Crossville Local News

Weekend Community Events

• Heritage Festival: The Heritage Festival runs Saturday June 13 from 10am to 4pm at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds...

Cumberland County officials are criticizing ICE after the Tuesday detention of sheriff's office employee Billy Bassikissa Bounguiena. Neighbors reported he was taken from his home.

• Saturday's Heritage Festival runs 10am-4pm at Cumberland County Fairgrounds with music, car show, wagon rides and vendors.
• Entry is just $5 per...

TWRA reports more black bear sightings across Middle Tennessee counties this summer as young bears leave their mothers to roam for food and territory....

Council Action on Merger Referendum

• 🔥 November Referendum Approved: Crossville City Council took action at its June 9, 2026 meeting on a...

Tennessee's heat wave peaks today with lows in the 90s feeling like mid-90s amid high humidity and minimal rain risk.

Friday brings the main concern:...

Crossville City Council took key action June 9 on a potential merger or asset transfer with Cumberland County, advancing the proposal toward a November vote.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland County has released its 2026 impact video on YouTube.

Weather Alerts

• 🔥 Excessive Heat Warnings: First Alert Weather Days are in effect Wednesday and Thursday with heat indices reaching 95-100...

Both the Cumberland County Board and Crossville City Council held sessions on June 9, 2026.

• County board meeting: 33-minute video recording with 22...

A proposed bill would require full-time licensed counselors in all Tennessee schools with 600+ students, bringing mental health support directly to...

The 4-H Fair begins June 27, serving as a key community event for families and youth in Cumberland County.

Middle Tennessee faces dangerous heat and humidity Wednesday and Thursday with heat index values nearing 100.

• First Alert Weather Days issued for...

Weather Disruptions

• 🔥 First Alert Weather Day: A First Alert Weather Day is in effect through this afternoon with hit-and-miss thunderstorms...

A First Alert Weather Day is active through this afternoon for parts of Middle Tennessee.

• Localized flooding possible in poor drainage areas from...

Three young cats from Wild About Cats of Cumberland County are seeking forever homes in Crossville.

• Boss Baby: Gentle gray girl who warms up with...

Black bears are common on the Cumberland Plateau, with recent Middle Tennessee sightings in several counties.

Key tips from wildlife officials:
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Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, and Sen. Marsha Blackburn are criticizing Nashville's proposed $735,000 allocation to the...

Weather Alerts

• ⚡ Flood Watch Issued: NWS flood watch in effect for Cumberland County from 6AM Monday through Monday evening with 1-3 inches of...

Bring the family to Cumberland Mountain State Park on June 7 for a round of traditional ringer marbles with SIR Kaelin, exploring Depression-era...