White County’s Dronebarger Adapting as Soccer Coach
White County Boys Soccer Head Coach Cameron Dronebarger said he has a lot to be grateful for.
Crossville’s Power Of 100 Women Making First Donation
A new non-profit wants to impact Cumberland County through quarterly donations of $100. The Power of 100 Women started several months ago. President and Founder Sheryl Webb said 100 foundation members make a quarterly donation of $100 each, which is then donated to a charity chosen by the board. Webb said the foundation selects one […]
Crossville-Cumberland Chamber Searching For Ambassadors
The Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce is looking for new ambassadors. Chamber President and CEO Ethan Hadley said ambassadors are an extension of the Chamber in the community. In addition to promoting the Chamber, ambassadors welcome new members and help plan events. “It’s an important program for every active Chamber to have,” Hadley said. “Because […]
First Responder Petitioning For State Assault Protection
A Crossville firefighter and advanced EMT petitioning for the state to increase the punishment for anyone who assaults a first responder.
Crossville Wildlife Manager Named Biologist Of Year
A wildlife manager based in Crossville recently named Biologist of the Year by the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency’s Fisheries Division.
Cumberland Playhouse Celebrating 60 Years
The Cumberland County Playhouse will celebrate 60 years of being a part of the Upper Cumberland community this July. Director Bryce McDonald said former Broadway performers Paul and Mary Crabtree founded the Playhouse in 1965. McDonald said Crabtree was beloved by the Cumberland County Community after putting on a show called “The Perils of Pinocchio” […]
UCDD Applying For Sparta, Crossville Grant
UCDD’s Executive Committee approved a resolution Monday to apply for a downtown revitalization grant for Sparta and Crossville. Executive Director Mark Farley said a retail recruitment company recently started a downtown revitalization program using USDA Rural Development grants. Farley said the program has not been offered in Tennessee before but the company reached out asking […]
Public Transportation Numbers Growing In UC
A report detailing UCHRA’s public transportation programs showed success across the board during Monday’s executive committee meeting.
Warriors Using Defeat As Fuel In Week 7
White County head coach Curtis Beaty said he has seen a change in mindset from the Warriors ahead of their Friday match-up with Cumberland County. The Warriors are coming off a 34-18 victory over Macon County that Beaty called a “palate cleanser”. Beaty described week five’s loss to Upperman as “embarrassing” and said that loss […]
Tech Acquires Wind Tunnel For Research Facility
Tennessee Tech has acquired a wind tunnel from a General Motors test facility in Detroit, Michigan to improve its research capabilities. Chief Government Affairs Officer Terry Saltsman said the tunnel has a wide variety of applications that can be used for many different kinds of students and research fields. Saltsman said they were originally preparing […]
