Fairfield Glade PD Increasing Pedestrian Safety Efforts With New Signage
Fairfield Glade Police Department partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to increase education, awareness, and enforcement efforts. Captain Fred Sherrill said with the help of grant funding, the department was able to purchase around 40 signs asking drivers to slow down or be cautious of pedestrians. He said starting Wednesday, the department will be […]
Cumberland Co Fair Board Member Named State President
Cumberland County Fair Board Member Ricky Smith was inaugurated over the weekend as the next State Fair Association President. Smith said he has served as a vice-president the past three years leading up to the new one-year term. “It’s a great experience to become president,” Smith said. “It’s been about a six or seven year […]
Next Inspection Will Determine Repair Plans For Old Cumberland Co Courthouse
Structural updates made at the old Cumberland County Courthouse allowing the county to move forward with the next engineering inspection. Mayor Allen Foster said the engineering group should start the inspection next week. He said metal beams were installed on the second and third floor to support the building. “The next engineering group is going […]
Six Dead In Cumberland County House Fire; Investigation Continues
Investigators believe at least six people died in a house fire overnight in Cumberland County. The Cumberland County Sheriffs Department, Fire Department and the TBI are investigating the fire. No foul play suspected. It is believed four adults and two children died in the fire that consumed a home in the 4300 block of Plateau […]
Cumberland Co Receives Clean Audit For Second Straight Year
Cumberland County has received a clean audit for the second year in a row. Mayor Allen Foster said having no findings is difficult considering the amount of money that flows. Foster said he credits the fiscal responsibility to the county’s financial department. “It ensures that our tax payer’s money is being spent correctly,” Foster said. […]
Obed River Park Opens New Outdoor Classroom Area
A new outdoor classroom facility has opened at Obed River Park in Cumberland County. Parks and Recreation Director Donnie Moody said the roofed area can accommodate 50 people. It includes eight stone benches and 12 large seating boulders. “This is a project that we have talked about for several years,” Moody said. “We’ve had interest […]
Cumberland Commission Approves Temporary Fixes To Old Courthouse
Cumberland County has found a temporary solution to the structural damage of its old courthouse. Mayor Allen Foster said engineers indicated that six columns can be installed to support the building while a permanent solution is studied. “That will disperse the weight, hold up the trusses and they’ll do some remedial work,” Foster said. “We’re […]
Unofficial Results Show Over 40 Percent Of Voters Participated In Putnam, Cumberland
Voter turnout in Tuesday’s election strong according to election officials. Unofficial results that include early voting numbers show that Putnam County saw more than 40 percent of registered voters participate. A total of 19,854 people voted. In Cumberland County, more than 46 percent of voters hit the polls with 21,952 total ballots cast. In White […]
Construction On Flatrock Motorsports Park In Cumberland Co Moving Forward
Dirt work ongoing at the Flatrock Motorsports Park in Cumberland County as site preparation has officially begun on the project. COO Jeremy Hale said the project will cross motorsports and entertainment creating a destination off exit 338 of I-40. “The economic impact will be significant,” Hale said. “Usually, when you’re seeing those numbers like Barber […]
Ben Lomand Hoping To Begin Cumberland Internet Access Soon
Ben Lomand will soon begin work on expanding internet access in Cumberland County after a $24 million grant. CEO Greg Smartt said the contract for the work had not been let out just yet, but the Department of Economic and Community Development wants the project completed within the next 24 to 36 months. He said […]
