Some Council Members Said Now Is Time For Service
Crossville City Council members who voted for a new ambulance service said they believe now is the right time to start such a service. Council Member Mark Fox said an ambulance service is the only essential service the city currently does not provide. Fox said he believes the city needs its own service due to […]
Crossville Decision Would Impact County Service, Revenues
Cumberland County EMS Director Chris Miller said he opposes Crossville’s decision to establish an ambulance service. Miller said about 40-50 percent of the county’s ambulance service work originates in Crossville. Miller said losing that call volume would drastically reduce the county’s ambulance revenue. Miller said Crossville’s ambulance service would have a major impact on the […]
Cumberland Opposes Crossville Ambulance Service
Cumberland County Commissioners do not like the Crossville decision to pursue an ambulance service, passing a unanimous resolution against the idea. Commissioner Tom Isham said he believes the county already has one of the best ambulance services in the state. “Why do you want to fix something that is not broken?” Isham said. “So I […]
Operation Christmas Child Sets New Goal This Year
Operation Christmas Child, an organization that sends shoeboxes filled with gifts to underserved children overseas, has set a new goal this year. Regional Church Relations Coordinator Wayne Benson said this year’s goal for the Mid-South region is one million and 50 thousand shoeboxes. Benson said the Upper Cumberland is one of the top-donating regions in […]
Students Learning Crossville History In Walking Tours
Local fourth-grade students will learn about Crossville’s history as they go on history walking tours throughout September. The tour includes visits to the Cumberland County Courthouse, the Crossville Depot, the Palace Theatre, and Veterans Memorial Park. Downtown Crossville President Lainie Luse said the tour teaches students about what goes on in the buildings and their […]
Crossville Council Frustrated With Fire Station Two Progress
Some Crossville City Council frustrated after learning the Fire Station Two project running behind schedule. The contractor had asked for 41 weather days to extend the project completion date. Council Member Mark Fox said he does not agree with weather as a reason for the project being behind schedule. “I personally have driven by the […]
Crossville Reconsidering Ambulance Service, Vote Tuesday
The Crossville City Council will reconsider implementing an ambulance service after a discussion during Tuesday’s work session. A presentation to the council showed that implementing an ambulance service would take an estimated $3.72 million, but the service would bring in an estimated revenue of $2.2 million. The council said there are some grants and other […]
Crossville Receive Grant To Build Inclusive Playground
The city of Crossville has received an estimated $359,000 grant to build a new all-inclusive playground at Centennial Park. City Manager Valerie Hale said the playground will be a 57X55 foot playground and will feature new slides, swings, and will also include ADA-compliant walkways and parking spaces. “The city pursued it to provide play opportunities […]
Crossville “See Rock City Barn” Added To Historic Register
A classic “See Rock City Barn” on State Highway 68 in Crossville has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Co-Owner Andrew Hackett said the slogan “See Rock City” was painted on the barn in 1959 by a man named Clark Byers. Byers was contracted to paint over 900 barns across several states […]
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 […]
