Cumberland Business Incubator Gets Machining Center
The Cumberland Business Incubator in Crossville can now provide residents a unique piece of equipment in its maker space. The center has received a new four-axis computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining center. Director Holly Hanson said such a system cannot be found anywhere else between Cookeville and Knoxville. “It can do all of the range […]
New Crossville Daycare Aims To Alleviate Lack Of Options
A new daycare facility called Crossroads Academy set to open this July to combat the lack of daycare options for Crossville’s school-aged children. Co-Owner Laura Brock is a retired teacher. She said she has seen parents struggle for years to care for their children in the hours immediately after school. Brock said the facility will […]
Options To Keep Crossville Utility From Losing Money
Crossville City Council discussing options to ensure the city’s water and sewer utilities stay profitable in the coming years. MTAS Finance and Accounting Consultant Brad Harris said the city council has two possible solutions. Harris said they can either reduce the minimum utility bill from 2,000 gallons to 1,500 gallons. The other option, implement an […]
Crossville To Consider Memorandum For Rec Center
Crossville City Council will consider a memorandum of understanding for a potential Recreation Center during its meeting next week. City Attorney Randall York told the council during the Tuesday work session that the memorandum would outline the responsibilities of the city as well as the Putnam County YMCA, a possible partner for the prospective project. […]
Biking From Florida To Crossville, Raise Funds & Awareness
A pair of cyclists rode from Lake Park, Florida to Crossville to collect donations for Jonah’s Joy, a nonprofit designed to help sexually exploited adolescent girls. Executive Director Denise Weaver said Board Member Jim Higgins had the idea to visit the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in Florida, and collect donations on the […]
UC Drug Take Back Events Saturday
The annual spring Drug Take Back program happens Saturday across the Upper Cumberland, giving residents the chance to dispose of prescription medications. More than 300 tons of medications were collected nationwide at last fall’s event. Organizers say the event gets medications off the street, cutting down on potential crimes. The collection also protects the environment […]
St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic Opens Crossville Center
St. Mary’s Legacy clinic opened its new Crossville Free Healthcare on Wheels program Tuesday. St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic Executive Director Martin Vargas said over half of the clinic’s patients come from Crossville. He said uninsured residents in need of care poured in alongside members of the Crossville community who stopped by to voice their support […]
Crossville’s Northside Drive At 127 Closed Monday
Crossville’s Northside Drive will be closed at the intersection of Highway 127 beginning Monday morning as part of the US-127 improvement project. Drivers encouraged to use caution in this area as delays are expected. T-DOT said contract crews will be in place to move the construction forward. This portion of the project is for the […]
Crossville City Manager Looks Back On Legacy
As Crossville City Manager Greg Wood sees his tenure come to a close, he credits the team around him for the progress the city has made. Wood said the Garrison Park splash pad project and the additions of businesses like Buccee’s and Harbor Freight are among the developments he is most proud of during his […]
Vietnam Veterans Day Honors Those Who Served
A Vietnam Veterans Day event in Crossville Friday hopes to provide camaraderie for veterans, and a memorial for those who did not make it home. Cumberland County Vietnam Veterans Association Membership Chairman Keith Seitzer said veterans benefit from a community that understands what they have been through. He said vets will meet at Memorial Park […]
