Crossville Council Votes To Leave Mayberry Seat Vacant
The Crossville City Council will leave the seat of the late Council Member James Mayberry vacant for the remainder of his term. Mayor R.J. Crawford said the council had the option to appoint a replacement for the final four months of the term. Crawford said the decision followed a review of the city charter and […]
Foster Remembers Mentorship, Tenacity, Legacy Of Mayberry
Former City of Crossville Mayor James Mayberry being remembered as a mentor who was instrumental in foundational work on major economic developments. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said Mayberry served as a vital guide to him during his first term in office after the two established a partnership based on mutual respect between the city […]
Crossville Businessman And Civic Leader Mayberry Dies
Crossville City Council Member James Mayberry passed away Monday morning. Mayberry previously served as Mayor Of Crossville from 2014-2022. He is also the owner of Mayberry Complete Home Furnishings in Cookeville and Crossville. Crossville City Manager Valerie Hale said in a statement Mayberry truly loved the city. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Crossville Council Praise City Manager In Annual Review
The Crossville City Council giving high marks to City Manager Valerie Hale following her latest annual performance review. Council Member James Mayberry said the evaluation focused on several key areas, including how the city manager interacts with employees, communicates with residents, and carries out the priorities of the mayor and council. Hale received an average […]
Mayberry: Funding Answers Lacking On Ambulance Addition
Crossville City Council Member James Mayberry said funding concerns were the reason he wanted to send the proposal for a city-based ambulance service to a referendum. Mayberry said the council has been talking about an ambulance service for about a year now, but had underestimated what the actual cost would be to start an ambulance […]
Crossville Council Split On Outside City Sewer Decision
The Crossville City Council shared split opinions during a Tuesday work session concerning a sewer request along Fire Fox Road. Property Owner Janelle Hernandez requested access to the existing sewer line that runs through her property. That home, however, is not within the city limits. City ordinance states annexation would be required. Council Member James […]
Crossville City Manager Performance Evaluation Completed By Council, Mayor
Crossville City Manager Greg Wood received a 4.45 out of 5 on his performance evaluation by the city council. Wood received his highest score in fiscal management. Receiving the highest scores for preparing a balanced budget at a level directed by the council and making the best possible use of available funds. Wood received his […]
Crossville Will Restart Public Works Director Process
The Crossville City Council authorized the city manager to restart the process to find a Public Works Director Tuesday night. The council authorized the city’s first public works director earlier this year. But City Manager Greg Wood stopped the process over fears of COVID-19 and its impact on hiring. There was also a plan being […]
127 Yard Sale Running Through Crossville
The Highway 127 Yard Sale is going through the City of Crossville Thursday and will wind through Cumberland and Fentress Counties. Can social distancing be achieved between out of town visitors and locals? Mayor James Mayberry said he believes it can. “I think that there’s been enough publicity that people have been bombarded with that […]
Cumberland Officials Looking to Grow The Plateau
A new community marketing initiative in Cumberland County is looking to bring awareness to all the community has to offer. Grow the Plateau is an effort to bring together community leaders together with the general public to generate ideas on how to market the county. Amy Garvin is the Marketing Director for Good Folks Marketing […]
