Cumberland Reappoints Wojcik As EMS Medical Director
Dr. James Wojcik reappointed as the medical director for Cumberland County EMS. Wojcik has served as the county’s medical director since 2022. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said the county reappoints a medical director every two years. Foster said he believes Wojcik has played a key role in making sure that the county provides a […]
Cumberland Negotiating EMS/Fire Services With Flatrock
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster is currently in negotiations to provide EMS and fire services at the Flatrock Motorsports Park. Foster said Flatrock Motor Club approached the county about providing those services in that area. Foster said the idea is that Flatrock would provide fire trucks, and the county would provide an ambulance and a […]
UC Counties Pushing For New Sources Of Revenue
Counties across the state are making a push to create more means of generating additional revenue. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said that was one of the focuses that was discussed at the Association of County Mayors’ conference this week. Foster said the revenue challenges have long been an issue. Foster said counties do not […]
Cumberland County Gets $5 Million For Fairgrounds Arena
The arena at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds will receive some $5 million in upgrades thanks to money from the state. County Mayor Allen Foster said the money will go towards adding a roof to the arena and adding more restroom facilities. Foster said the roof has been discussed for years, and the project can finally […]
Mayors Concerned About Unknowns In Commodity Transition
Several City and County Mayors voiced concerns Wednesday morning about rural counties’ ability to receive food following the state take over of UCHRA’s commodity program. Three food banks, including Second Harvest, will take over the program in October after a decision by the state. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the Middle Tennessee region lacks […]
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 […]
