Putnam Man Sentenced to 24 Years in Attempted Murder Case
A Putnam County man was sentenced to 24 years in prison Tuesday following a domestic violence case involving his wife. James Alex Greer was found guilty on two counts, including attempted first-degree murder as well as employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. Reports indicate Greer laid in bed with his wife and […]
THP, Cookeville Police Issue Nearly 70 Citations Tuesday
The Tennessee Highway Patrol and Cookeville Police Department issued nearly 70 citations Tuesday. The THP, Highway Safety Office, and CPD partnered for ‘Operation Incognito’ in an effort to crack-down on distracted driving and other violations around the region. Authorities stopped roughly 20 motorists just within the two-hour operation Tuesday morning. Authorities stopped individuals for several […]
Crossville To Conduct Additional Sewer Work
Crossville officials have voted to conduct additional sewer line repairs after saving money on a $1.1 million dollar project. Crossville Mayor James Mayberry the city has about $265,000 left over in the contract for the project. “We had a meeting and a lot of the things they found that we though we had to replace […]
Multiple Items Approved by Crossville City Council
At last night’s Crossville City Council meeting, the council voted unanimously to approve a third and final reading of an ordinance amending Crossville Municipal Code 10-202 regarding the humane restraint of dogs; a second reading of an ordinance to spend $25,000 on dog-park equipment; and a first reading of an ordinance to amend Crossville Municipal […]
Crossville City Council Announces Contest Winners
At the November City Council meeting, Crossville Mayor James Mayberry announced the November Student of the Month. The winner, Brandon Dudding, is a fifth grader at Martin Elementary School. His teacher, Jeff Smith, said Brandon earned the designation for displaying good manners, kindness and courtesy on a daily basis. The mayor also announced winners of […]
Crossville City Manager Gives Report to City Council
During Tuesday’s Crossville City Council meeting, City Manager Greg Wood delivered his monthly report. The police department issued 79 citations during the month of October; they logged 87 offenses and made 151 arrests. They reported three juvenile citations and nine juvenile arrests. Police issued zero parking tickets and responded to 125 accidents, including 15 with […]
City Council Approves Measure Regarding Blood Samples
Cumberland Medical Center will begin processing DUI blood samples in an agreement with the City of Crossville. Crossville City Council approved the agreement during their meeting Tuesday evening. Under terms of the agreement, Crossville Police must present hospital personnel with a valid, legal search warrant before taking samples. An officer must also have probable cause […]
Harris, Wyatt Recognized for City Council Service
Before adjourning the Crossville City Council meeting Tuesday night, Mayor James Mayberry presented a plaque and gift basket to outgoing Council member Pamala Harris in appreciation for her four years of service to the City Council. Mayberry subsequently presented a similar plaque and gift basket to outgoing Council member Danny Wyatt, in appreciation for his […]
Cookeville, Crossville Deemed Top Retirement Destinations
The American Association of Retirement Communities recently selected Cookeville and Crossville as two of the top retirement destinations in the country. The organization awarded its Seal of Approval the two communities based on lifestyle programming, amenity development, communication programs and education. The Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors’ Bureau says mild seasons, close proximity to Nashville, and outdoor […]
Traffic Flow Increase Not An Issue for Eagle Point
Statistics indicate that traffic flow has increased through the Shoppes at Eagle Point area, but no statistics support a problem. Captain Bobby Anderson said there has not been any crashes along S. Walnut or Interstate Drive in the area surrounding the Shoppes. “Obviously the shops are new and there are shops to be opened still. Although […]
