Author Archives: Ronni Chase
Flash Flooding Strands 56 People at Pocket Wilderness Hiking Area Sunday
At least 56 people and two dogs were stranded by flash flooding Sunday evening at Pocket Wilderness in Soddy-Daisy. The Mowbray Volunteer Fire Department was called to the hiking area around 6pm and w...
Ronni Chase Jun 30, 2025
Crash Shuts Down I-40 East Near I-75 Split Monday, at Least Two Dead
At least two people were killed Monday morning in what the Loudon County Sheriff's Office said was a multi-vehicle crash that closed both sides of I-40 near the I-75 split in Loudon County. The accide...
Ronni Chase Jun 30, 2025
Paving Begins on Northside Drive in Crossville
The City of Crossville saya paving has begunon Northside Drive, and will last until approximately Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Please use extreme caution when traveling in this area or seek an alternate r...
Ronni Chase Jun 30, 2025
2025 Operation Dry Water Set for July 4th Holiday Period
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again participating in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign, that takes place July 4-6. Boater...
Ronni Chase Jun 30, 2025
Man Arrested After Forklift Rampage
Crossville police arrested a man after he allegedly caused extensive damage at the Marine and RV dealership in the former location of Vanity Fair. Brent Lee Hodge, age 34, faces vandalism and aggravat...
Ronni Chase Jun 30, 2025
Fentress County Deputy Gary Beaty Receives Officer of the Year Award
Deputy Gary Beaty has received the Officer of the Year Award, presented by 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler and the Fentress County Republican Party. The Sheriff's Office said, "Deputy Beaty...
Ronni Chase Jun 29, 2025
Heavy Rain Floods 127 N from Interstate to Tabor Loop in Crossville/Cumberland County
UPDATE: 6/29/2025 at 7:25pm - The water has receded in this area. TDOT Smartway still showing that caution should be used just past Lawson Road in the area of AutoCraft Body shop to almost Tabor Loop....
Ronni Chase Jun 29, 2025
Crane Truck Overturns on I-40 Saturday Afternoon
Westbound traffic on Interstate 40 in Cumberland County came to a standstill Saturday afternoon when a crane truck overturned near the 334 mile marker. The truck was rounding a curve around 2:30pm whe...
Ronni Chase Jun 29, 2025
I-40 Near TN/NC Border Opens a Week Earlier Than Expected
I-40 near the Tennessee/North Carolina border has reopened a week earlier than expected after floods and rockslides stranded motorists and washed out a section of interstate. TDOT originally planned t...
Ronni Chase Jun 27, 2025
Crimestoppers Seeks Information on Holiday Lake Bridge Graffiti
Crossville-Cumberland County Crimestoppers is seeking information on the person or persons who painted graffiti under the Holiday Lake bridge. Please call Crossville-Cumberland County Crimestoppers at...
Ronni Chase Jun 27, 2025