Cumberland County Roane State Receives $1.7 Million For Lab
Roane State’s Cumberland County campus could get $1.7 million for a multi-purpose lab. This funding is included in Governor Bill Lee’s latest budget amendment that was introduced Tuesday. Roane State President Chris Whaley said if it is passed in the General Assembly, work can begin this summer. “We can really start ramping up the plans […]
Posting Signs On Electrical Poles Pose Danger To Workers
As weather warms up, more people will be posting event or yard sale signs on electrical poles, causing danger to electrical crews. Volunteer Energy Cooperative Monterey-Crossville Area Manager Kevin Hembree said most people don’t know this is illegal and a safety hazard. Hembree said an employee can start climbing and fall because of nails and […]
Cumberland Mayor Commends Residents, Employees For Tornado Response
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said he did not know what to expect when he arrived at Pleasant Hill Elementary. Foster said it turned out to be a blessing that his county narrowly escaped tornado damage that could have been much worse. Foster said moments like this create pride in the way Cumberland County responds […]
NWS Saw No Signs Of Tornadoes From Cumberland Co. Storm
There was no indications of a tornado spawning in Cumberland County Thursday until it was already formed. That is according to National Weather Service Forecaster Sam Shamburger. Shamburger said the weak storm just decided to wrap up and created the EF-0 tornado in the Pleasant Hill area. “It had been going on for about an […]
Pleasant Hill Community Center Hit Hardest By Thursday Tornado
Emergency crews spent Friday assessing the aftermath of Thursday’s EF-0 tornado. EMA Director Travis Cole said the Pleasant Hill Community Church’s Community Center suffered the most damage. “It is directly across the road from the elementary school, which put it in the direct path of the tornado,” Cole said. “The church itself was minor damage. […]
Cumberland Residents Asked To Reach Out About Tornado Damage
Damage assessments from the tornado in Cumberland County will begin Friday. Any residents in Cumberland County who suffered damage to their home or property is being asked to contact the Crossville-Cumberland County EMA Office. That number to call is (931) 484-7016. If residents do not get an answer, they are being asked to leave a […]
Lane Closures Scheduled for I-40 in Cumberland County
There will be night time lane closures in Cumberland County on I-40 for bridge repair. This is for bridges over Highway 70 at mile marker 328.5. The work is scheduled to cause lane closures Sunday through Wednesday for milling and paving on both eastbound and westbound lanes. At this time there is a lane shift […]
Lucky Cumberland County Resident Wins $250,000
A stroke of luck in Cumberland County leaves one Powerball player $250,000 richer. The Powerball player matched four out of five white numbers and the red Powerball. The player had their $50,000 prize quintupled because they chose the Power Play feature, and the number five was drawn. The winning ticket was sold at D&R Convenience […]
Crossville Seeking More Info Before Indoor Rec Center Property Negotiation
An update on Crossville’s Indoor Recreation Center plan was provided to the City Council on Tuesday night during a work session. City Manager Greg Wood said one possible future location is behind the ice center. Wood said based on a six figure asking price per acre, the city needs to gather more info before negotiating […]
Carjacking Arrest Made In Monterey, Two Vehicles Stolen
A carjacking suspect made his way to Monterey in two stolen vehicles before being arrested Tuesday. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the suspect Noah Hill wrecked a Kentucky stolen vehicle before hijacking a vehicle and forcing a woman to drive him to the McGugins Shell in Monterey. Farris said this is an example to […]
