The biggest news story of 2018 according to readers of Jim Young Reporter was the shooting in September at the Cumberland County bus garage that took two lives.
Cumberland Co. Bus Garage Shooting
Three of the top stories read were related to the shooting including the identity of the victims and their possible relationship based on Facebook posts and the fact that the female victim had taken out orders for protection from her longtime husband who was accused of shooting the woman and a friend from North Carolina. The three stories had a combined readership of over 44,000.
The alleged shooter remains incarcerated and his case is working through the criminal justice system.
Minister's Tree House
The next most popular story from March 2018 was the announcement that the famous Crossville Tree House property was listed for sale after being closed in 2012. The tree house was a popular attraction built by local minister Horace Burgess and has been known as the Minister's Tree House and the World's Largest Tree House. State property records currently show the property is still listed as owned by Burgess.
The next most read story concerned the large turnover rate within the Crossville Police Department under the leadership of David Beaty. Beaty had taken early retirement as chief, then after some 2 years was rehired in the position.
David Beaty
At the time of the story published in July 2018, Beaty was under employment probation according to city manager Greg Wood over the 30 percent turnover rate in the department. At the time, Beaty was also seeking the office of Fentress Co. sheriff as well.
Following the probationary period, Beaty was dismissed by city manager Wood.
The sixth most read story of 2018 again involved the police department and the dismissal of K9 officer Bart Riden whose police dog has been killed on duty in August of 2017.
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Additional top stories include the city council's discussion of a proposed retail development
and the death of a Pleasant Hill resident and attorney whose body was found outside her home.
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