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Crossville City Council Considers Merger with Cumberland Plateau Water Authority
During its June 2, 2026 work session, the Crossville City Council heard a pitch for merging the city's water and sewer utility with the Cumberland Plateau Water Authority (CPWA). CPWA officials highlighted major advantages including spreading costs across a much larger base than the city's current 14,400 water and 5,50...
3h ago
TVA Warns of Severe to Extreme Drought Conditions And Low Lake Levels
TVA is warning about low lake levels as much of the Tennessee Valley remains in severe or extreme drought. The Authority says runoff across the eastern Tennessee Valley is currently the fourth lowest in 152 years of recorded history. Lake levels may fall even lower this summer. Boaters and anglers are reminded to be ex...
11h ago
Crossville Fire & Rescue Installs 300 Smoke Alarms and 60 Carbon Monoxide Detectors During "Get Alarmed, Tennessee!" Smoke Alarm Canvass
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance is commending the hard work of Crossville Fire & Rescue during the recent "Get Alarmed, Tennessee!" smoke alarm canvass. Volunteers checked 200 alarms to make sure they were in good working order, installed 300 smoke alarms, and 60 carbon monoxide detec...
14h ago
Proof of Citizenship or Lawful Presence Required for Motor Vehicle Registration
Effective January 1, 2027 in Tennessee, those applying for the initial registration of a motor vehicle that requires a license plate must provide proof of citizenship or lawful presence in the United States. The following license types are deemed satisfactory proof for purposes of initial registration: REAL ID-complian...
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