Crossville Voters To Decide Water Asset Transfer In November
Crossville voters will decide the future of the city’s water and sewer assets following a city council vote Tuesday to place a referendum on the November 3 ballot. Mayor RJ Crawford said the referendum is a required step under the city charter before any transfer of utility system property can occur. Crawford said the measure […]
Veterans Gain Direct Access To VA Wednesday During Event
Cumberland County veterans will have the opportunity to speak directly with Department of Veterans Affairs representatives Wednesday. Cumberland County Veteran Service Officer Jeffrey Connors said a local resource fair will help veterans fully access their government benefits. Connors said the local office requested the presence of the VA because the county has one of the […]
Stone Memorial Band Seeks $20,000 For Uniform Upgrades
Stone Memorial High School Band Director Elana Douglas is leading a fundraising effort to raise $20,000 for new uniforms. Douglas said the current athletic-style shirts used by the band typically have a lifespan of five to eight years and are now in poor condition. Douglas said the total cost for a full set of new […]
Cumberland Veterans Office Returns To Renovated Courthouse
The Cumberland County Veterans Service Office is returning to its permanent location inside the historic courthouse following a multi-year renovation project. Deputy Mayor Beth Davis said the office is moving back to the first floor of the courthouse. “Their space was ready,” Davis said. “We had a total renovation, so they couldn’t be in that […]
Ribbon Cut Friday At Cumberland’s Historic Courthouse
Cumberland County cut the ribbon Friday at the renovated historic courthouse, preserving the 1905 landmark for future generations. Mayor Allen Foster said the renovation included both repairs and modernization. Foster said the project also involved remediating asbestos found within the structure, which includes the original 1905 section and an addition built in the 1970s. “We’ve […]
Wine On The Plateau Benefits Cumberland County Charities
The Fairfield Glade Rotary Club hosts its annual Wine on the Plateau fundraiser Saturday assisting nonprofits throughout Cumberland County. Rotary International District 6780 Governor Deb Birdsall said the event typically raises between $18,000 and $20,000 each year to be distributed back into the community. Birdsall said the club has used previous proceeds to fund specific […]
Solar Farm Agreement Safeguards Cumberland Residents
A solar farm on the way to Cumberland County after officials approved an energy siting agreement with Silicon Ranch and Copeland LLC. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said the agreement covers 1,600 acres of private property where the solar facility will be constructed. Foster said the the solar farm was coming to the county regardless, […]
Crossville Council Considers Regional Water Referendum
The Crossville City Council moving toward a November referendum to let voters decide whether to transfer key water infrastructure assets to the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority. The decision would effectively clear the path for a regional water merger. City Attorney Randy York said the referendum would specifically ask voters to authorize the conveyance of approximately […]
Inaugural Resource Fair Empowers Local UC Seniors
The Cumberland Prevention Coalition will host its inaugural Aging Well Resource Fair Friday to connect senior residents with essential health services, safety programs and community organizations. Cumberland Prevention Coalition Program Coordinator Monica Specht said the event serves as a centralized location for seniors to discover resources they may not be familiar with. Specht said the […]
Cumberland Fire Shares Crucial Safety Knowledge Tuesday
The Cumberland County Fire Department will host a Fire Life Safety Preparedness presentation Tuesday to educate residents on emerging fire hazards. Cumberland County Fire Department Lieutenant Derek Carter said the event will address the proper installation of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Carter said the presentation will also cover maintenance practices to protect homes from […]
