Winter Weather Advisory for Crossville through 3 AM Thursday Morning with 1 to 2 inches possible

 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM THURSDAY

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of one to two
  inches with isolated higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Upper Cumberland: Pickett-Putnam-Overton-Fentress-White-Cumberland-

Including the cities of Byrdstown, Cookeville, Livingston,
Jamestown, Allardt, Sparta, and Crossville
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Light showers are expected to begin this afternoon, eventually
transitioning into a wintry mix and snow thereafter. Accumulations
of 1-2 inches are anticipated with isolated higher amounts
possible.

Winter Weather Advisory Friday Night through Saturday Noon

 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH NOON SATURDAY.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of one to two
  inches with isolated higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Highland Rim and Cumberland Plateau Regions of
  Middle Tennessee.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Homestead Tower

Photo (C) Jim Young 2021

Rain showers will transition to snow showers late tonight into the

early morning hours tomorrow. Bridges and overpasses could become
slick late this evening as the transition occurs.

Snow showers possible after midnight with the Upper Cumberland
region seeing snowfall accumulations upwards of 1-2" with locally
higher amounts possible. Those west of the Upper Cumberland could see
a dusting up to an inch closer to the TN/KY border. Please exercise
caution while traveling on area roadways.

Crossville Plans Arbor Day Tree Giveaway and Seeks Input on Survey

Arbor Day 2021 is slated for Friday, March 5, 2021, with the annual tree giveaway at Centennial Park. As part of Crossville Tree Board’s ongoing efforts to serve and educate the community about the importance of and proper care for trees in this region, a special Arbor Day survey has been prepared. This is a community-wide survey and will help the Crossville Tree Board by identifying concerns and species that are most popular and successful in this area. 

Crossville Trees

(File photo by Jim Young)

 As a special incentive, Crossville Tree Board is teaming up with Payne Nursery to offer a $200 gift certificate. All those who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for the gift certificate. Completed surveys can be dropped off at the Arbor Day Tree Giveaway on March 5 or mailed to City of Crossville, ATTN Malena Fisher, 392 N. Main St. Crossville TN 38555. Or they can be emailed to malena.fisher@crossvilletn.gov. The deadline for all surveys to be returned is March 19, 2021, and a winner will be chosen on April 12. Details about species for this year’s Arbor Day giveaway, along with safety guidelines, will be published later. The survey can be found here: 2021 Arbor Day survey

Cumberland Co. Health Department Now Taking Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccinations

 Vaccine supplies are in extremely limited supply, and the demand for vaccines is great. We are pleased with the overwhelming interest Cumberland County residents are showing in receiving COVID-19 vaccinations, and we are working as quickly as possible to provide vaccines as we receive additional shipments.

 
Beginning today (Thursday January 7, 2021) you can contact the Cumberland County Health Department at (931) 484-6196 to schedule an appointment for a FIRST DOSE vaccination until the current supply is depleted.  
 
VACCINATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 
 
DO NOT ARRIVE MORE THAN 15 MINUTES EARLY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT. You will be turned away. 
 
Cumberland County is currently administering vaccines to individuals in groups 1a1, 1a2, and persons age 75 and older. Please see graphic below.

Winter Weather Advisory In Effect Thursday Night until Noon Friday

File photo by Jim Young

 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST ON FRIDAY

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches,
  with isolated locations up to 3 inches possible.

* WHERE...Elevations across Cumberland Plateau Region generally
  around one thousand feet or greater.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to noon CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.

Snowfall accumulations remain possible across Middle Tennessee
beginning later tonight and continuing into Friday morning.
West of the Cumberland Plateau could see a dusting up to 1/2 inch
with locations across the higher elevations of the Cumberland
Plateau possibly seeing upwards of 1 to 2 inches. Uncertainty
still remains, however should confidence increase in snowfall
amounts of 1 to 2 inches becoming more widespread on the
Cumberland Plateau

Light snow expected on the northern Cumberland Plateau for Christmas Eve.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR CUMBERLAND CO. 

FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST THURSDAY NIGHT.

* WHAT...Light snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of up
  to one inch.

* WHERE...Pickett, Putnam, Overton, Fentress and Cumberland
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to midnight CST Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on icy and slippery road conditions. These
  hazardous conditions could impact roads most of Thursday and
  Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 511.

Crossville Police Detective Jason Wilson Died Following Asthma Attack, Services Announced.

Crossville Police Department Press Release:  

The City of Crossville Police Department regretfully announces the passing of an honored member of our department.

On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, Det. Jason Wilson passed away from complications following an acute asthma attack. Det. Wilson was 40 years old and a 12-year member of the Crossville Police Department. A recent graduate of the TBI State Academy for investigators, Det. Wilson was also a member of the Crossville Police Department’s Honor Guard, an ASP Baton Instructor, a R.A.D. Instructor and a former Correctional Officer for the State of Tennessee. Det. Wilson leaves wife of 20 years, Leah and daughters Kiara, Ali and Kellie.

A Celebration of Life service for Detective Jason Wilson is scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at First Baptist Church, in Crossville, TN. Visitation will be held from 11am to 1pm, with the Memorial Service beginning at 1pm.

A memorial account has been established at First National Bank of Crossville, located at Main Street and Industrial Boulevard. Donations in lieu of flowers and monetary donations for the Wilson family will be accepted and very much appreciated.

Our hearts are saddened and our thoughts and prayers go out to the Wilson family in their time of loss and sorrow. Our agency is a family and we have lost a beloved brother, a devoted public servant and friend.

Jason, your watch has ended. You have served our city with distinction and honor. You will be forever missed. We love you.