CROSSVILLE, Tenn. — The Cumberland County Commission unanimously passed a resolution on Sept. 15, opposing the city of Crossville’s plan to create a separate municipal EMS.

Commissioners warned a second service could disrupt county operations and reduce unit availability, the Crossville Chronicle reported.

| WEBINAR: What paramedics want in 2025: End the burnout cycle with proven initiatives to create a more sustainable EMS culture

The Emergency Services Committee will take up the issue on Sept. 16. Earlier in the month, the Crossville City Council advanced the EMS proposal on a 3–2 vote.

Crossville leaders are exploring grants, including from the Gary Sinise Foundation, and a phased rollout to avoid a projected 30-cent property tax hike.

A presentation outlined buying an

See Full Page