Crossville Chronicle, Crossville, TN

PHOTO GALLERY: 212 kids haul in 342 pounds of fish
Two hundred twelve children participated in this year's ninth annual Kid's Fishing Derby. The overall total catch weighed in at 342.98 pounds of catfish, which is over one-third of the 1,000 pounds of catfish stocked by TWRA at Meadow Park Lake prior to Saturday's event
PHOTO GALLERY: Community says goodbye to John Dishman
Members of the John Dishman family watch the flight of a dove released at the end of graveside services for the deputy who died suddenly last week following a medical episode. From the left are Garry Hood, funeral director, John’s son and daughter Eric and Allison and John’s wife, Molly. Dishman served Cumberland County as a law enforcement officer for three decades and was involved in a host of community activities including youth athletics.
PHOTO GALLERY: 2009 Stone Memorial High School pageants
The winners of the Stone Memorial High School pageants sponsored by the class of 2011 were recently announced. In the Miss Tiny Tot division, Gracie Custhaw of Homestead Elementary was crowned the overall winner. Runners-up, from first to fourth, were Zaidea Bohannon, Homestead Elementary; Ashlyn Sherrill, North Cumberland Elementary; Caytie Thomas, Homestead Elementary; and Whitney Profitt, Homestead Elementary.
PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day 2009
Various military organizations were on hand for the Memorial Day event, including members of the Cumberland County High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, who posted the colors. Some of the cadets are pictured in front of the Cumberland County War Memorial.
LOCAL VIDEO: Four-legged friends strut their stuff downtown
Area residents and their four-legged friends were invited out to the Cumberland County Courthouse lawn Saturday, May 16, to enjoy a little fun and fellowship.
PHOTO GALLERY: 2009 Relay For Life
Here are some snapshots from the 2009 Relay For Life fundraiser.
PHOTO GALLERY: Fifth-graders learn about green technologies
The City of Crossville Sustainability Fair was held Friday at Martin Elementary School. Over 700 fifth-graders from the county's nine elementary schools attended the fair to learn about today's hottest technologies to make you more energy efficient, to give a smaller carbon footprint and save you money.
2007 Cumberland County Fair field games
2007 Child Pageants
PHOTO GALLERY: Hot Diggity Dog!
Some might call Sean Millikin a law dawg but Saturday he was top dog after downing nine hotdogs and buns in ten minutes to win the Hot Diggity Dog hotdog eating contest that benefited the Relay for Life cancer fundraising drive.
PHOTO GALLERY: Storms rips through county
Emergency management officials are convinced a tornado touched down in Cumberland County Sunday evening. "I'm pretty sure that's what we had. The National Weather Service is coming Tuesday to do an assessment.
PHOTO GALLERY: Green-thumbers flock to Master Gardeners Spring Garden and Flower Show
The Upper Cumberland celebrated the arrival of spring with the annual Master Gardeners Spring Garden and Flower Show, held this past weekend at the Community Complex. From landscaping ideas, garden art and furniture, water features and much more, there were many ideas for visitors to use in their own gardens.
PHOTO GALLERY: 2009 Easter egg hunt
It was an "egg-citing" time at Centennial Park last week as hundreds of children of all ages gathered for the 11th annual egg hunt on April 9. This year the different age groups, ranging from walking through eight years old, were divided among various ball fields speckled with colorful Easter eggs.
So this is spring? County under a freeze warning
April in Tennessee can be tricky. Monday's wind and precipitation mixture presented a different weather scene from the weekend's warm temperatures. Cumberland County is under a freeze warning from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday and from 10 p.m. Tuesday to 7 a.m. Wednesday.
EAGLE EYED: Jennifer Johnson
Jennifer Johnson lives in the Homesteads area and snapped these photos of a bald eagle that stopped in for a visit. "This beautiful bald eagle landed in one of the trees in our front yard in the Homesteads. It was a wonderful thing to see!"
PHOTO GALLERY: 2009 Welcome Home Parade
The weather didn't dampen the 2009 Welcome Home Parade, which was held Saturday with events continuing through Sunday. Vietnam veterans and many others participated in the annual event dedicated to veterans. More photos will be in Friday's Chronicle.
Stone students preparing for rocket contest
Model rockets built by students at Stone Memorial High School will be launched again this spring in the Crossville area. Under the supervision of instructor Tom Tatum, 10 students at SMHS have completed research and are now constructing rockets to qualify for the Team America Rocketry Challenge.
PHOTO GALLERY: Christmas parade rolls through downtown
Grand Prize Winner: CCHS Cross Country Teams, Damo Koehl, builder.
PHOTO GALLERY: Cumberland County High School homecoming
Cumberland County High School celebrated homecoming festivities last weekend, highlighted by a Jets football game, the induction of Jim Purcell into the school's Hall of Fame, and the traditional homecoming parade.
PHOTO GALLERY: The 2008 Apple Festival
There wasn't a doctor in sight during the 2008 Apple Festival at the Historic Homestead Tower and Museum just south of Crossville. In just five short years the annual Homestead's Apple Festival has blossomed into an event which attracts people from across the state.
PHOTO GALLERY: Class adjourns to the great outdoors
Shaylee Douglas of Martin Elementary School shows off the apple she picked from a tree after listening to a demonstration presented by Jim Hamby and Joel Green on grafting and growing fruit trees. Hundreds of third graders from Cumberland County elementary schools participated in the Cumberland County Farm Bureau Women's 16th annual Ag in the Classroom day held at The University of Tennessee Plateau Research and Education Center.
PHOTO GALLERY: You must have been a beautiful baby!
Taking prizes in the newborn to seven months girls category are, from left, first-place winner Madison Adkisson, the seven-month-old daughter of Chris and Amanda Adkisson; first runner-up Rayleigh Moore (seated with her grandfather, Chuck "Pa" Girdley), the seven-month-old daughter of Tara Girdley and Johnny Moore; and second runner-up Molly Jane Neal, the five-month-old daughter of Randy and Erica Neal.
LOCAL VIDEO: Patriotic kids show up en masse for parade
According to the DAR, a record number of children participated in the non-motorized parade. They dressed in their red, white and blue, decorated their bikes, trikes, battery-powered cars and wagons for the trip from the Palace Theatre to the Crossvile Depot.
LOCAL VIDEO: Depot Days 2008
Cloudy skies and threats of rain couldn't keep people from coming out to enjoy the annual Depot Days festival.
JUNE BRIDES: Even after decades, vows still meaningful
June is the month for weddings. But, for three couples at Wharton Nursing Home, it was a time to renew the vows they said long ago.
Classic cars cruise Crossville
The rain did not deter people from coming out to the first downtown cruise, sponsored by Downtwon Crossville Inc. and Cumberland County Cruisers.
Imagination Library marks three years in Crossville
Simone O'Dell with the CCHS Jet Theatrix reads If You Give A Mouse A Cookie during the Imagination Library's third anniversary celebration Saturday. The literacy program serves children from birth to age five, providing free, age-appropriate reading material mailed directly to the child's home. Since the program began in May 2005, 41,514 books have been mailed to county children, and 2,122 children have been served.
LOCAL VIDEO: Relay for Life marches toward fundraising goal
The 2008 Relay for Life was held Friday night at the fairgrounds. The theme was "Once upon a time ... there was a cure." Over 120 survivors registered. This year's fundraising goal was $185,000, up from last year's $177,000.
LOCAL VIDEO: Kids get active with art
Youth Expo 2008, sponsored by Cumberland Artists for Creative Expression, was April 12 at the Community Complex. Children of all ages had hands-on experience in various arts and crafts.
LOCAL VIDEO: Vietnam veterans' welcome "long overdue"
It was a day filled with both tears of gratitude and joy blended with raindrops under a drizzly, gray sky. However, the cool, rainy, damp conditions weren't enough to darken an event that was more than three decades overdue.
Downtown mural highlights Block Party
The community had a chance to view progress on the Downtown Mural Project at a Block Party on Fifth St. Friday. While the weather was chilly, those present enjoyed meeting with the artist, listening to live music and enjoying food and shopping provided by downtown merchants.
LOCAL VIDEO: Toxic Youth claims Stone's Battle of the Bands title
Students, parents and assorted fans were on hand for the first Battle of the Bands at Stone Memorial High School Saturday. Eight aspiring bands and musicians took the stage, hoping they would be named the victor. In the end, it was two brothers and their friends taking the prize, a $100 purse and two hours of recording time at Star Recording Studios.
Harlem Ambassadors help raise $7,600 for charity
The Harlem Ambassadors took on a team of local celebrities Thursday night in a match benefiting the Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity. The event raised $7,669 for the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate, and provided Kay Golliher a chance to shoot a half-court basket during half-time to win $10,000.
LOCAL VIDEO: The few, the proud, the Young Marines
Young Marines were recognized for the awards they had earned during the year. Some of the Awards that were earned were Community Service, Good Conduct, Veterans Appreciation, Attendance, Sportsmanship, Organized Trip and Honor Recruit.
LOCAL VIDEO: 2007 Parade of Trees
The annual Parade of Trees is one of Crossville's most enduring holiday traditions, and this year is no different. The trees, decorated by various clubs and service organizations throughout Cumberland County, currently are on display at First National Bank of Tennessee through Dec. 24. There's also a special viewing this Sunday, Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The 2007 Crossville Christmas Parade
Here are some pictures from this year's edition of the Crossville Christmas Parade. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
The 2007 Miss Cumberland County Pageant
Heather Breeden, left, was named photogenic and Miss Congeniality in the Miss Cumberland County division. She is the 16 year old daughter of Larry and Angela Breeden. Kayla Nicole Brady, the 17 year old daughter of Keith and Angela Brady, was named second runner up. Ashley Watts, the 17 year old daughter of Lowell and Billie Jo Watts, was named first runner up, while Alexis Houston, the 16 year old daughter of Keith and Davida McCoy and Tim Houston, was crowned Miss Cumberland County.
2007 Veterans Day
Here are some pictures from the Veterans Day ceremonies in downtown Crossville.
Boo Bash 2007
Check out the wacky and fun costumes from this year's Boo Bash event in downtown Crossville.
BPW Club honors Martin, Shepherd, Carson, Graham with awards
Karen Martin was named Humanitarian of the Year at the Business and Professional Women's Honors and Awards Dinner held Oct. 25 at Forte's in Tansi. "I owe my success to my community," Martin said. Martin began the Cumberland County School Supply Depot five years ago.
The Panthers show their spirit
Stone Memorial High School held its Homecoming celebration last week with the theme "It's Showtime at SMHS." Students competed in spirit competitions, including decorating the lobby, making banners and themed dress-up days. The community got in on the act Tuesday at the fall carnival. Though rain threatened to dampen the fun, everyone enjoyed the event, which raised money for the school library and for club activities.
Community walk benefits Avalon Center
Over a hundred people showed up to participate in the Avalon Walk to Wipe Out Domestic Violence. Women, children, men and even dogs showed up to raise money for the Avalon Center Oct. 8. The walk route, which was approximately three miles, began at the courthouse gazebo that morning.
Artisans Day
Click here for a look at Artisans Day 2007.
CACE Artisans Exposition
Check out these photos from the CACE Artisans Exposition Sept. 22 at the Community Complex.
Apple Festival 2007
Check out these pictures from the 2007 Apple Festival.
Walking through history at the 23rd annual Pioneer Day on the Mountain
Check out all of the fun things that folks did during this year's Pioneer Day on the Mountain.
Daughters of the American Revolution mark Constitution Week with celebration
The Crab Orchard Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution kicked off a celebration of the U.S. Constitution Monday at the Village Green Mall in Fairfield Glade.
Cumberland County Special Olympics 2007
Here's a look at the Cumberland County Special Olympics.
More pageant winners from the 2007 county fair
Check out the winners from the recent Fairest of the Fair beauty pageants, plus all of the fun times at Senior Day.
Stone pounds cross-town rival CCHS in 34-0 victory
The evening began on an extremely hot note and the Cumberland County Fair was in town but none of that deterred a large crowd from attending the Jets versus Panthers contest at CCHS. Both coaching staffs had their squads primed and ready and that feeling spilled over into the crowd. A large and evenly divided crowd saw the Jets of Coach Tony Schultz take the offensive first with junior Lucas Johnson handling the quarterback duties.
County Fair child pageant winners
Here are the winners from the 2007 Cumberland County Fair child pageants.
Family Farm Olympics
Check out these photos from Sunday's Family Farm Olympics at the Cumberland County Fair.
The fair gets even better later this week!
The Cumberland County Fair is in full swing! Carrie Hassler and Hard Rain performed Monday night. Musical entertainment for the remainder of the fair includes Phil Dirt and the Dozers Wednesday at 8 p.m., Fair Idol at 7 p.m. Thursday, Tommy Cash at 8 p.m. Friday, and Ronnie McDowell Saturday at 8 p.m. Kids of all ages enjoy the midway, with Belle City Amusements providing the midway rides.
Football teams tuning up for season-opener Thursday
The annual Cumberland County Elementary football jamboree was played at Stone Memorial High School Saturday evening with four quarters of action. Crab Orchard defeated Pleasant Hill 24-0, Brown blanked North 14-0, Martin defeated Stone 20-6 and Homestead edged South 6-0 in the final seconds of play. The regular season begins Thursday.
A look at the 2007 Corridor Sale
The 127 Senior Center was a busy place with vendors selling arts, crafts, pies, and much more Thursday morning as the yard sale began. The 127 Corridor Sale spans 630 miles and goes through five states, beginning in Defiance, OH and ending in Gadsden, AL.
Johnny, Majors that is, comes marching home
Former Tennessee and Pittsburgh coach Johnny Majors welcomed everyone to his annual tournament Saturday night at Lake Tansi. One hundred 120 participated in this year's tournament, which was restarted four years ago.
2007 Fourth of July celebration
It was another banner year for the Crossville Fourth of July celebration. Check out more than 30 pictures from the festivities.
Fourth of July 2007
Depot Days 2007
Check out some of these pictures from Crossville's Depot Days 2007 celebration. It's one of the most anticipated events of the county's summer season.
Memorial Day 2007 photos
A few images from the 2007 Memorial Day celebration in Cumberland County.
Relay for Life raises $147,000 before the first lap was walked
The annual Relay for Life Friday night was a rousing success before the first step was taken. Teams raised $147,000 through a variety of activities prior to Friday night's festivities. Organizers were still adding up final totals but all associated with the annual fundraising event for the American Cancer Society agreed that the event was a grand success.
Firefighters save 70 percent of home
Cumberland County Fire Department was called to 5683 Genesis Rd. for a structure fire Friday morning. According to Jeremy Newcome with the Cumberland County Fire Department, the fire began in the basement of an addition to the house and spread to the second floor and into the attic. Firefighters were able to save about 70 percent of the house from the blaze.
Scenes from the CACE Youth Expo
Youth Expo kicks off April 14
Cumberland Artisans for Creative Expression (CACE) will launch its newest star — the Youth Expo — on Saturday, April 14, at the Community Complex. It will then join its sister star, the fall Artisans Expo, now three years old, which has become an outstanding premier county event.
Centennial planner named Woman of the Year 2007
Words of praise and appreciation filled Fair Park Senior Center March 30 as Cumberland County's Woman of the Year was honored. The Woman of the Year 2007 is Frances Monroe Bass Carson.
One injured in Tuesday night tornado
Gray skies gave way to blue as morning dawned Wednesday to a chorus of chainsaws slicing downed trees and the purr of generators keeping household appliances running on the Clarence Blaylock Rd.
Egg-cellent hunting!
The city of Crossville held its 10th annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday at Centennial Park. About 300 children, through 8 years of age, participated in the event, which included prizes in each age category.
Lady Panthers end great run with loss to Marshall County
The Lady Panthers brought their pressure defense and a large vocal following to Murfreesboro as they tried to extend their first season just a little longer. Early foul trouble to one of the Panther stars and a huge rebounding difference in favor of the Tigerettes were key factors in the Stone loss by a 60-52 margin to the team from Lewisburg.
Lightning strikes damage 4 condos; destroy house
Nature played havoc and kept Cumberland County and Crossville firefighters busy on the Plateau Saturday night and Sunday, leaving four condos on Renegade Mountain damaged and destroying a house off Lantana Rd.
Bears and Tigers, oh my! They're county champs!
It was an amazing night of basketball Thursday night at Stone Memorial High School, as both the Brown Bears and the Crab Orchard Lady Tigers claimed victories over the South Rebels and Lady Rebels, respectively.
Bracket in elementary hoops tourney narrows to eight
The Cumberland County elementary tournament opened Saturday at Stone Memorial High School with 10 contests, reducing the field to its eight semifinalists — four boys and four girls teams — for games Thursday, beginning at 4:30 p.m., with the Stone-Crab Orchard girls game.
Clarkrange takes two from CCHS basketball squads
Defense was the name of the game for the Cumberland County High School basketball teams on Tuesday night, as they ventured to Clarkrange to round up the Buffaloes, but the hosts would celebrate senior night by posting two victories.
Lady Jets freshmen advance from district's first round
Missy Bargayou pumped in 20 points to lead the Cumberland County High School Lady Jet freshmen to a 73-54 victory over the Loudon Lady Redskins in the first round of district tournament Monday night at CCHS.
CCHS and Stone meetings live up to the billing
This was the night that many had been eagerly anticipating for many days, the two Cumberland County High Schools meeting again on the basketball floor. It was truly brother versus brother and there were also sisters on both sides of the floor; kids that have been teammates, now trying to defeat their friends on the court.
CCHS wrestlers rally to down Stone 36-35
Oscar Patton pinned Shane Wood with 1:21 left in the first period to give the Cumberland County High School wrestling team a 36-35 come-from-behind win over the Stone Memorial High School Panthers Thursday night.
Jets' basketball teams collect two wins vs. Rhea County
"We finally played an entire game. We got the win and (a shot at) a better seed in the district (tournament). We will try to move up from fifth to sixth," said CCHS basketball coach Scott Eggleston, whose team beat Rhea County 71-62 Tuesday night in a District 5AAA match to avenge their earlier 67-37 loss in Evensville.
Bradley Central hoops teams pound both CCHS squads
The Cumberland County High School basketball teams suffered another double-header setback Friday night, as the two squads were beaten by District 5AAA foe Bradley Central.
Martin leads Lady Panthers in overtime victory
On a night that wasn’t particularly one of the better nights for the Stone Memorial girls, Erica Martin got the hot hand and scored 26 points in a 63-58 win over the Lady Warriors of Christian Academy of Knoxville.
Celebrating Diversity event opens some eyes
Peace and unity was the message Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. taught and it was remembered by all who gathered at the Celebrating Diversity celebration Monday at St. Alphonsus.

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