Safety
Let’s congratulate our Fire Department!
By DON ARBUCKLE For The Vista Once again, your Fairfield Glade Fire Department has gone above and beyond in the eyes of the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office. Our smoke detector program has been ranked 28 of 560 statewide fire departments in the number of smoke alarms installed. In the 10 years since the “Get […]
20Sep2022 | ContinuedPractice makes perfect for FGFD
By DON ARBUCKLE For The Vista This week saw another round of training for your Fairfield Glade Fire Department personnel. The first exercise of the week took place Wednesday night at Station 1 with our dedicated staff receiving on-going training in the use and maintenance of our SCBA equipment. For those of you that don’t […]
6Sep2022 | ContinuedSelf named as new Glade Police Chief
By GLADE BOARD OF DIRECTORS For The Vista General Manager Bob Weber and the Board of Directors of Fairfield Glade Community Club (FGCC) are pleased to announce that Kate Self was sworn in today as the new Chief of Police. Since graduating from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Chief […]
9Aug2022 | ContinuedIntroducing the new Glade Chief of Police
By BOARD OF DIRECTORS For The Vista General Manager, Bob Weber, and the Board of Directors of Fairfield Glade Community Club (FGCC) are pleased to announce that Kurt Caminske will be joining the Fairfield Glade Community Club team on July 3 as the new Chief of Police. Kurt has over 25 years in Law Enforcement […]
7Jun2022 | ContinuedSelf named interim Chief of Police
By BOB WEBER GENERAL MANAGER For The Vista We announced earlier this month that Chief Michael Williams was leaving to become the new Assistant Vice Chancellor for Campus Safety and Security/Chief of Police for TCAT on May 1. Until a permanent replacement is hired, Lieutenant Kate Self will assume the role of Interim Chief of […]
3May2022 | ContinuedHorror in The Glade
FFG Police arrest shooter with outstanding coordinated effort By LANDRY WALTHER VIsta Publisher/Editor Fairfield Glade is known for its peaceful, beautiful surroundings. But on Friday, March 18, that beauty was momentarily replaced with sheer ugliness and the peace was interrupted by the sound of gunfire, followed by screaming sirens. Thanks to the fine work of […]
30Mar2022 | ContinuedBoard bleeds blue this month; updates
By BOARD OF DIRECTORS For The Vista Often when an avid sports fan speaks highly of their favorite team, we say they bleed the color of their team. For instance, if a University of Tennessee fan sings the praises of one of UT’s sports teams, we say that fan bleeds orange and white. This month’s Across […]
26Jul2021 | ContinuedGood neighbors are a good thing to have
By MIKE WILLIAMS Glade Police Chief For The Vista I just want to say thank you doesn’t seem adequate when it comes to expressing our appreciation for the assistance we received from our neighbors in Cumberland County and Crossville on Tuesday, May 4. According to the National Weather Service, the damage has been classified as […]
18May2021 | ContinuedChief Williams reports on last week’s storm
By MIKE WILLIAMS GLADE POLICE CHIEF For The Vista On May 4, at approximately 8:05 A.M. the Fairfield Glade Police Department began receiving reports of tree damage as well as power lines across several roadways within Northeastern Fairfield Glade. Fairfield Glade Police and Fire Department responded to multiple homes that had been struck by falling trees […]
12May2021 | ContinuedShow support to Police Chief Williams
By BOARD OF DIRECTORS For The Vista As many of you are aware, on Sunday night a house fire broke out at the home of Chief of Police Mike Williams. The house was completely destroyed and Michael Williams and his family lost everything. Over the last few days we have been overwhelmed with the generosity […]
13Apr2021 | ContinuedHelp reduce crime
By MIKE WILLIAMS Glade Police Chief For The Vista To stay safe during a tornado, prepare a plan and an emergency kit, stay aware of weather conditions during thunderstorms, know the best places to shelter both indoors and outdoors, and always protect your head. The best way to stay safe during a tornado is to […]
24Mar2021 | ContinuedIntroducing Fire Chief Malone
By TIM MALONE For The Vista My fellow residents of Fairfield Glade, I am your new Fire Chief at the Fairfield Glade Fire Department. It is an Honor and a Privilege to be serving our great community. My first duty is to the safety of the residents of Fairfield Glade. Did you know that the […]
24Feb2021 | ContinuedChief Malone briefs community on happenings in the coming year
By TIM MALONE Glade Fire Chief For The Vista We are BLESSED in our community to have dedicated VOLUNTEER firefighting professionals, with the support of their families, to keep us safe and secure here in Fairfield Glade. As first responders to fires, public safety issues, medical emergencies, and natural disasters, the Fairfield Glade Fire Department […]
3Feb2021 | ContinuedWilliams gives tips for 2021
By MIKE WILIAMS Glade Police Chief For The Vista 2020 has probably been the worst year on record for many of us. This is our time in history to face challenges that have never before been faced. This is our time to live in a period that shall be remembered for generations to come. This has been a […]
13Jan2021 | Continued“Click It Or Ticket” to be in effect
By MIKE WILLIAMS Glade Police Chief For The Vista As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches and more drivers hit the roads, Fairfield Glade Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to remind motorists to “Click It or Ticket.” From November 16 – 29, participating agencies across the state will increase seat belt […]
10Nov2020 | ContinuedWilliams warns against wildlife, scams, etc.
By MIKE WILLIAMS Glade Police Chief For The Vista Does it not feel like Summer just left us and did not even say goodbye? Feels like that to some of our wildlife friends too. I reached out to a local wildlife expert, Don Hazel and he was gracious enough to write the following for us: […]
30Sep2020 | ContinuedGlade Police Chief Williams warns about local roofing company scam
By MIKE WILLIAMS Glade Police CHief For The Vista I had a conversation with a local insurance company today. They called me concerned about a new roofing company that has come to Fairfield Glade. The business practice of this roofing company is to just go to each neighborhood, knock on as many doors as possible. They […]
22Sep2020 | ContinuedCope with “2020 stress”, avoid scammers
By MIKE WILLIAMS Glade Police Chief For The Vista The Coronavirus Pandemic and the riots in our major cities have left us all a little unsettled. Now we have the Hurricane and the election at the forefront at current. Will this year ever get any better? Until it does here are some ways we can […]
1Sep2020 | ContinuedFire Chief gives tips on the heat
By BOBBY WILLIAMS Glade Fire Chief For The Vista During these hotter days of summer, please keep in mind if you have outside yard work it may be preferable to do it during the cooler morning hours or the early evening time. If possible, stay away from the noon to mid afternoon hours. Regardless of time, drink […]
11Aug2020 | ContinuedMayor Foster’s updates on coronavirus, Census
By ALLEN FOSTER COUNTY MAYOR For The Vista Cumberland County COVID-19 Update 75 active cases (-3 from previous day) 247 positive cases (+3 from previous day) 166 recovered (+5 from previous day) 6 deaths officially reported (+1 from previous day) 19 hospitalizations (+2 from previous day) * 8,838 negative tests (+193 from previous day) 2.72% […]
22Jul2020 | Continued