Craig Clark for County Commissioner, District 3

08/07/2026

THANK YOU, 3RD DISTRICT!

​Serving Cumberland County is a privilege. Over the next 4 years, I will remain focused on working hard, listening to your voices, and serving our community in the most responsible way possible.

​Thank you for your support and your votes!

08/03/2026

Where Your Tax Dollars Go: A Breakdown of Cumberland County’s Proposed 2026–27 Budget

Cumberland County commissioners are finalizing the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget with a stable tax rate of $1.1350 per $100 assessed valuation, generating an estimated $27.16 million in revenue. The public may provide comment at tomorrow afternoon's meeting at the courthouse, 4:30 pm on the 3rd floor....

Cumberland County commissioners are finalizing the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget with a stable tax rate of $1.1350 per $100 assessed valuation, generating an estimated $27.16 million in revenue. The…

07/26/2026

Neighbors,

⏰ Tomorrow is the last day to request your absentee by-mail ballot for the August 6 election.

You can email your signed request if you prefer. Download the official application here and check if you qualify:

📄https://sos-prod.tnsosgovfiles.com/s3fs-public/document/Absentee%20By-Mail%20Ballot%20Application%20%28Rev.%2010-2025%29.pdf

Please read the instructions carefully. Your request must be received by the election commission tomorrow.

Don’t wait — get it done. ✅
Craig

07/16/2026

Your Vote matters. Don't miss this vote to select your Cumberland County government. This will also be the primary election to select candidates for our State and Federal offices.

🇺🇸🗳️ Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Community! 🇺🇸🗳️
The strength of our community starts with our citizens making their voices heard. With a incredibly busy August right around the corner, skip the lines on Election Day and do your civic duty early!

Why vote early this time?

The first week of August brings the start of the new school year AND the infamous Hwy 127 Yard Sale. With life's busy-ness, getting to the polls on Election Day may be a challenge. Beating the crowd now is the smartest move!

❗️Early Voting starts tomorrow❗️
📅 July 17th – August 1st
📍 2876 N Main Street (the former Lansford Kawasaki building)
⏰ Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturdays: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon)

Let’s show up, beat the traffic and chaos, and do our part to keep our community strong.

👉 Help your neighbors plan ahead! Please share this post or tag a friend so everyone can get their voting done before the August rush begins. See you at the polls!

07/15/2026

The building of the bridge and dam across the lake in Cumberland Mountain State Park by CCC workers...1930's

Source:
Tennessee State Library and Archives

07/09/2026

It will be interesting to see how we can make the most of this opportunity to enhance our downtown area.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today the four new communities accepted into the Tennessee Main Street Program. Crossville and Newport were added in September 2025 with Springfield and Loudon j...

07/08/2026

Enjoying a summer lunch with a serene view at the Homesteads Restaurant. If you haven't stopped by lately, check out their lunch and dinner menus.

07/06/2026

Approaching the Finish Line: Cumberland County Budget Trade-offs

The County Commission has been reviewing the budget for FY 26-27, with recent meetings focusing on funding requests and property tax rates. As the budget deadline draws near, last minute tradeoffs and cuts are being considered to allocate money for roads without a tangible plan in place....

The County Commission has been reviewing the budget for FY 26-27, with recent meetings focusing on funding requests and property tax rates. As the budget deadline draws near, last minute tradeoffs …

06/29/2026

If you want to know what is happening with Republicans in the Upper Cumberland area, this is the site to follow!

Join us in celebrating our nation's 250th birthday by honoring the sacrifices of the Declaration signers and participating in local elections.