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Fall Creek Falls State Park Remains Closed, Those with Reservations Through August 10th Will Be Contacted Via Email
(Submitted by Justin Reed) Fall Creek Falls State Park remains closed. There is no entry to the park by vehicle or on foot. All utilities remain out of service. All individuals with reservations throu...
Aug 09, 2023
City of Crossville moves forward with land purchase for Fire Station 2
Plans to relocate Crossville Fire Station 2, presently located on Industrial Boulevard, to an area off Interstate Drive are gaining momentum. The Crossville City Council in regular session on Tuesday ...
Aug 09, 2023
Gov. Lee Presents Priorities For August 21 Special Session
On Tuesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued the special session proclamation and presented the administration's legislative and budget priorities that will go before the Tennessee General Assembly ...
Aug 08, 2023
Old Bledsoe County Jail For Sale, Sealed Bids Due At Mayor's Office By August 21, 2023
The old Bledsoe County Jail in Pikeville, Tennessee is up for sale. The jail was built in 1851 and was still housing inmates in 2007 when it was shut down after a state fire marshall inspection. At th...
Aug 08, 2023
Crossville Fire and Rescue in the top five of departments statewide
The Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office has begun announcing the top 5 fire departments in the state, according to data from 2022. The office will be doing a count up to number one with a new depart...
Aug 08, 2023
Crossville Police Department Increases Impaired-Driving Enforcement
(Submitted: Cpt. Brian Eckelson - Administrative Captain/Public Information Officer, Crossville Police Department) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 8, 2023 Crossville, TN - The Crossville Police ...
Aug 08, 2023
Record High Winds Recorded Monday At Crossville Memorial Airport
Monday's storms toppled trees and power lines across Middle and East Tennessee and produced record high winds. According to the National Weather Service, Monday's peak wind gust of 64 mph recorded aro...
Aug 08, 2023
New Law Requires TN Coaches To Have Specialized Emergency Medical Training, Background Checks
A new law in Tennessee requires coaches to get medical training so they are prepared if their athletes experience an emergency situation. Tennessee coaches must now have specialized training in sudden...
Ronni Chase Aug 08, 2023
VEC Electric Grid Significantly Damaged In Monday's Storms
VEC says Monday's powerful storms caused significant damaged to its Electric Grid. The Cooperative requested mutual aid to speed the repair work. At the peak of the storm Monday, VEC had more than 20,...
Aug 08, 2023
Monday's Storms Leave Thousands Without Power, VEC Reports Widespread Damage
Thousands were left without power for several hours in Middle and East Tennessee Monday after strong storms moved through the area. The lights went out in Cumberland County around lunchtime. Emergency...
Aug 07, 2023