Foster Approves Crab Orchard/Water Authority Merger
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster has approved the merger between the Crab Orchard Utility District and the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority. Foster said he and several other local entities created the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority to address the water concerns on the Cumberland Plateau. Foster said he believes this first merger agreement is generationally transformative. […]
Cumberland Begins Search For New Finance Director After Retirement
Cumberland County has begun the process of searching for a new finance director. Nathan Brock served 35 years before announcing his retirement. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said the job has been posted in multiple places. Foster said Brock’s service has been outstanding for the county. “It’s one of the key jobs here, we have […]
Cumberland County Roads Getting An Additional $2M Investment From Commissioners
The Cumberland County Highway Department putting together a list of roads to prioritize improvements with an additional $2 million in spending this year. County Mayor Allen Foster said County Commissioners funded the one-time expenditure in this year’s budget discussions. “The commissioners really felt that it would be necessary, that there was a plan for that […]
Cumberland Commission Putting Funds Toward Creation Of Building Codes Dept.
Cumberland County putting funds towards the creation of its Building Codes Department. County Mayor Allen Foster said there have been codes in the county for years just utilizing the city’s services. He said the county feels its grown large enough and enough people are building that they want to take it in-house. “We just want […]
Cumberland Using Approved State Funds For Utility District Needs
Cumberland County using some $5.6 million approved by the state to create Asset Management Plans for its utility districts. Mayor Allen Foster said with six utility districts in the county, there is a huge need to keep track. “As a county, we worked with the city of Crossville, they’ve been good partners, and we were […]
Cumberland County Addresses Infrastructure, Childcare In Annual Economic Strategy Session
Housing, childcare, and infrastructure needs: those are the takeaways from Cumberland County’s annual Economic Strategy Session. Mayor Allen Foster said the county meets with economic development partners each year with the Upper Cumberland Development District. He said he specifically wants to hone in on infrastructure improvements for this term and get the county to where […]
Cumberland To Take Next Steps To Repair Historic Courthouse After Leak
Cumberland County will take the next steps to repair its historic courthouse after getting reports back from engineering inspections. A leak in the building last year led engineers to find structural integrity issues which caused a portion of the building to close. Mayor Allen Foster said the courthouse has been held up with temporary shoring […]
Cumberland Making Preliminary Plans For Opioid Abatement Money
Cumberland County beginning the process to spend its opioid abatement settlement money. The county received some $294,694. County Mayor Allen Foster said the state has provided a document that shows general areas where the money can be spent. “Or opioid abatement and trying to get people to not use it in the first place,” Foster […]
Cumberland Plateau Water Authority Elects Officers In First Meeting
The Cumberland Plateau Water Authority appointed its officers during its first-ever meeting at Cumberland Mountain State Park Tuesday night. County Appointee Greg Hanson was elected as chair. He was not present for the meeting and attended via phone. County Appointee Sean Stephens was elected as vice-chair. City Appointee Kevin Chamberlin was appointed as Secretary. He […]
Cumberland Commission Approves Temporary Fixes To Old Courthouse
Cumberland County has found a temporary solution to the structural damage of its old courthouse. Mayor Allen Foster said engineers indicated that six columns can be installed to support the building while a permanent solution is studied. “That will disperse the weight, hold up the trusses and they’ll do some remedial work,” Foster said. “We’re […]
