Local resident Allen Sizemore addressed the Crossville City Council during their monthly work session on Tuesday, regarding Flock safety cameras. Sizemore raised concerns over security vulnerabilities and potential misuse. Sizemore highlighted cases where live feeds from Flock cameras were accessible online without log...

The Crossville City Council met for their August work session on Tuesday. Jeff Dyer, of the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority (CPWA), and Rick Bilbrey of Grandview Utility District voiced opposition to a recent 25% wholesale water rate increase. Dyer noted that while the city had discussed adjusting inside/outside re...

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development says the state saw a record $32.5 billion in direct visitor spending in 2025. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a cornerstone of Tennessee's tourism success as the most visited national park in the country. Tennessee welcomed 150 million visitors in 2025 who spen...

The Cumberland County Commission passed the 2026-2027 budget on Monday during a special called meeting, holding the property tax rate at just over $1.13 per $100 of assessed value. The budget includes a 2.5% pay raise for county employees and funding for a new patrol officer and a full-time Veterans Service Officer. Ho...