Cumberland County Film Society Holding Membership Drive
The Cumberland County Film Society holding a membership drive through the month of January. The Cumberland County Film Society screens movies exclusively for members in the spring and fall at the Cumberland County Playhouse. The movies are selected by a board of judges appointed by the group. President Cheryl LaSalle said the organization provides film […]
Tuesday Morning Scammer Said Representing Cumberland Sheriff
A Tuesday morning scam across Cumberland County features someone calling from what appears to be a local number, representing himself as a lieutenant with the Cumberland County Sheriffs Department. Public Information Officer Gary Howard said the caller said he wants to talk about a civil suit involving the resident. He represents himself as Lt. James […]
Friends of Cumberland Mountain Park Seek Donations For Raptor Food
The Friends of Cumberland Mountain State Park need your help to feed the raptors as the new year approaches. The park features a red-tailed hawk, a barn owl, a great-horned owl and a screech owl in their aviary. The birds of prey have injuries and would not survive if released back into the wild. Friends […]
New Agreement Bolsters Fire Response In Putnam And Cumberland Counties
A new Automatic Aid Agreement will provide more systematic help in the case of fire at the Putnam/Cumberland County line. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said the agreement allows both departments to double their manpower when they respond to structure fires. The agreement will provide assistance to Cumberland Cove, Glade Creek, and other areas […]
Putnam Commissioners Accept Jeff Hicks As New Fire Chief
Putnam County Commissioners ratified Mayor Randy Porter’s appointment of Jeff Hicks as new Putnam County Fire Chief Monday night. Current Chief Tom Brown is retiring after serving Putnam County 31 years, seven of those as Fire chief. Hicks said Brown has been a great leader and a great friend, and he plans to work just […]
Growing Call Volume, Lack of Volunteers Fueling Cumberland Fire Need
The Cumberland County Fire Department is urgently searching for volunteer firefighters. Captain and Training Officer Jeremy Comer said the department will exceed 1,600 calls this year, some 500 more than in years past. Comer said the department only has ten full-time firefighters. Comer said the size of the county and an increase in demand has […]
13th Annual Variety Show Returns to Crossville, Raising Money For Seniors
Two Crossville residents were asked to put on a variety show 13 years ago, beginning the annual tradition of raising money for Cumberland County seniors. The Lucas and Friends Christmas Variety Show returns Saturday with new performers and offerings for the audience. Event Producer Ruth Lucas said the feeling that comes from seeing the smiles […]
Cumberland Habitat For Humanity Angel Tree Deadline Friday
Cumberland County Habitat For Humanity’s Angel Tree is looking for you to come pick an Angel Tag before Friday’s deadline. The tree features Cumberland Habitat for Humanity homeowners who fill out tags with items their children want for Christmas. If the homeowners do not have children they can fill out a grocery list on the […]
Cumberland’s Foster Told Bill Lee Keep Counties In Mind With New Budget
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster asked Governor Bill Lee to keep the county in mind as he moves toward finalizing his budget for the new fiscal year. Foster was the lone Upper Cumberland representative among the four county mayors who attended the meeting last week. Foster said budgets are tight right now at the county […]
Cumberland Solid Waste Use Old Cans To Make Christmas Tree
Showcasing the many ways to recycle, Cumberland County Solid Waste has recycled old soda cans to create a Christmas tree. The tree was made as part of a Christmas tree contest held by a Crossville bank. Solid Waste Director Conrad Welch was the brains behind the festive tree made of mostly green and red cans. […]
