TWRA: Leave Displaced Wildlife Alone
If you spot what appears to be an abandoned animal this spring, it’s more than likely typical wildlife behavior. That according to TWRA Wildlife Information Specialist Mimi Barnes, who said many people run across fawns and other animals hidden in flower beds outside their homes. “Many times, people might see a fawn and believe that it’s […]
Senator Bailey Introducing Legislation to Expand Rural Broadband
Tennessee State Senator Paul Bailey plans to introduce legislation to help expand broadband internet into rural areas of the Upper Cumberland. Bailey said some residents may take their internet services for granted and don’t realize that many rely on stable connections. “I think people, like myself, that have had fiber and broadband for a number […]
Crossville to Auction Off Inn of the Cumberlands Property
Crossville City Council has voted to auction off the former Inn of the Cumberlands location. City Attorney Will Ridley said the site along Sparta Highway and Tennessee Avenue could make for prime commercial real estate. “When we do those sales, the judge appoints the Clerk and Master as what’s called Special Master and asks her […]
Sparta City Admin. Chris Dorsey Accepts East Ridge Position
Sparta City Administrator Chris Dorsey will soon step away from his position as he becomes the next city manager in East Ridge. Sparta Mayor Jeff Young expressed his support for Dorsey’s decision on Friday. “We will definitely be sad to lose Mr. Chris Dorsey. He’s done a very fine job being our City Administrator,” Young […]
Alert Issued For Cumberland County Runaway
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office has issued an alert for a runaway juvenile. CCSO Sergeant Gary Howard said 16-year-old Jade Miller ran away from her Lake Tansi home on Tuesday. Miller has blue eyes and blonde hair. She weighs 130 pounds and stands approximately 5-foot 10-inches tall. Anyone with information about her whereabouts should contact the […]
Fentress County Applies For Victims Of Crimes Act Grant
The Fentress County Commission has voted to apply for a grant to help better assist victims of crime. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the money would hire another worker for the local District Attorneys Office. “It will be great because right now we have one person working with the victims of crimes here in Fentress […]
Highway 85 Still Closed From February Storm Damage
The Tennessee Department of Transportation reports Highway 85 in Overton County still remains closed due to storm damage suffered last month. Spokesperson Jennifer Flynn said officials will begin the process of making necessary repairs Friday. “The only one that we’ve really got totally closed in our region right now is in Overton County,” Flynn said. […]
