Crossville Budget Passed With No Property Tax Increase
The Crossville City Council passed a new fiscal year budget Thursday that maintains the current property tax rate while adjusting utility fees to cover the cost of service. Finance Director Nathan Clouse said the city will hold the property tax rate at 0.6059 for the upcoming 2026-2027 fiscal year. Clouse said the rate is effectively […]
Water Issues Resolved On Crossville’s Fire Station Two
Water leaks and infiltration issues appear to be resolved as progress continues on Crossville’s Fire Station Two facility. Crossville City Council received an update on the project Tuesday night. Upland Design Group Senior Project Manager Rodgers Spencer said contractors conducted an insulation moisture test on the walls and results were favorable. “If there are any issues […]
State Law May End Proposed Crossville Ambulance Referendum
Crossville may decide not to hold a citizen referendum to establish a city ambulance service. City Attorney Randall York said the city would need a private act from state legislators to hold a referendum because such a use does not meet the general criteria. Council Member Mark Fox said the City Council should be in […]
Crossville Not Interested In West Cumberland Merger
Crossville City Council said it is not interested in making an offer to merge the West Cumberland Utility District during Tuesday’s work session. West Cumberland approached the city last month. Crossville Finance Director Nathan Clouse said it would take over six months to get actual numbers to determine the impact of a merger. Crossville Mayor […]
West Cumberland Considering Crossville For Merger
Facing significant debt, West Cumberland Utility District is considering merging with several utility districts, including Crossville. Crossville City Council discussed whether or not they should make an offer for a merger. During the discussion, the council had mentioned that West Cumberland is fielding offers from BonDeCroft Utility District and the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority. Council […]
Some Council Members Said Now Is Time For Service
Crossville City Council members who voted for a new ambulance service said they believe now is the right time to start such a service. Council Member Mark Fox said an ambulance service is the only essential service the city currently does not provide. Fox said he believes the city needs its own service due to […]
Crossville Council Frustrated With Fire Station Two Progress
Some Crossville City Council frustrated after learning the Fire Station Two project running behind schedule. The contractor had asked for 41 weather days to extend the project completion date. Council Member Mark Fox said he does not agree with weather as a reason for the project being behind schedule. “I personally have driven by the […]
Crossville Reconsidering Ambulance Service, Vote Tuesday
The Crossville City Council will reconsider implementing an ambulance service after a discussion during Tuesday’s work session. A presentation to the council showed that implementing an ambulance service would take an estimated $3.72 million, but the service would bring in an estimated revenue of $2.2 million. The council said there are some grants and other […]
Main Street Paving, Sidewalk Completion In Sight For ’26
A section of Crossville’s downtown sidewalk project will need to be fixed because of poor drainage. Crossville City Council discussed the $160,000 item during its Tuesday work session. With the sidewalks nearing completion, downtown paving will be the next step. City Engineer Tim Begley said as far as he is aware, Main Street is on […]
