Crossville Officials Authorize Review of Water Partnership
The Crossville City Council approved a non-binding resolution Tuesday to begin fact-finding discussions regarding a potential partnership with the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority. Crossville Mayor RJ Crawford introduced the item after it was pulled from the consent agenda for further discussion. The council needed to clarify the scope of the resolution before taking an official […]
Clapper Inducted Into Crossville Airport Hall Of Fame
Longtime pilot Charles “Chuck” Clapper inducted into the Crossville Memorial Airport Hall of Fame for his contributions and impact on the airport. With over 60 years of flying experience, Clapper has earned many prestigious awards, including the FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award for 50-plus years of accident-free flying and the FAA Charles Taylor Master […]
Crossville Approves $36.1 Million Budget On Final Reading
Crossville City Council approved an estimated $36.1 million budget on final reading during a special-called meeting Tuesday afternoon. The budget does not feature a tax increase. Some Council Members did express concern that they did not hear more from department heads during the process about each department’s requests. Council Member Mark Fox said he feels […]
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 […]
Crawford Said Taking It Slow Key For Water Authority
While some residents are concerned about the slow pace of the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority, Crossville Mayor R.J. Crawford said the importance of a long-term solution is most important. Authority leadership, including Crawford and County Mayor Allen Foster, recently met with state officials about how the state can help with a long-term water source. Crawford […]
TDEC And Plateau Authority Reps Discuss 4 Water Solutions
Four possible water solutions for Cumberland County brought to the table during a recent meeting between TDEC officials and representatives from the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority. Cumberland Plateau Water Authority Board Chair Greg Hanson said bringing in water from Daddy’s Creek or the Emory River would be the most viable options at that point. “We […]
Crossville Sports Authority Could Help Finance Rec Center
Crossville looking at the formation of a Sports Authority to serve as a financing mechanism for the Recreation Center project. Crossville Mayor RJ Crawford said a Sports Authority would allow the city to leverage water rates and sales tax revenue to lower bond obligations. He said the residents of Crossville have made it clear that […]
Crossville To Rejoin TCRS Retirement System For Employees
Crossville wants to rejoin the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System to offer city employees more freedom with retirement savings. Crossville Mayor RJ Crawford said over the past three years, the city has offered significant pay increases to city staff. He said in conversations with HR Director Leah Crockett, he learned that people are still hesitant to […]
