Cumberland County Gets $5 Million For Fairgrounds Arena
The arena at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds will receive some $5 million in upgrades thanks to money from the state. County Mayor Allen Foster said the money will go towards adding a roof to the arena and adding more restroom facilities. Foster said the roof has been discussed for years, and the project can finally […]
Bomb Threat Made Against Crossville Dollar General
An investigation underway after a bomb threat at a Crossville Dollar General Market Friday morning. Crossville Police report several notes were found at the Miller Avenue store threatening to “blow up” the building. Cumberland County High School, Martin Elementary, and Phoenix School were all put on soft lockdown this morning to ensure no students visited […]
Plateau Ag Institute Hosting Steak And Potatoes Day
Experts on all things beef, fruit, and vegetable production will be on hand for the Plateau Ag Research and Education Center’s Steak and Potatoes Field Day Thursday. Center Director Walt Hitch said this event will feature speakers on multiple cattle and crop production-related topics. Hitch said producers can benefit from expert insight about increasing profitability […]
Cumberland’s Repasky Seeing Position Battles Continue
Cumberland County Jets football head coach Noah Repasky said he will see some starters emerge quickly as the team prepares for its first game of the season. Receivers and secondary make up most of the position battles for the Jets. The battles also continue at linebacker, safety, and kicker. Repasky said he believes in the […]
Growth Prep, Cumberland EMS Recruiting Part Time EMTs
Cumberland County Emergency Services searching for new help, especially part time EMTs. EMS Director Chris Miller said the department is well staffed, but growth in the county means they are always looking for good part time employees. Miller said being an EMT is not for everyone, but the work is very rewarding. “It comes down […]
2025 Cumberland County Fair Set Begin Monday
The 2025 Cumberland County Fair returns next week with the theme “Don’t Worry Kids We Goat This.” The Cumberland County Fair has existed for over 70 years. Fair President Danny Smith said every year, the fair exemplifies local agriculture. “That’s what are county is all about, you know, farming and helping neighbors and stuff,” Smith […]
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 […]
Three UC High Schools Honored For Safe Driving Program
Cumberland County, Stone Memorial, and Van Buren County High Schools honored as gold award winners in the Tennessee Highway Safety Office’s Reduce TN Crashes program. Criminal Justice Teacher Kylee Johnson supervises the Stone Memorial chapter, which finished 10th in the state. Johnson said the Criminal Justice Club has been headlining the program, which encourages students […]
Cumberland Prevention Spreads Overdose Education Tuesday
The Cumberland Prevention Coalition hopes to shed light on the overdose issue Tuesday through a community awareness event. Prevention Coordinator Natalie Hoskins said more awareness may help prevent future overdoses and prevent the deaths. Hoskins said the community should know that overdose is an issue in Cumberland County. “If we can bring it out and […]
Cumberland Schools Adding ParentSquare App For Communication
The Cumberland County School System will use the ParentSquare App to more efficiently communicate with parents and families. Director of Technology Elbert Farley said the district tried other software, but ParentSquare is a better fit for the system’s needs. Farley said the app’s digital communication will make sure parents get important messages from the schools. […]
