overton Child
Tennessee Highway Patrol officials are investigating an incident in which a two-year-old boy was possibly struck by an Overton County Sheriff Deputy’s vehicle. In a statement released by the THP, CIRT Troopers are conducting interviews and processing the scene in which the incident took place. “Our goal at this point is is evidence collection and […]
Monterey Approves Rezoning For New Development
Monterey’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted Monday night to rezone property for a potential new business prospect. The property is along Whittaker Street, between East New and East Stratton Avenues. The rezoning request would change the property from R-1 to C-2. Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins said he’s not at liberty to release the name […]
