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.
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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 initial used ambulance, ordering three more units, hiring 18 personnel in 2026 and targeting operations as early as July 2026.
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