Cumberland County Resident To Speak At Pearl Harbor On 82nd Anniversary
Cumberland County’s Dr. Arthur John Lendo will speak for the second straight year at the Pearl Harbor Commemoration Ceremony in Honolulu this week. Lendo said the attacks on Pearl Harbor are a largely forgotten moment in history. His presentation “The Cost of Freedom is High” aims to remind people of the impact of December 7, […]
Crossville Property Taxes Due Thursday To Avoid Penalties
Unpaid Crossville property taxes are due Thursday to avoid penalties. City Manager Greg Wood said Crossville property tax revenue comes to some $3 million for the city. Wood said historically, tax delinquency has not been a major problem in the city. “We provide a lot of services in the city,” Wood said. “We have an […]
Pleasant Hill Students To Receive Gifts From Santa’s Sleigh Project
Every student enrolled at Cumberland County’s Pleasant Hill Elementary School will receive a stuffed animal and a book this Christmas from the Santa’s Sleigh Project. Massage therapist Angie Long started the project last year focusing on Cumberland County Schools with students below the poverty level. Long said 67 percent of students at Pleasant Hill Elementary […]
Governor’s Budget Hearing Complete; Sexton Said Safety Big Priority For Him
The Governor’s budget hearings wrapped up last week, beginning the process for a new state budget according to House Speaker Cameron Sexton. Governor Bill Lee fielded ideas and concerns from Tennessee departments and agencies about financial priorities in their corners of the state. Sexton said the initial process is all about the Governor’s wants and […]
Veterans Day Celebrations Honor Service Members Across The UC
Veterans Day celebrations happening this Friday across the Upper Cumberland. Putnam County’s Veterans Day ceremony and parade will begin on Friday at 10:45am on the Broad Street side of the Courthouse Square. The photos of veterans from across the county are posted around the courthouse. Overton County’s Veterans Day Program takes place Friday at 10:00am […]
Cumberland Captain Said Team Has Fought Some 18 Fires Over The Last Day
A Cumberland County Fire Department Captain said his team has put out an estimated 18 fires in a 24-hour period. Captain Braeden Adams said most of the fires were caused by people burning leaves and brush. Currently, the entire Upper Cumberland region is under a burn restriction, meaning no burn permits are currently being issued. […]
Crossville’s Week-Long Display Honoring Veterans Underway
Crossville’s second annual Field of Honor display continues all week to pay respect to Cumberland County veterans. The display will be up through Veteran’s Day. It features a field of 700 flags, each one purchased by someone in the area and dedicated to an American veteran. Organizing Committee Chair Jean Smith said it is an […]
Cumberland Dual Enrollment And Work-Based Learning See Increase
The Cumberland County Schools have seen a big increase in the number of students participating in dual enrollment and work-based learning from last year. Dual enrollment students increased from 79 students last fall to 355 students now. Work-based learning has grown from 139 students last year to 331 students. Cumberland County Director of Schools William […]
Be Aware: Increase In Accidents Involving Deer Across UC
Counties across the Upper Cumberland are seeing an increase in accidents involving deer. There were six accidents involving deer in the Fairfield Glade community in Cumberland County on Saturday. Van Buren County Sheriff Michael Brock said over the last few weeks his county has seen 19 accidents involving deer, two of those resulting in injuries. […]
Selby Hired As First Cumberland Codes Director
Cumberland County Commissioners approved Joshua Selby as the county’s first Codes Director. Based on growth inside the county, commissioners decided earlier this year to create their own codes department. Previously, Crossville has handled projects in the county. Selby will begin preparations, with permitting and other inspections set to begin in January. Mayor Allen Foster said […]
