Crossville Stockyard to Upgrade Equipment With State Funding
The Crossville Stockyard will make facility improvements after receiving nearly $20,000 from the state’s Agricultural Enterprise Fund. The Crossville Stockyard is one of 12 stockyards across the state to receive assistance from the fund. Crossville Stockyard Co-Owner Laney Colvard said the stockyard will use the funds to install a new security camera system. “That will […]
Crossville Council Praise City Manager In Annual Review
The Crossville City Council giving high marks to City Manager Valerie Hale following her latest annual performance review. Council Member James Mayberry said the evaluation focused on several key areas, including how the city manager interacts with employees, communicates with residents, and carries out the priorities of the mayor and council. Hale received an average […]
Crossville Considers Rate Increase At Meadow Park Campgrounds
Campers visiting Meadow Park Lake in Crossville could soon see slightly higher rates, as city leaders consider an increase. Crossville City Council discussed raising camping rates by $10 across the board. City Manager Valerie Hale said the increase comes after the city has recently made improvements in the area. “Because of the recent improvements out […]
Crossville Weighs Installment Of First St Turning Lane
The Crossville City Council weighed a decision Tuesday night during a work session to install an additional turning lane on East First Street. The turning lane would be installed at the Chestnut Hill Road intersection across from a planned Weigel’s convenience store development. Mayor RJ Crawford said the city would be responsible for a portion […]
Crossville-Cumberland Co. Hosting Tourism Summit Thursday
A Cumberland County Tourism Summit Thursday will bring together local leaders, business owners, and community partners to explore the future of tourism in the region. Director of Tourism and Executive Director of Downtown Crossville PJ Barnes said the summit will highlight the county’s accomplishments and future plans. Barnes said the summit is a free event […]
Crossville Approves Plans For Interstate Drive Extension
The Crossville City Council cleared the way for a potential Interstate Drive extension from Genesis Road to Peavine Road during a special called meeting Thursday. Council members voted to move forward with a plan to provide road, water, and sewer infrastructure to a property identified as “Lot 8” near Genesis Road and Interstate Drive. City […]
Crossville To Consider Merger Or Partnership With CPWA
Crossville City Council will consider a resolution next week to enter discussions with the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority to see what a merger or partnership could look like. Water Authority General Manager Jeff Dyer said next week’s resolution is a starting point and allows the city and the water authority to begin formal and non-binding […]
Crossville And Sparta Set To Begin Plans To Help Downtown
Crossville and Sparta are soon to begin working with a consulting company called Downtown Strategies to form five-year action plans to help their downtown business owners. Both cities were awarded the opportunity after receiving funding through the USDA Rural Business Development Grant. Downtown Strategies President Jenn Gregory said the communities can expect project-specific strategies, such […]
Crossville Awards Centennial Greenway Bid, $330K Over
The Crossville City Council Tuesday awarded a bid for a project to install an estimated 1,900 feet of greenway at Centennial Park. City Engineer Tim Begley said the planned greenway will begin at the pickleball courts, follow the Little Obed River, and extend to the other side of a new 70-foot-long bridge. The council approved […]
Crossville Making Improvements To Water Tank Sites
Crossville officials have awarded a contract for upgrades at three city water tank sites, with work expected to begin soon to improve system reliability and infrastructure. Crossville Director of Water Resources Joe Kerley said the city is committing an estimated $324,000 for the improvements. Kerley said an estimated $301,000 is going towards rehabbing the pit […]
