Cumberland Residents Asked To Reach Out About Tornado Damage
Damage assessments from the tornado in Cumberland County will begin Friday. Any residents in Cumberland County who suffered damage to their home or property is being asked to contact the Crossville-Cumberland County EMA Office. That number to call is (931) 484-7016. If residents do not get an answer, they are being asked to leave a […]
Lane Closures Scheduled for I-40 in Cumberland County
There will be night time lane closures in Cumberland County on I-40 for bridge repair. This is for bridges over Highway 70 at mile marker 328.5. The work is scheduled to cause lane closures Sunday through Wednesday for milling and paving on both eastbound and westbound lanes. At this time there is a lane shift […]
Cumberland County Plant Sale Supporting Scholarships For Agriculture
If you are looking for locally grown plants and supporting education, then this week’s Cumberland County Soil Conservation District fundraiser is for you. Office Manager Lynn Carey said a wide range of flowers, shrubs and trees are available with all proceeds going to the district’s scholarship program. “All the money raise will go towards scholarships […]
EF-0 Tornado With Winds Of 85 MPH Thursday
The National Weather Service said Thursday’s tornado that impacted the Pleasant Hill Community included max winds of 85mph. The EF-0 storm was on the ground for 5.8 miles with a max width of 125 yards. The Nashville office reported most of the path was around 50 yards wide. The storm struck just before 4pm, causing […]
Overton Will Explore Expansion For Ambulance Services
Overton County will look to expand its ambulance services building to add sleeping quarters for its growing staff. The county was considering a property swap, but the prospective location on Highway 111 was valued $365,000 higher than the current ambulance services property. County Executive Ben Danner said the county can pay for the expansion with […]
Fentress Co. EMS Director Wants Upgrades
Fentress County Interim EMS Director Jonathan Beaty’s temporary contract is set to expire Tuesday. Beaty told county commissioners Thursday night that if a new agreement for his salary can not be met, Tuesday will be his last day. “The $65,000 for my salary, I am not pending on that,” Beaty said. “If you don’t think […]
New District Attorney General Looks To Continue Mentor’s Legacy
Jason Lawson has been appointed by the Governor as the District Attorney General for the 15th Judicial District. The 15th Judicial District includes Jackson, Macon, Trousdale, Smith and Wilson Counties. Lawson had been serving as the Pro Tem District Attorney General following the retirement of Tommy Thompson. Lawson said he is excited for the chance […]
