Veterans Remembered At Cumberland Field Of Honor
More than 700 American Flags, each honoring a military veteran, will take over Garrison Field in Crossville next month for the Field of Honor. This marks the fourth year the Lake Tansi Exchange Club has presented the remembrance event. Jean Smith coordinates the event which also serves as a fund raiser to assist vehicles. “The […]
New Cumberland EMR Program Honored Before Rollout
The newly-created Cumberland County Emergency Medical Responder Program takes home state honors and it has not been fully rolled out. The County Services Association recognized Cumberland County with the 2025 Tennessee County Success Award. Cumberland County Emergency Medical Services Director Chris Miller said the EMR program is unique in that communities usually enlist fire personnel […]
West Cumberland Asks Crossville To Consider Merger
A representative of the West Cumberland Utility District asked the Crossville City Council to consider a merger or partnership with the district. District Vice President Jesse Iles said the district hopes to partner to improve quality of life for residents and secure a local source of water for the area. The district serves 2,200 customers. […]
Locally-Grown Pumpkins Possible, But Weather Frustrates
Grabbing that Halloween pumpkin, it could have been grown in the Upper Cumberland, but it takes good genetics and chemicals. Cumberland County Agricultural and Natural Resource Agent Gregg Upchurch said pumpkins can do well in the Upper Cumberland area. But fungus, parasites, and the weather can create problems. Upchurch said farmers can cultivate pumpkins in […]
Week Eight Of Football Includes Final Non Region Games
For some high schools, fall break takes place this week. For other schools, fall break will need to wait until next week after they hope to take care of business in critical October match-ups. Jackson County hosts Cannon County. The Blue Devils must win tonight to qualify for the Region 4 playoffs. Cannon County is […]
Better Cooperation Needed, Crossville & County Ambulance
A regional EMS consultant said that Crossville and Cumberland County will need to cooperate for a city-based ambulance service to work. Upper Cumberland Regional EMS Consultant Brian Thompkins met with the Crossville City Council during a work session on Tuesday. Thompkins said if the city were to sign an agreement with the county’s EMS service […]
Cumberland’s Crowder Takes Helm Of New Online Sport
Cumberland County Jets E-Sports Head Coach Jake Crowder introduced a new sport to the high school this summer. Stone Memorial became the first team in the Upper Cumberland to introduce E-Sports to the curriculum. After interest shown from Cumberland County High School, Crowder was asked if he could a start an E-Sports team for the […]
Week Seven Of High School Football Sees Playoff Implications
As the high school football regular season enters its final full month, the path to November could become clearer for some teams with playoff spots on the line this week. Clay County hosts Middle Tennessee Christian Thursday night. Clay County looks to increase their six game win streak in the state of Tennessee and in […]
Rupp Taking Years Of Studying World Cup To Jets Soccer
Cumberland County Lady Jets Soccer Player Cindy Rupp’s inspiration for playing came from watching the world’s best. During her eighth grade year, Rupp watched the FIFA World Cup. She would tune in during the early hours by opening her Chromebook. During the World Cup, one player caught Rupp’s eye: Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo. “I liked […]
Second Half Of Football Season Introduces Region Games
Week 6 of the high school football season welcomes many future opponents. The Upper Cumberland will see ten games that could go a long way towards deciding much across the region, including potential playoff talks. Jackson County hosts Gordonsville. Jackson County hopes to score points in bunches after being held to seven points in the […]
