County Commission To Begin Process To Replace Sheriff
The Fentress County Commission will be responsible for appointing a new sheriff after former Sheriff Michael Reagon resigned last month. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the commission has 120 days from the date the county received the resignation letter. The county received Reagon’s resignation letter on December 19. Johnson said the county is receiving […]
Fentress Awarded $997K For Ambulance Station Expansion
Fentress County will expand its ambulance station after being awarded a $997,000 Community Development Block Grant Thursday. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the county has seen growth over the past several years and that the station is currently not fit to handle the growth. Johnson said it was great for the county to receive […]
Fentress Will Refurbish Old Ag Building
The Fentress County Commission approved a resolution to pay for the refurbishment of the old ag building to house the county’s workforce development and adult education programs. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said Monday the project is necessary because there is not enough space in the Board of Education building where the programs currently exist. Finance […]
Fentress Budget In Good Shape; Discussions Set
Fentress County officials expect to pass a balanced budget in the coming days with no change in property tax and employee raises included. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said inflation forces the department heads to adjust their expectations from year-to-year. He said this year, directors have been conservative. Johnson said the county plans to add […]
Groundbreaking For New Fentress Higher Ed Campus
Jamestown and Fentress County celebrated the ground breaking Friday for the new TCAT/Roane State Higher Education facility set to be built just off old Highway 127. At least 700 students will be served annually at the 49,000 square foot facility. Governor Bill Lee earmarked $25 million toward the project in 2022 which will feature classes […]
Hoping To Decrease Turnover, Fentress Approves Raise, Overtime For Deputies
The Fentress County Budget Committee approved a $1 hourly raise and made overtime available for the county’s sheriffs deputies. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the starting rate for a certified deputy will now be $17.10 per hour. Johnson said the raise is meant to decrease the number of deputies leaving the county for higher pay. […]
Fentress Approves Bid For New Health Department Roof In Special Meeting
The Fentress County Commission approved a rebid to replace the roof of the health department building Monday night. Commissioners met during a special-called meeting. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the roof was supposed be replaced last year due to old age, but the project was delayed and had to be rebid. “No it was just […]
Fentress Health Department To Get New Canopy
Fentress County has taken the next step to get a new canopy at its Health Department. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that the plans for this replacement were actually set for last year, but the county ran out of time. He said that the current canopy is several years old. “We actually are going to […]
Fentress Breaks Ground On Ag Pavilion, Expect To Open Fall 2022
Fentress County broke ground on its new Agriculture Pavilion along South York Highway. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the county is just waiting on the ground to dry to move in heavy equipment. Johnson said the excitement of dirt moving has him already looking towards the future. “Hopefully we’ll have enough footage that we can […]
Fentress Nearing Finish Line For Standalone ER Approval
Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the county’s standalone ER could receive approval as soon as Wednesday. Johnson said they are going to Nashville tomorrow for approval of the certificate of need. Current federal rules require a transferring facility connected to a major hospital be within 35 miles. “We’re just a little small pebble in […]
