Cumberland’s Foster Advances As Mayoral Candidate
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster wins Tuesday night, capturing 79 percent of the vote. Foster said he takes the opportunity to serve his community very seriously. He said he was thankful for all those that showed up to support him in the primary race. “I thank God for that opportunity to serve,” Foster said. “It’s […]
Cumberland Elections Recovering After Fire, Voting Locale Set
Cumberland County Officials are working to recover after a fire last week caused significant damage to the Cumberland County Election Commission office. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said the election commission is currently setting up a temporary office located at the former Lansford Kawasaki building […]
Cumberland Budget Features No Tax Increase, 6% Raise
Cumberland County’s approved budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year features no tax increase. The tax rate will remain at $1.135 per $100 of assessed value. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said the tax rate has not changed in Cumberland County for nearly a decade. “We fund the things we need first and then if we […]
Foster Approves Crab Orchard/Water Authority Merger
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster has approved the merger between the Crab Orchard Utility District and the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority. Foster said he and several other local entities created the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority to address the water concerns on the Cumberland Plateau. Foster said he believes this first merger agreement is generationally transformative. […]
Water Board Concerned Over Crab Orchard Timeline
The Cumberland Plateau Water Authority Board has concerns about the timeline for a proposed merger with the Crab Orchard Utility District. May 19 had been considered as a date to begin the process, which has yet to be approved. Cumberland Plateau Water Authority Chairman Greg Hanson said he believes the board is not prepared for […]
Foster Hosting Crab Orchard Utility Merger Meeting
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster will be holding a public hearing to discuss the merger of the Crab Orchard Utility District and the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority Monday. Foster said he is holding the public hearing to hear the arguments from the utility district on why the merger should be supported. Foster said he will […]
UCDD, UCHRA Committees Name Mason Chair
Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason has been selected to serve as chair for UCDD and UCHRA’s executive committees.
Foster Working On I-40 Upgrades At Flatrock
Cumberland County is working with the state to upgrade a section of I-40 near the new Flatrock Motorsports Park. County Mayor Allen Foster said he has been talking with the governor, legislators, and T-DOT about the needed upgrades. Foster said the exit near the park already has traffic issues. He said the increase in people […]
T-DOT Acquiring Land From Cumberland Near Obed
T-DOT is acquiring a small strip of land from Cumberland County next to Obed River Park and the nearby bridge on Highway 70N. County Mayor Allen Foster said they will have to rebuild a section of Obed River Park’s fence to account for the new property lines. Foster said T-DOT is paying the county $36,000 […]
TDEC And Plateau Authority Reps Discuss 4 Water Solutions
Four possible water solutions for Cumberland County brought to the table during a recent meeting between TDEC officials and representatives from the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority. Cumberland Plateau Water Authority Board Chair Greg Hanson said bringing in water from Daddy’s Creek or the Emory River would be the most viable options at that point. “We […]
