Cumberland Deputy Awarded Tennessee Officer Of Year
Cumberland County Deputy Shawn Aytes has been named Officer of the Year by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. Aytes recently completed the Emergency Medical Responders program, which is an intensive course to complete. Aytes was able to complete the course even though, two days into the course, he lost his 19-year-old son. Aytes said working […]
Cumberland Playhouse 26 Season Includes Familiar Names
A new production focused on the Lion King story and a Christmas classic are part of the Cumberland County Playhouse’s 2026 season. Producing Director/CEO Bryce McDonald said the Playhouse selected “The Lion King Jr.” and “It’s A Wonderful Life” for their ability to connect a room full of people and families with one another. Five […]
Lake Tansi Friendsgiving Dinner Comes Back This Holiday
A Lake Tansi catering business decided several years to do what it does year-round on Thanksgiving Day, serving up free food for those who need it. Lake Tansi Catering Co-Owner David King said the staff starts prepares for the annual dinner a week before. King said preparing a mass Thanksgiving for the community can be […]
Cumberland Playhouse Cast Jamestown Actress in Rudolph
A Jamestown native will take to the stage of the Cumberland County Playhouse in the new production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The Playhouse cast actress Vesper McNellis as Hermey the Misfit Elf in the holiday show. McNellis said she is proud to represent Fentress County on stage. McNellis said she began volunteering with the […]
Storey Embraces Learning Curve Leading Jets Wrestling
Cumberland County head wrestling coach Micaiah Storey is only a few months into the job, but he said he has already leaned into the challenge with the same energy he once brought to the football field. Storey, hired in July, arrived at Cumberland County High School earlier this year as a defensive line coach for […]
Fairfield Glade Way to Go Looking for Resident Drivers
Fairfield Glade searching for resident volunteers to drive for the Way to Go Transportation Program, a free system for resident seniors. Resident Services President John Wedgworth said volunteers provide a vital service to the residents that can no longer drive. Wedgworth said the Way to Go Transport Program was established nine years ago to assist […]
Cumberland Schools Send Reminder About School Threats
Cumberland County Director of Schools reminding parents and guardians through email this week about the consequences of making threats towards school property. Director of Schools Rebecca Farley said no threats have recently been made towards the school system. But she just wanted to send a friendly reminder. Farley asked parents to help. “They can sit […]
Cumberland Obed River Trail Receives Grant to Fix Erosion
Cumberland County’s Obed River Park will use a new Community Development Block Grant to repair the erosion along the park trail. County Deputy Mayor Beth Wyatt-Davis said over recent years, the asphalt continued to break off and fall into the river. Wyatt-Davis said the county applied for the grant to preserve the park, hoping to […]
Cumberland County’s Schaub Finds Stride On Lanes
When most high school athletes dream of the stadium lights, Cumberland County’s Will Schaub was no different, except his initial goal was not on the polished lanes of a bowling alley. He envisioned himself on an NFL football field. “At first, I came into high school wanting to play football,” Schaub said. “But then I […]
Cumberland Native Highlighted For Affordable Housing Work
A Cumberland County native has been awarded a National Service Award for working on affordable housing across the region. The Housing Assistance Council recognized Lindy Turner. Turner said she wants people across the Upper Cumberland, and those in the Appalachia area, to have access to housing that is conducive to building a stable family. “My […]
