Fentress Making 4 Solid Waste Workers Full-Time
The Fentress County Commission moving forward with four new full-time attendant positions at four county convenience centers. Solid Waste Director Michael Rick said they would be doing additional work for the department such as litter pickup and sorting recyclable materials out of the waste at the transfer station. Rick said the solid waste department currently […]
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 Approves New Contracts For Paramedic Classes
The Fentress County Commission approved new contracts for paramedic and advanced medical technology students working with the county. Ambulance Services Director Daniel Coleman said these contracts would ensure that the county is repaid whenever it pays to send someone to paramedic or AEMT school. Coleman said he has two full-time employees that recently started AEMT […]
This Week: White County Will Vote On Landfill Negotiation
This week the White County Commission will discuss allowing County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson to handle negotiations for the sale of the county landfill. The solid waste committees last week heard presentations from two potential companies seeking to manage the landfill and Waste Management received a higher score than its competitor. The negotiations will include […]
Fentress County Chamber Gets Long-Awaited Renovations
The building that houses the Fentress County Chamber of Commerce received significant updates for the first time in some 25 years. The Old Fentress County Jail House is also home to the Fentress County Visitors Center and Ye Ole Jail Museum. Executive Director Jacob Rosenbaum said the County Commission appropriated $20,000 of American Rescue Plan […]
Fentress To Seek Grant To Replace Two Monitors, Long-Term Plan Needed
The Fentress County Commission will apply for a USDA grant to replace heart monitors for the ambulance service. The grant will pay up to $50,000, with the county having to match those funds for a total of $100,000. It would cost a total of $315,000 to replace all seven of the heart monitors currently in […]
This Week: Putnam County Ratifies New Fire Chief, White County Considers Levying Sales Tax
This week the Putnam County Commission will ratify County Mayor Randy Porter’s appointment of a new fire chief for the county. Fire Chief Tom Brown is retiring from the role after over 25 years with the department and 37 years in fire service. The board will also consider the approval of the new interlocal agreement […]
Fentress Commission Call Special Meeting For New Grimsley Fire Truck
The Fentress County Commission has called a special meeting for Monday to address the need for a fire truck at the Grimsley Fire Department. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the special called meeting will see the board vote on a budget amendment to allow the Grimsley Fire Department to spend between $30,000 to $40,000 […]
Fentress Food Bank Needs More Parking; Trying To Fix Long-Term Issue
Parking has become an issue at the Fentress County Food Bank as overflow is disrupting traffic in nearby areas. Food Bank Director Rob Pearce said the gravel parking lot is too small to support clients, volunteers and their monthly delivery truck. He said when volunteers, clients and the delivery truck are there at the same […]
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 […]
