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Crossville To Consider Bids For Miller Ave, First St Projects

Crossville City Council will consider awarding bids for three American Rescue Plan projects Tuesday. That includes a water booster station and a waterline extension project on Miller Avenue. City Engineer Tim Begley said the Miller Avenue projects will interconnect the city of Crossville with the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority. “The waterline is a 12-inch waterline […]

Crossville Council Split On Outside City Sewer Decision

The Crossville City Council shared split opinions during a Tuesday work session concerning a sewer request along Fire Fox Road. Property Owner Janelle Hernandez requested access to the existing sewer line that runs through her property. That home, however, is not within the city limits. City ordinance states annexation would be required. Council Member James […]

Mayberry Concerned About Charity Donation Reduction

Crossville City Council split on the decision to reduce charitable donations in the just-passed city budget. It was mentioned that donations for the Friends of the Trails and the Avalon Center were reduced or removed altogether. Mayor RJ Crawford said the city’s charitable donations had grown to an estimated $400,000. “My fear is we are […]

Budget Concerns Could Lead To Crossville Water Rate Increase

Crossville City Council considering water rate increases due to growing concerns about a tight water and sewer fund budget. Crossville Finance Director Nathan Clouse said lower federal interest rates have limited revenue growth and caused an increase in depreciation. Clouse said currently, the city’s water and sewer budget shows a $12,000 surplus. “We are really […]

Crossville Council Not Sold On City Ambulance Service

The Crossville City Council expressed concerns during a Tuesday work session about adding an ambulance service to the city’s fire department. Some residents believe that having a city and county ambulance service would improve response times within Crossville city limits. Some council members questioned how the city would pay for the addition. Crossville Finance Director […]

Crossville Considering Reselling Facilities To County

Crossville City Council considering the sell of the Snodgrass building and the Amphitheater back to Cumberland County. The county sold both to the city in 2013. City Manager Valerie Hale said the county has several proposed uses for the facilities. “We have given it much consideration and the amphitheater is a good venue but it’s […]

City Manager Receives Positive Yearly Evaluation

Crossville City Manager Valerie Hale received a positive yearly evaluation from the city council during a work session on Tuesday. In Hale’s first full year as city manager, she received a total score of 4.82 out of 5. Mayor RJ Crawford said Hale’s score is one of the highest scores he has seen a city […]

Crossville Council Gets Positive First Budget News

Crossville Finance Director Nathan Clouse told the Crossville City Council Tuesday the upcoming fiscal year budget starts in good shape. Clouse said the 2025-2026 budget does have raises built in for all departments. Clouse said officials have looked closely at all expenditures. “We anticipated last year $35 million in expenditures,” Clouse said. “Even with the […]

Crossville Assists With Military Museum Renovations

The Crossville City Council helping with renovations to the Military Memorial Museum. Museum President Mark Pfaffenroth said the extensive renovations have been a community effort since April of 2022. Pfaffenroth said the city offered financial assistance to help the museum with painting and moving a couple of furnace units. “There are two back rooms upstairs […]