TTU Faculty Poll Reveals “Anxiety” Towards Trustees, Administration
A recent survey of Tennessee Tech professors reveals what one faculty member calls “anxiety” towards the school’s administration and Board of Trustees. Professor Dan Allcott is the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Chapter President at TTU. He said he survey, which garnered 137 responses, indicates that faculty are uneasy with the school’s administration. “There […]
Crossville Man Wanted for Agg. Assault with Pistol
A Crossville man is being sought in connection with an aggravated assault Wednesday afternoon. A resident reported a man was arguing with his girlfriend in a vehicle nearby. The resident reported that the man pointed a pistol at her when she checked to see what was going on. The man then reportedly pointed the pistol […]
Sparta Hosting Drug Take Back Event Saturday
People taking part in Saturday’s National Drug Take-Back Day will be helping to keep the environment clean and the public safe. The annual event provides an opportunity for residents to get rid of used or unwanted medications. Sparta Police Chief Jeff Guth said one reason people should take part is so they don’t become an […]
Cookeville Chosen to Host 2019 NSS Convention
The National Speleological Society announced Cookeville as the host of its 2019 conference Thursday. In a press release, 2019 Conference Chairman Maureen Handler said Cookeville was chosen due to its close proximity to several cave systems in the region. “Cookeville offers all of the facilities needed to host up to 1,500 cavers for the week […]
Crossville Seeking TIF Program For 33 Acre Retail Development
The Crossville City council gave the green light Wednesday to seek approval of a Tax Increment Financing program for a 33-acre retail development on North Main Street. Mayor James Mayberry said the development is a far more in-depth undertaking than the proposed 15 acre retail project on Interstate. “It’s a bigger development. We’ve been talking […]
Rescue Mission: Mental Health Needs to be Addressed
The Cookeville Rescue Mission is looking to address growing concerns with mental health in the homeless community. Director of Operations Luke Eldridge said the Rescue Mission does what they can to provide resources to those who may need mental health services. “We have some contacts within Plateau, Mental Health Co-Op, and Ten Broeck, and what […]
Woman Injured, Cited in Wednesday South Willow Crash
A two-car crash on South Willow Avenue sent a Baxter woman to the hospital with undisclosed injuries Wednesday. According to Cookeville Police, 60-year-old James Coulson, of Cookeville, was stopped in the left northbound lane in a 2006 Honda Element near the Stevens Street intersection. Coulson’s vehicle was then struck by a 1999 Cadillac driven by […]
Authorities Capture Wanted Crossville Sex Offender
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office captured a wanted Crossville man for violating the sex offender registry. The Sheriff’s Office said Thursday they received several calls regarding Davenport and his whereabouts that ultimately led to a quick arrest. According to the arrest report, 56-year-old Jerry Lynn Davenport, was observed driving on Villageway by a deputy. The […]
Municipal Code Regarding Dogs Taken Up at Special City Council Meeting
The Crossville City Council passed the second reading of an ordinance amendment regarding humane restraint and shelter for dogs City Manager Greg Wood said one substantive change to the ordinance calls for a permanently-fixed tethering anchor. “The only thing that really changed at all is instead of the spiral tie- up- stake, we put in for […]
Crossville City Council Approves Proposed Retail Development Plans
During Wednesday evening’s special called meeting, the Crossville City Council voted unanimously to approve a measure regarding a proposed retail development project along Interstate Drive. Mayor James Mayberry made a motion to approve an amount not to exceed $900,000 for the widening of Old Jamestown Highway to three lanes, to include drainage and sidewalks, curbs […]
