Cookeville Man Arrested After Waffle House Shooting
A Cookeville man arrested following a shooting at the South Willow Avenue Waffle House Tuesday morning. 40-year-old Derrick J. Brown allegedly shot a 21-year-old male in the abdomen after a verbal altercation in the parking lot just after midnight. Investigators say that after shooting the victim, Brown fled on foot. The victim was transported to […]
Sparta Is Getting A Waffle House, Adding New Option
Waffle House has chosen Sparta for a new Tennessee location. Mayor Jerry Lowery says the Georgia-based chain contacted the city after finding property that interested them. “We don’t know exactly where we are in line, to when they will start the process, but it’s a definite yes they are coming to Sparta and we’re excited […]
Crossville Considering Bus Stop, Schedule Ordinance
Crossville Police Chief Jessie Brooks said he wants stricter regulations for bus companies operating within the city. Brooks told Council Members during a work session Tuesday multiple county prisons drop their newly-released prisoners off at an abandoned gas station next to the Waffle House off I-40. Brooks said the prisoners are released there so they […]
Harriman Man Arrested After Crossville Knifepoint Robbery
A Harriman man has been arrested after a robbery at knifepoint Tuesday morning at the Crossville Waffle House. Crossville Police received a call for a robbery in progress at 12:55am. The man ran from the scene with some $390 in cash after assaulting two employees by striking them. The suspect was identified as 31-year-old Jonathan […]
Sinkhole Pushes Algood Big Mac Drive Project Over Budget
The discovery of a sinkhole pushed the price of Algood’s Big Mac Drive extension project some $140,000 higher than expected. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison told City Council members Tuesday night the sinkhole had to be dug out and stabilized before the project could be completed. Morrison said the price increase would force city council […]
