| Date | Time | Location | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/31 | 11-1 | Crossville Wholesale Carpet | TBD |
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Work will continue today, weather permitting for repairs on Deep Draw Road. The road was damaged by heavy flooding over the weekend. Heavy rains Tuesday afternoon once again hampered efforts by road crews to work on the roadway. Drivers are asked to take an alternate route as it is closed at this time
The Cumberland County Veterans Council will sponsor a Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 27, at the Cumberland County Memorial Veterans Park across the street from the Cumberland County Courthouse. The Ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. The downtown area of Crossville, including Main Street blocked off for the ceremony. You are urged to bring lawn chairs as limited seating is available.
The U.S. House has passed legislation that would put a two-year moratorium on an Army Corps of Engineers plan to erect barriers to prevent people from fishing below dams on the Cumberland River and its tributaries, including Center Hill Dam. The bill was introduced by Sen. Lamar Alexander. Officials say passage of the bill allows time to work out a permanent solution. The Corps of Engineers said it was implementing the restrictions in the interest of safety, but fishermen have been vocal in their opposition to the restrictions. The measure now goes to President Obama for consideration
The section of Deep Draw Rd. that is closed off will continue to be closed off today (Tuesday) Work will be done tomorrow if weather permits in order to get this section re-opened. This is one of three roads which have been closed off due to heavy damage from Sundays rainfall
Governor Bill Haslam has signed a bill reducing the statewide grocery tax into law. The sales tax on groceries will be 5 percent; down from 5.25 percent, when the legislation goes into effect on July 1st. $23 million was added to the 2013-14 budget to fund the reduction. The new sales tax does not apply to restaurant meals, candy, alcohol or tobacco.
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