Motorcycle Collides With Parked Semi Truck Tuesday
A motorcyclist suffered injuries Tuesday after crashing into a parked semi truck in Smith County. The accident happened on Interstate 40 East at the 252 mile marker. Officials with the Tennessee Highway Patrol identified the driver as 56-year-old Arthur Tindle of Munford, Tennessee. A medical helicopter airlifted Tindle to Vanderbilt Medical Center following the crash. […]
Tractor Trailer Overturns In Cookeville
A Cookeville man faces commercial vehicle violations after his tractor trailer overturned Tuesday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol identified the driver as 38-year-old Jonathan Jaynes. He suffered minor injuries during the crash and refused transport. The accident happened just after 10:30 a.m. at the Highway 111 North on ramp. A THP crash report said Jaynes attempted […]
Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber Search Continues
The Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce hopes to name a new president in the near future. Interim President David Rutherford said interviews for the position will wrap up very soon. “We have had two interviews. Two candidates interviewed last week,” Rutherford said. “I think it’s probably going to be that we have one more candidate […]
Former Whitson Hardware Building Demolished
Crews have demolished the building that housed the former Jere Whitson Hardware and Depot Outlets in Cookeville. Cookeville Codes Director Jeff Littrell said the city issued a demolition permit to the owners last month. “The owners have salvaged some of the lumber and things out of it,” Littrell said. “To my knowledge, they don’t have […]
Cumberland County Runaway Could Be In Putnam County
A runaway teenager from Cumberland County could be in the Putnam County area. Nevaeh Stephens went missing August 30 after leaving her home on West Lake Road near Pleasant Hill. Stephens stands 5-feet 4-inches tall, weighs 125-pounds, and has dark brown hair with red highlights. Cumberland County Sheriff Casey Cox said the 14-year-old Stephens could […]
Cookeville Man Charged With Aggravated Assault Monday
A Cookeville man faces charges for allegedly threatening to kill a woman on Monday. Cookeville Police charged Jason E. Phillips with aggravated assault. He has not yet posted his $5,000 bond. Officers came in contact with the 31-year-old Phillips after responding to E. 17th Street for a domestic incident. An arrest report said the officer […]
Arrest Made In Attempted Armed Robbery In Smithville
A man faces charges for an attempted armed robbery that occurred at a Smithville convenience store last month. Smithville Police announced the arrest of 26-year-old Joshua Beckham. The incident happened August 21 when Beckham allegedly entered the East Broad Street business with a knife and demanded money. Officials said he fled the scene without taking […]
