Crossville Council Approves New Data Center Moratorium
Crossville City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday to establish a two-year moratorium on data centers within the city limits. Mayor RJ Crawford said the moratorium provides time for officials to establish proper guidelines and ensure that these facilities do not over-extend the city. Cumberland County has passed a similar ruling. “I […]
Crossville Proposes Budget With No Property Tax Increase
Crossville officials proposing a new budget for the upcoming fiscal year that maintains the current property tax rate while funding several major infrastructure and community projects. City Manager Valerie Hale said the proposed budget includes a two percent cost-of-living adjustment for all city employees. It also accounts for a projected ten percent increase in health […]
Crossville Weighs Installment Of First St Turning Lane
The Crossville City Council weighed a decision Tuesday night during a work session to install an additional turning lane on East First Street. The turning lane would be installed at the Chestnut Hill Road intersection across from a planned Weigel’s convenience store development. Mayor RJ Crawford said the city would be responsible for a portion […]
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 […]
Better Cooperation Needed, Crossville & County Ambulance
A regional EMS consultant said that Crossville and Cumberland County will need to cooperate for a city-based ambulance service to work. Upper Cumberland Regional EMS Consultant Brian Thompkins met with the Crossville City Council during a work session on Tuesday. Thompkins said if the city were to sign an agreement with the county’s EMS service […]
Crossville Sending Ambulance Service To Referendum
Crossville City Council will send a proposed city ambulance service to referendum after voting to rescind its earlier approval during a special-called meeting Tuesday. Crossville Finance Director Nathan Clouse said the city would have to raise property taxes by at least 97 percent in order to fund the ambulance service. Council Member Art Gernt said […]
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 […]
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 Council To Talk With Hale About Manager Role
Crossville City Council may have found its next city manager. “And that’s Ms. Valerie Hale,” Crossville Mayor RJ Crawford during a Tuesday night work session. “So next steps is we got to figure out how we want to do this. My thought process is we’ve got pretty evident case here to support that. We know […]
