Crossville City Attorney Could Handle Condemnation Cases
Crossville City Council will consider a resolution Tuesday to allow the city attorney to handle the city’s condemnation cases. In condemnation cases, a government entity can take private property for public use, even if the property owner does not want to sell. City Attorney Randy York said all four of the city’s current condemnation cases […]
Main Street Paving, Sidewalk Completion In Sight For ’26
A section of Crossville’s downtown sidewalk project will need to be fixed because of poor drainage. Crossville City Council discussed the $160,000 item during its Tuesday work session. With the sidewalks nearing completion, downtown paving will be the next step. City Engineer Tim Begley said as far as he is aware, Main Street is on […]
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 […]
