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 acc...

Rock Island State Park partnering with multiple agencies to host swiftwater rescue training sessions to prepare emergency responders for dangerous water conditions. Park Manager Jake Viamonte said the park manages the Caney Fork River Gorge, an area where the confluence of three rivers creates turbulent water condition...

Crossville officials proposing a $2 million investment to install sports turf at the Centennial Park complex as part of a strategic push to boost local tourism and remain competitive with neighboring cities. Crossville Leisure Services Director Ethan Medley said the project would focus on turfing the infields of the ba...

The Upper Cumberland prepared to join the nationwide movement Thursday for the National Day of Prayer. Middle Tennessee Coordinator Marcia Mullins said the regional observances vary by county and utilize a wide range of different venues to host the prayer gatherings. "It is wonderful because it encompasses all gen...

Sparta's Mayberry Street Sewer Lift Station set to install a new sewer grinder system to collect debris, rags and flushable wipes Superintendent of Sewer Michael Davis said the project aims to keep trash out of the treatment process to improve the environment. Davis said the system will specifically target items, like ...