Cumberland United Fund Searches For New Executive Director
The Cumberland County United Fund has begun the process of searching for a new executive director. Longtime director Holly Neal will retire after 25 years with the organization. The nonprofit, which is marking its 60th year of service, raises funds locally to support other nonprofit organizations serving Cumberland County. President Allison Brendel said the organization […]
Cumberland County Woman Found Dead In Home
A 76-year old Cumberland County woman found dead in her home in what appears to be a killing. Linda Spivey found inside her Big Horn Drive home after Cumberland County 911 received a request for a welfare check Monday night. Investigators charged 59-year-old Kenneth Spivey with First Degree Murder. Kenneth Spivey jailed on $1 million […]
Local EMAs Hosting Tune It Tuesday For Weather Radios
Local Emergency Management Agencies using the new Tune it Tuesday initiative to teach people about NOAA emergency weather radios. Cumberland County EMA Director Travis Cole said the initiative helps people tune their radios correctly. Cole said weather radios are the most fail safe option for emergency updates and situations because the signal comes from an […]
Cumberland FFA Student Attended Prestigious Conference
Cumberland County High School’s Brylyn Bruce was one of 30 Tennessee FFA students to attend the prestigious Future Farmers Conference at Camp Clements. Bruce said his selection was a big deal for him and the school’s FFA chapter. Bruce said he was able to meet with farm bureau agents about agriculture programs. Bruce said he […]
Crossville Police HVAC Unit Replacement Out For Bid
The City of Crossville accepting bids for a complete replacement of the HVAC system at the Crossville Police Department. Crossville Police Chief Jessie Brooks said the old system was installed in the mid 1990’s, and it is now dated. Brooks said the unit is completely offline. Brooks said the department could spend some $12,000 to […]
Cumberland Deputies Get Emergency Medical Training
A new program inside the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office training deputies in advanced emergency medical response. County Sheriff Casey Cox said 13 deputies are now EMR certified, meaning they are able to provide life-saving aid before EMS arrives on scene. Cox said deputies out patrolling may be able to respond to crisis faster than EMS, […]
Second Harvest Trying To Answer Food Distribution Questions
Second Harvest of East Tennessee trying to work through a few issues as it prepares to take over the food commodity program in Cumberland and Fentress County. Executive Director and CEO Elaine Streno said the last few months have consisted of working with the local human resources agencies to learn about each county. Streno said […]
Miss America Has Ties To Cumberland County Playhouse
Newly-crowned Miss America Cassie Donegan is a New York native, but she has ties to the Cumberland County Playhouse from her college days. Playhouse Producing Director and CEO Bryce McDonald said Donegan was the narrator for the company’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 2019. McDonald said her voice and talent are […]
Ms. Senior Cumberland County Holding Veteran Fundraiser
The Ms. Senior Cumberland County organization raising money for homeless and needy veterans. Ms. Senior Cumberland County Representative Connie Clapper said veteran homelessness is a growing need in Cumberland County. Clapper said the money raised will go toward meal boxes that will be distributed to the veterans. Clapper said the fundraiser is a way to […]
Cumberland School Board Reviews Master Plan At Retreat
The Cumberland County School Board took a half-day retreat this week to review and discuss key items in the five year strategic plan. School Board Chair Chris King said the strategic plan is due for review, renewal, and updates every couple of years. King said things like academics, athletics, activities, and the budget were discussed […]
