Fentress Commits Funding and Land for Roane State
33 acres of land and up to $500,000 have been packaged together to show Fentress County’s commitment to bringing in a permanent Roane State campus. This package was approved Monday night by the Fentress County Commission and will head to the Tennessee Board of Regents for consideration. Fentress County Mayor Jimmy Johnson said showing interest […]
This Week: Pickett Co. Asks For TCAT Meat Processing Class
Pickett County Commissioners will meet Monday at 6:00 p.m. via teleconference to request a meat processing class for its Tennessee College of Applied Technology. The county will also consider renaming Bond Road to Smith Lane. The meeting will end with a COVID update for residents. Cumberland County Commission Monday will consider a budget amendment to […]
Fentress Commissioners Agree to Run Ad for Land Purchase
Fentress County voted Monday night to run an ad soliciting land for the future Agriculture pavilion. Commissioners voted against purchasing 15 acres on South York Highway Monday. The price of that land: $15,000 per acre. During a special called meeting, county commissioners cited issues with eight different parcels considered for the project. They include price, […]
Fentress Ag Pavilion Land Purchase Tabled
Fentress County Commissioners tabled a decision on purchasing land for a proposed Agriculture pavilion until Monday. The 15 acres at 3600 South York Highway will be discussed at a special called meeting Monday night. Fentress County Commissioner Rod Williams made the motion which passed by a 7-3 vote. Fentress County Mayor Jimmy Johnson said at […]
This Week: White Co. Budget Resolutions
The White County Commission will gather Monday to discuss three budget resolutions. Changes could be made to the county’s general fund, public works fund and drug control fund. The commission will also hear reports from the county’s committees. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the White County Courthouse. Monday, the Fentress County Commission […]
Richards Retiring From Fentress EMS
John Richards is retiring from Fentress County Emergency Medical Services after 44-years on the job. Richards serves as Fentress County EMS Assistant Director. He said he has mixed feelings about his retirement. “It’s just kind of bittersweet, I guess you would say,” Richards said. “I really enjoyed my job all the time, and I had […]
Fentress County Fills Commission Seat
The Fentress County Commission appointed the widow of the late Wade Matthews to fill the next three months of his term. Julie Matthews will hold the District 5 Commission Seat until the November election. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said she is eligible to run for the remaining 2-years of the seats term in that election. […]
Fentress Commission Funds UT Partnership
The Fentress County Commission approved $25,000 in funds to proceed with a partnership with the UT Medical Center for a stand-alone emergency room. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the funds will help both partners complete the administrative tasks to get the project underway. “We’re going to go into a 12-month (partnership) with them to get […]
UT Medical Considering Partnership With Fentress
Fentress County is considering a partnership with the University of Tennessee Medical Center to bring emergency services back to the county. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the partnership will be a difference maker to the community. “It would be a tremendous help to Fentress County and our surrounding rural areas,” Johnson said. “If we could […]
Fentress E-911 Differences Resolved
Fentress County and Jamestown officials have resolved the issues surrounding Fentress County’s 911 program and the new fiscal year budget. Fentress County Mayor Jimmy Johnson said the misunderstanding arose over the need for more funding for dispatchers. He said the EMA wants to hire three more dispatchers in order to help meet new state requirements. […]
