Commissioners Pass Budget Despite Significant Deficit Concerns
The Cumberland County Commission approved a new budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year Monday night that avoids a property tax increase. The budget maintains the current property tax rate of $1.1350 for every $100 of assessed value. Mayor Allen Foster said the spending plan relies on more than $11 million from fund balance, to cover […]
Cumberland Makes Change To Beer Permit Requirements
Cumberland County Commission has set a new hard limit for beer permits, requiring a minimum of 100 feet between retailers and public gathering places like schools and churches. County Commissioner and Beer Board Chairman Joe Sherrill said the county used to require a 2,000-foot distance between beer retailers and places of public gathering. But Sherrill […]
Cumberland Reappoints Wojcik As EMS Medical Director
Dr. James Wojcik reappointed as the medical director for Cumberland County EMS. Wojcik has served as the county’s medical director since 2022. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said the county reappoints a medical director every two years. Foster said he believes Wojcik has played a key role in making sure that the county provides a […]
Cumberland Negotiating EMS/Fire Services With Flatrock
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster is currently in negotiations to provide EMS and fire services at the Flatrock Motorsports Park. Foster said Flatrock Motor Club approached the county about providing those services in that area. Foster said the idea is that Flatrock would provide fire trucks, and the county would provide an ambulance and a […]
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 […]
Cumberland Employees Get Raises, More To Be Considered
Cumberland County employees will receive a six percent raise, in an effort to make the county more competitive. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said the goal is to reach a 12 percent raise for county employees in the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. Foster said that number came from a recommendation the county received after conducting […]
This Week: White County Fire Merger; Cumberland Discusses Hiring
White County Commissioners will vote Monday night on the proposed merger of the Central View and Mt. Gilead Fire Departments. The two departments asked for the move as a way to increase efficiency. Commissioners will also discuss plans to establish new speed limits on Blue Springs Road, and Duck Pond Road. The meeting begins Monday […]
Cumberland Plateau Water Authority Members Appointed By County And Crossville
All seven members of the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority have been appointed. The Cumberland County Commission approved four members that include Greg Hanson, Thom Hassler, Missy Sliger and Sean Stephens. Mayor Allen Foster said he nominated members that represent a wide range of professions. “Bookkeepers and developers and things like that,” Foster said. “We have […]
Cumberland Commission Approves Contract With New Medical Director
The Cumberland County Commission has appointed Dr. Jim Wojcik as the county’s new medical director. Wojcik said he wanted to continue work in medicine after retiring as an emergency physician after some 30 years. “I think our EMS system here does an excellent job, but they haven’t had any updates in medications, protocol adjustments and […]
This Week Putnam Commission Fills District Five Seat, Cumberland Considers ARP Projects
This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Commission will consider seven candidates to fill the vacant district five commissioner seat. Terry Randolph held the seat until moving out of the district last month. Bobby Williams, Johnnie Wheeler, Vinnie Faccinto, Bruce Bailey, Junior Phipps, Tyna Bryan and Brandon Burgess are interested persons. Other candidates […]
