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Fentress County Commission Oppose Primary Election

Heated discussions Monday night as the Fentress County Commission passed a resolution opposing the installation of primary election for county positions. The local Republican Party called for a primary election as part of a statewide effort. Though the Commissioners’ resolution will not change that, Commissioner Benny Hughes questioned why newcomers want to change the county’s […]

Fentress To Pay More Of Employee Health Insurance

Fentress County commissioners have approved covering more costs on individual health insurance policies for full-time county employees. The county will now cover an estimated $574, compared to the current estimated $405. Commissioner Larry Cooper said the commission has considered the idea several times during budget meetings, but the idea has fallen through the cracks. Cooper […]

Old Pile Road Removed From Fentress County Road List

Fentress County will remove Old Pile Road, on the outskirts of Jamestown, from the county road list. Fentress County Road Superintendent Rayn Reed requested to remove the road from the county road list. “This hasn’t been maintained since I’ve been in office,” Reed said. “Going back to at least 20 years ago, that’s the oldest […]

Fentress To Get Prices For New System, Upgrade Coverage

Fentress County Commission gave approval Monday night to the County’s Public Safety Departments to search for a new radio system. Fentress County EMS Director Daniel Coleman told the commission that over the last year and a half, the radio system has deteriorated. Coleman said in certain areas of the county, responders have to walk back […]

Sentencing For Former Fentress Commissioner Moved

A sentencing hearing for former Fentress County Commissioner Mark Crabtree moved to September Monday. Crabtree resigned as a county commissioner last December after he was indicted on charges of stealing an estimated $22,000. Crabtree has been charged with one count of theft over $10,000, one count of forgery over $10,000, and one count of fraudulent […]

Fentress Hosting Public Hearing To Increase County Revenues

Fentress County will host a public hearing Monday in hopes of getting ideas from the public on ways to increase county revenue. The public hearing comes after the county opted not to raise property taxes this year. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said property taxes and a private act are the only ways for the […]

Fentress Sees Property And Liability Insurance Costs Increase

Fentress County will see an increase in cost for property and casualty insurance as well as workers compensation insurance for the incoming fiscal year. County Commissioners selected a new option of insurance that contains a $5,000 deductible for property and $2,500 deductible on general liability and comprehensive and collision for vehicles. Insurance Advisor Jessica Parrott […]

Fentress Approves Budget With No Property Tax Hike

Fentress County Commissioners passed a budget on first reading that will keep the property rate at $1.35. The commission discussed how best to make that tax rate work with growing priorities. The commission approved to distribute $1.14 to the general fund, eight cents to solid waste, six cents to the general purpose school fund, four […]

Fentress Tables Old Davidson Road Road List Decision

Fentress County Commissioners tabled a decision Tuesday night to remove a portion of Old Davidson Road from the county road list. Fentress County Road Superintendent Ryan Reed said the 0.32 mile portion in Wilder has not been maintained since the 1970s. Several Old Davidson Road residents spoke against the plan. Resident Vanessa Whitman said Old […]