State Funding Bolsters Meadow Creek Park Safety Equipment
Monterey leadership will utilize $500,000 to enhance safety at Meadow Creek Park with new specialized emergency response equipment and recreational facilities. Mayor Alex Garcia said he requested the funds from Representative Cameron Sexton to support the ongoing development of the 300-acre park. The proposed improvements also include paving the entrance road and installing a playground […]
Crossville Proposes Two Million Dollar Sports Turf Investment
Crossville officials proposing a $2 million investment to install sports turf at the Centennial Park complex as part of a strategic push to boost local tourism and remain competitive with neighboring cities. Crossville Leisure Services Director Ethan Medley said the project would focus on turfing the infields of the baseball and softball facilities while maintaining […]
Crossville Election A Success Despite Post-Fire Challenges
Cumberland County Administrator of Elections Jill Davis said Tuesday’s election a success after a fire decimated their primary facility weeks before voting. Davis said the department lost every piece of equipment intended for use at the precincts during the blaze. Davis said the staff worked tirelessly to ensure the election cycle could proceed. “They, they […]
Cumberland’s Foster Advances As Mayoral Candidate
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster wins Tuesday night, capturing 79 percent of the vote. Foster said he takes the opportunity to serve his community very seriously. He said he was thankful for all those that showed up to support him in the primary race. “I thank God for that opportunity to serve,” Foster said. “It’s […]
New Crossville Disc Golf Course Honors Hinch Legacy
Crossville’s new nine-hole disc golf course at Roane State Community College honors the legacy of the Hinch family and their contributions to the community. Crossville/Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce CEO Ethan Hadley said the family helped fund the project. Hadley said the course now open after several years of planning and development. “Well, Rotary and […]
USDA Grants Boost Crossville Housing Self-Help Programs
The Crossville Housing Authority is utilizing federal grant funding to expand its USDA Self-Help Housing Loan Program to help low-income families in the Upper Cumberland achieve homeownership through sweat equity and repair assistance. Housing Counselor Victoria Ray said the grant funding supports the staff and equipment necessary to guide participants through the home repair process […]
Historic Grassy Cove Remains America’s Largest Sinkhole
Cumberland County’s Grassy Cove, the largest sinkhole in the United States, carries with it a tight farming community, and a rich storied history dating back to before the Civil War. County Historian Barbara Parsons said cove functions as a massive sinkhole that spans an area of roughly eight miles. Parsons said it is chock-full with […]
Cumberland County Girls Tennis Finding Growth In Challenge
Cumberland County Lady Jets tennis head coach David Walker said the team’s success this season cannot be measured by wins and losses alone. Instead, Walker said he emphasized growth, effort, and mindset as the true benchmarks for his team. “Our goal going into a match is for each individual to do the best that they […]
Cumberland Master Gardeners Host Flower/Garden Festival
The Cumberland County Master Gardeners will host the Flower Lawn and Garden Festival this weekend to celebrate the spring season and promote local horticulture. Margo Carroll serves as a lead organizer for the festival. Carroll said the organization operates as a volunteer group in partnership with the University of Tennessee extension offices to provide gardening […]
Duck Dynasty Star Willie Robertson Preaching In Crossville
Duck Dynasty star Willie Robertson will visit Crossville Sunday to lead a Bible study and preach at Linary Church of Christ. Linary Minister Mitchell Covington said he learned Robertson would be in the area for a local high school event. The invitation was facilitated through Robertson’s brother, Al Robertson, who has previously visited the congregation […]
