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.

Council Work Session topics include Downtown Parking Improvements, Martin Elementary Crosswalk and City Judge Appointment

 Crossville City Council will discuss proposals on their Tuesday December 1, 2020 work session agenda for increasing parking in the downtown area after receiving a report from the city's engineering department.  

The Council's work session is set for Tuesday December 1 at 5 PM in the 4th floor conference room 424.  New members of the council elected last month will be sworn in at noon on Monday December 7, 2020 at City Hall. 

Crossville City Hall (file photo by Jim Young)

The parking report looked at a number of possible locations with short walking distance to popular downtown destinations and how much it might cost to improve the areas for public parking.  The cost estimates did not include the cost of property purchase or leases.  The matter was disucssed at last months city council retreat. 

Council will discuss the matter after having time to review the report and could take action at the December council meeting or put any decisions off until next year. 

Council will also take up a possible crosswalk from Martin Elementary School across the Miller Avenue Bypass to the baseball field there.  The crosswalk would include flashing stoplights when a person wants to cross. 

As a new council will be sworn in and seated for the December Council meeting, the election of City Judge and Mayor Pro-Tem will also be discussed at the work session. 

National Weather Services Issues WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Plateau and surrounding areas

 Snowfall Accumulation Expected on the Cumberland Plateau

Tomorrow Night...

Middle Tennessee`s first opportunity for winter weather will
begin late tomorrow afternoon and last into tomorrow night. A mix
of snow and rain will transition to all snow at the beginning of
this advisory as cold air invades the mid-state. Look for the
Cumberland Plateau to receive 1 to 2 with spots of up to 3 inches.
Those between the Plateau and I-65 can expect a dusting to one
half inch.

Possible Areas to be Affected: Pickett-Putnam-Overton-Fentress-White-Cumberland-Van Buren-
Including the cities of Byrdstown, Cookeville, Livingston,
Jamestown, Allardt, Sparta, Crossville, and Spencer

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Cumberland Plateau.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday.

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

One Charged in Friday Shooting Incident

Cumberland Co. Sheriff Dept press release.

On November 20, 2020, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to

a call involving a shooting off Butternut Ridge Road in the Rinnie

Community. 

Two white males were driven from the scene after the shooting. One was taken to the Circle K Market and the other was a

passenger in a car that crashed on 127 North.

The incident stemmed from an altercation that occurred in the driveway at a

residence on Butternut Ridge Rd. During the altercation, Kyle D. Nelson, (35)

obtained a handgun and then shot the victim, Homer Dewayne Smith, (29) in

the abdomen while Smith was sitting in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. Carl

Smith, (69) was sitting in the backseat of the vehicle where he pulled his

weapon and shot Kyle D. Nelson in self-defense.

The Smith vehicle then left Butternut Ridge Rd. and crashed on Hwy 127N

into a tree. The victim Homer Smith was transported to UT Medical Center by

life flight. Kyle Nelson was transported by family to the Circle K Market

where they met law enforcement and medical personnel and was

transported to UT Medical Center by life flight.

Smith underwent surgery for his injury and is listed in stable condition.

Nelson was treated and released. He was transported back to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office for questioning. Kyle D. Nelson has been charged with Aggravated Assault and remains in the Cumberland County Jail under a $10,000 bond awaiting a December 7, 2020 court date. .

Crossville Police Detective Jason Wilson Graduates from TBI Academy

On Friday 10/23/2020, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation held a graduation ceremony at the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy, located in Bell Buckle, TN, where a Crossville Police Detective was presented with a certificate of graduation.

L-R: Det. Jason Wilson, Dep. Chief Chris Kendrick

(Photo courtesy CPD)

Crossville Police Detective Jason Wilson has attended the TBI State Academy along with 17 other criminal investigators from multiple local agencies across the state. This session of the TBI State Academy began on September 28th. Due to the challenges faced with COVID-19, this session required students to attend in-person classes three days per week, which were accompanied by two days of virtual training weekly.

The graduates received training in a number of disciplines including; Crime Scene Management, Photography, and Supervisory Skills. The TBI offers the State Academy to a select group of investigators annually, who must be recommended by their respective Chief or Sheriff for consideration.

The Crossville Police Department is proud that Detective Jason Wilson was chosen to participate in this year’s training and that he represented the City of Crossville and our community. His dedication is a shining example of what it means to be a professional law enforcement officer.

November 3rd Election Sample Ballot for Cumberland County Voters Including Crossville, Crab Orchard and Pleasant Hill

OFFICIAL BALLOT

STATE AND FEDERAL GENERAL ELECTION

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, TENNESSEE

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

 PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

Vote For One (1)

Electors For DONALD J. TRUMP For President and MICHAEL R. PENCE For Vice President

Republican Party Nominee

Electors For JOSEPH R. BIDEN For President and KAMALA D. HARRIS For Vice President

Democratic Party Nominee

Electors For DON BLANKENSHIP For President and WILLIAM MOHR For Vice President

Independent Candidate

Electors For ROQUE "ROCKY" DE LA FUENTE For President and DARCY G. RICHARDSON For Vice President

Independent Candidate

Electors For HOWIE HAWKINS For President and ANGELA WALKER For Vice President

Independent Candidate

Electors For JO JORGENSEN For President and JEREMY "SPIKE" COHEN For Vice President

Independent Candidate

Electors For ALYSON KENNEDY For President and MALCOLM JARRETT For Vice President

Independent Candidate

Electors For GLORIA LA RIVA For President and SUNIL FREEMAN For Vice President

Independent Candidate

Electors For KANYE WEST For President and MICHELLE TIDBALL For Vice President

Independent Candidate

WRITE-IN (FOR PRESIDENT) 

UNITED STATES SENATE

 Vote For One (1)

BILL HAGERTY Republican Party Nominee

MARQUITA BRADSHAW Democratic Party Nominee

YOMI "FAPAS" FAPARUSI SR. Independent Candidate

JEFFREY ALAN GRUNAU Independent Candidate

RONNIE HENLEY Independent Candidate

G. DEAN HILL Independent Candidate

STEVEN J. HOOPER Independent Candidate

AARON JAMES Independent Candidate

ELIZABETH McLEOD Independent Candidate

KACEY MORGAN Independent Candidate

ERIC WILLIAM STANSBERRY Independent Candidate

WRITE-IN

 UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 6

 Vote For One (1)

JOHN ROSE Republican Party Nominee

CHRISTOPHER MARTIN FINLEY Democratic Party Nominee

CHRISTOPHER B. MONDAY Independent Candidate

WRITE-IN

 TENNESSEE HOUSE OF  REPRESENTATIVES  DISTRICT 25

 CAMERON SEXTON Republican Party Nominee

ROBYN DECK Democratic Party Nominee

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MUNICIPAL ELECTION CITY OF CRAB ORCHARD

 MAYOR  CITY OF CRAB ORCHARD

 Vote For One (1)

EMMETT H SHERRILL Independent Candidate

JEFF SHERRILL Independent Candidate

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MUNICIPAL ELECTION CITY OF CROSSVILLE

 COUNCILMEMBER  CITY OF CROSSVILLE

 Vote For Two (2)

R J CRAWFORD

J.H. GRAHAM III

RALPH RANDALL REAGAN

SCOT SHANKS

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MUNICIPAL ELECTION TOWN OF PLEASANT HILL

 COUNCILMAN TOWN OF PLEASANT HILL

 Vote For Two (2)

NO CANDIDATE QUALIFIED

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