Cumberland County Archives New Facility Opens Friday
The two-year renovation process complete at the Cumberland County Archives and Family Heritage Center with an official opening Friday. Assistant Archivist Lori Bowers said the water leaks, mold, and extensive damage to the old building made it difficult to protect the archived documents. Bowers said she hopes the new archive center lives up to the […]
Cumberland School Board Approves Farley’s Director Contract
The Cumberland County School Board approved a new contract for new Director of Schools Rebecca Farley Wednesday with the exception of an annual bonus. Board Member Scott VanWinkle expressed concern with the incentive bonus in Farley’s contract, which could be worth up to $5,000 on top of her $135,000 salary. VanWinkle said he wanted the […]
Crossville Club Building Community For Circus Performers
A new club in Cumberland County celebrates the artistic endeavors and the sense of community among those who love the circus. Founder Ché Rippinger said Crossville was a perfect place to start The Crossville Circus Club, since it is within a reasonable distance of Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. Rippinger said the club is a primarily […]
Cumberland Hospice House Auxiliary Releasing Butterflies
The Cumberland Hospice House Auxiliary will release 400 butterflies in a celebration of life ceremony Saturday. Auxiliary Co-Chair Sherry Koch said the program serves as a fundraiser for Hospice of Cumberland County and the six-bed residential facility Cumberland House. Koch said butterflies symbolize life, and releasing them is a special way to remember lost loved […]
Two Candidates Address Goals For Cumberland Schools
The Cumberland County School Board interviewed its two finalists for Director Of Schools Monday, in-house candidate Rebecca Farley and west Tennessee educator Randy Shannon. Shannon serves as the Career and Technical Education director in the Benton County School System. He has also served as a middle school assistant principal. Shannon said he wants students to […]
Playhouse Installing New Seats In Main, Black Box Showcases
The Cumberland County Playhouse will be a bit more comfortable in its 60th year with updated seating. CEO Bryce McDonald said seats in the main stage theater have seen new backs, springs, and cushioning, but the bases have been there since its opening in 1965. McDonald said the newer Black Box Theater, which opened in […]
Hadley: New Spec Building Could Help Crossville “Pop”
Construction will begin soon on a new spec building in Crossville’s Interchange Business Park. The construction bid awarded this week by Crossville City Council. Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce CEO Ethan Hadley said industrial space is scarce in Tennessee, and building a new spec building will give Crossville a leg up on attracting new industry. […]
Crossville Provides Scam Awareness Workshop For Residents
The Crossville-Cumberland County Crime Stoppers will host a town hall Thursday to promote scam awareness. Crimestoppers’ Donnie Moody said scammers trick people into giving out personal information or money, to be used for quick personal gain. Moody said scammers operate by creating a sense of urgency and fear. Moody said scams used to be originate […]
T-DOT Officials Update Major Road Projects Across UC
Local officials have some dates from T-DOT about major projects scheduled across the Upper Cumberland. T-DOT Region 2 Planner Kevin Lane gave members of the Center Hill Rural Planning Organization an update on T-DOT’s current ten-year plan. In Putnam County, Lane said T-DOT will begin a widening project for I-40 in 2031, with construction beginning […]
Traditional Summer Camps Across The UC Still Popular
Modern day kids and teenagers live in a world of screens and technology, but Upper Cumberland camp directors said old fashioned summer camps are still popular. Karen Hale is the Executive Director of Camp Nikawana, an all-girls summer camp in Cumberland County. Hale said Nikawana is still very traditional, but modern activities like a ropes […]
