Crossville Fire Recognized For Installing 300 Smoke Alarms
The Crossville Fire Department honored for their efforts protecting residents during the ‘Get Alarmed, Tennessee,’ fire safety event. Crossville Fire Chief Chris South said the initiative focused on Crossville’s Gardens community following a recent fire involving an RV inside a duplex garage. South said the department partnered with the State Fire Marshal’s Office to canvas […]
Public Gets Chance To See Relocated Crossville Station
Crossville’s Fire Rescue team celebrating the relocation of Fire Station 2 to Cotton Patch Drive Tuesday. Crossville Fire Chief Chris South said the new facility replaces a 30-year-old station on Industrial Boulevard that had begun to deteriorate. South said the move places the department in the heart of the city’s northern growth areas near major […]
Crossville Fire Opens New Station, Enhances Public Safety
Crossville Fire Chief Chris South said this week’s relocation of Fire Station Two to a more centralized location will improve emergency response times for the northern part of the community. The new facility is located at 68 Cotton Patch Drive, situated in the heart of the industrial district between Interstate Drive and Genesis Road. The […]
New Crossville Fire Station Bolsters Emergency Response
Crossville Fire Chief Chris South said the relocation of Fire Station 2 to a new 10,000-square-foot facility will improve emergency response times for the city’s rapidly growing north end. Chief Chris South said the department officially moved into the new station at 68 Cotton Patch Drive this week. The three-bay facility replaces a 30-year-old building […]
Crossville Considering Purchase Of New Fire Truck
The Crossville City Council will consider purchasing a new fire truck during Tuesday night’s Council meeting. Crossville Fire Chief Chris South said the fire department’s fleet of trucks are starting to show their age. South said that means maintenance costs have risen over the years. “At this point, it does appear that it will require […]
Police Asking For Help On Potential Drowning Victim
Cumberland County’s Emergency Services came together to search for a potential drowning victim Monday. Cumberland County EMA Director Travis Cole said 911 received a phone call around 6:00am on Monday reporting somebody face down in the water outside the caller’s window. Cole said the caller appeared “very intoxicated.” He would not share an address for […]
Crossville Council Set To Approve Fire Station Bidding
Crossville City Council set to approve the bidding process for its new fire station on Interstate Drive next week. The council got its first look at the floor plans for an additional fire department facility. The facility is listed as a sum of 10,700 square feet. With concerns of what the cost of the project […]
Crossville Property Taxes Due Thursday To Avoid Penalties
Unpaid Crossville property taxes are due Thursday to avoid penalties. City Manager Greg Wood said Crossville property tax revenue comes to some $3 million for the city. Wood said historically, tax delinquency has not been a major problem in the city. “We provide a lot of services in the city,” Wood said. “We have an […]
Crossville FD To Purchase New Turnout Gear
City of Crossville set to spend a budgeted $80,000 on new gear for the fire department. Fire Chief Chris South said they will purchase 20 sets of turnout gear. He said it will include both lightweight gear and structural firefighting gear. “Obviously with our line of work, the gear is exposed to the products of […]
Crossville Auctioning Property Previously Considered For Fire Station
Crossville will sell property purchased for a fire station that the city no longer feels can serve that purpose. The property is 1140 Sparta Highway, containing over 12 acres. The city will auction the property for $30,000 an acre as a reserve price. City Manager Greg Wood said the property was purchased years ago, before […]
