Crossville Social Media Impressions Reach Tens Of Millions
The Crossville-Cumberland Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a significant surge in tourism engagement as social media impressions for the area have reached tens of millions over the past year. Chamber President Ethan Hadley said the city’s digital presence has grown from thousands of followers to tens of thousands across various social media channels. “We have […]
Crossville Voters To Decide Water Asset Transfer In November
Crossville voters will decide the future of the city’s water and sewer assets following a city council vote Tuesday to place a referendum on the November 3 ballot. Mayor RJ Crawford said the referendum is a required step under the city charter before any transfer of utility system property can occur. Crawford said the measure […]
Crossville Council Considers Regional Water Referendum
The Crossville City Council moving toward a November referendum to let voters decide whether to transfer key water infrastructure assets to the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority. The decision would effectively clear the path for a regional water merger. City Attorney Randy York said the referendum would specifically ask voters to authorize the conveyance of approximately […]
Crossville Considers Rate Increase At Meadow Park Campgrounds
Campers visiting Meadow Park Lake in Crossville could soon see slightly higher rates, as city leaders consider an increase. Crossville City Council discussed raising camping rates by $10 across the board. City Manager Valerie Hale said the increase comes after the city has recently made improvements in the area. “Because of the recent improvements out […]
Raising Meadow Park Lake Dam Deemed Unsafe
Crossville’s plan to raise the dam at Meadow Park Lake to increase the city’s water supply has been deemed unsafe, according to a new report. Instead, the city would need to build a new dam, according to the J.R. Wauford & Company Director of Engineering Kevin Young. He reported to City Council during a Tuesday […]
Crossville’s Meadow Park Considering New Fish Addition
Crossville’s Meadow Park Lake is considering adding walleye as a new target species for anglers. Through a partnership with TWRA, the lake is currently fielding local guest opinions as to whether the addition would be welcomed. Meadow Park Lake Manager Kyle Presson said the recreational fisherman on the lake he has talked to showed some […]
Preliminary General Estimates For Meadow Park Lake Dam Project Up To $100M
Preliminary estimates to raise the dam at Crossville’s Meadow Park Lake some 18 feet could be in the neighborhood of $50 million to $100 million. Consultant Kevin Young said Tuesday night at a City Council work session that is based on wetland and stream mitigation requirements both at the state and federal levels. Young said […]
Crossville Council Hears Update On Meadow Park Lake Project
A project that would create a long-term solution for potable water in Cumberland County is entering its second phase. The Crossville City Council received a progress report from the consulting firm leading the work Tuesday night. The project would raise the Meadow Creek Park Dam in Crossville by 20 feet. Consultant Kevin Young said 360 […]
Crossville Raising Property Tax Rate For Budgeted Infrastructure, Recreation
Crossville will raise its property tax rate to assist the city in completing capital projects in the upcoming fiscal year. City Manager Greg Wood said the general fund budget is currently $19.6 million with projected revenues of $20.1 million. Wood said the property tax rate will go up 15 cents. “We were looking at a […]
