Cumberland Fair Committee Discusses Maintenance
A Cumberland County Commission Subcommittee concerned about who bears responsibility for preparing the community complex for the fair. Fair Subcommittee Member Terry Lowe said the fair board recently shared complaints about landscaping and fence repairs that need to be done around the property. Lowe said the fair has a contract with the county to use […]
Foster Working On I-40 Upgrades At Flatrock
Cumberland County is working with the state to upgrade a section of I-40 near the new Flatrock Motorsports Park. County Mayor Allen Foster said he has been talking with the governor, legislators, and T-DOT about the needed upgrades. Foster said the exit near the park already has traffic issues. He said the increase in people […]
Cumberland Budget Likely Steady, Provide For Employees
Weeks of work remain on Cumberland County’s annual budget, but Mayor Allen Foster said it is on track to take care of what the county needs. Foster said more data about the county’s revenues must be collected before they can more forward. Foster said the main priority of the budget will be to provide the […]
Cumberland Mayor Commends Residents, Employees For Tornado Response
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said he did not know what to expect when he arrived at Pleasant Hill Elementary. Foster said it turned out to be a blessing that his county narrowly escaped tornado damage that could have been much worse. Foster said moments like this create pride in the way Cumberland County responds […]
Cumberland Mayor Authorized To Negotiate Homesteads Tower Agreement
Cumberland County Commissioners voted to allow Mayor Allen Foster to negotiate an agreement for the county to take ownership of the Homesteads Tower. Mayor Allen Foster said he believes this is a step forward on the project. Foster said he has no doubt that an agreement will be reached with the Board of Education, who […]
Cumberland County Addressing ADA Compliance Needs
Cumberland County has completed its transition plan to upgrade county facilities with ADA compliance issues. Mayor Allen Foster said this might be the first time the county has done a complete review of these needs. Foster said this will be a multi-year project, but the county will first address buildings the community uses the most. […]
Red Ribbon Week Declared in Cumberland County
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster has declared October 23 through October 31 as Red Ribbon Week. Since 1985 Red Ribbon Week has been a time to promote drug use prevention and honor a DEA agent who was killed by the Cartel. Cumberland County Rising Director of Prevention Education Julie Long said drug use is a […]
New County Attorney Appointed at Cumberland County Commission Meeting
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster announced the appointment of new County Attorney Philip Burnett at the regular monthly meeting of the Cumberland County Commission tonight. Burnett, a partner in Crossville-based Bean, Smith & Burnett, was appointed to a two-year term, to expire October 31, 2020. His appointment was approved unanimously on voice vote. Foster expressed […]
