Strong Early Voting Bolsters Upper Cumberland Election
High turnout being reported in Putnam and Cumberland counties Thursday as the Upper Cumberland votes in numerous local races. Cumberland County Election Administrator Jill Davis said the county recorded approximately 6,500 early votes this year compared to 4,773 during the August 2022 election. Davis said the county is on pace to surpass its total turnout […]
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 […]
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 Elections Recovering After Fire, Voting Locale Set
Cumberland County Officials are working to recover after a fire last week caused significant damage to the Cumberland County Election Commission office. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said the election commission is currently setting up a temporary office located at the former Lansford Kawasaki building […]
Low Voter Turnout Across The Upper Cumberland Tuesday
Election officials across the Upper Cumberland reported low voter turnout Tuesday, most attributed the limited turnout to rain and typical lack of interest in primary elections. Cumberland County led the way with some 11,500 votes cast in Tuesday’s election, a 24 percent turnout. Election Commissioner Jill Davis said that number is still lower than normal. […]
Cumberland County Election Office Moving To Larger Location
The Cumberland County Election Office’s move to a new location began Friday. Election Administrator Jill Davis said the need has been there for years, dating back to prior administrators. Davis said the new location gives them more room to operate. “Just the space, we went from three locations to one,” Davis said. “Just combining everything […]
