Portion Of US 127 Fentress Widening Moved To 2033 By T-DOT
Concerns expressed Thursday about updates to the construction timeline for widening US 127 In Fentress County. T-DOT revealed during the Center Hill and Dale Hollow RPO meeting the section from Little Road to the four-lane north of Grimsley, would not see construction begin until 2033. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said he has received pushback […]
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 […]
Roane State/TCAT Naming Building After Johnson, Yager
Fentress County’s new TCAT/Roane State Facility will be named after Tennessee Senator Ken Yager and Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson. The Tennessee Board of Regents approved the building name during a quarterly meeting on Friday. The Ken Yager & Jimmy Johnson Building currently under construction. Johnson said he feels honored. “You get a name on […]
Fentress Health Department Renovations On The Way
Remodeling and expansion projects are expected to begin soon at the Fentress County Health Department. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said former Health Department Director Andy Langford spearheaded plans for the project before retiring in January. He said additions to the south end of the facility would include a storm shelter and a walkway connecting […]
South Fentress Park Reservations Now Done At Courthouse
Fentress County residents looking to reserve space at the South Fentress Community Park will now do so at the County Courthouse. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said last year, park officials stepped down after some 35 years and gave the county control over the park. He said until now, reservations were made by visiting the workplaces […]
Fentress Assessing Options After Ambulance Director Resigns
Fentress County is considering adjustments to its Ambulance Services Department after Director Tony Maxfield resigned. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the department is in good hands with Ambulance Service Assistant Director Steve Bradfield serving as interim director. He said the county is looking at ways to divide some of the directorial responsibilities to relieve […]
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. […]
State Clears The Way For Fentress Higher Education Center
Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said funding has been cleared for the early design phase of a new Higher Education Center. The 49,000-square-foot facility will be shared by Roane State and TCAT. It will be located on a 33-acre site on Old Highway 127 South just outside the Jamestown city limits. Johnson said he was […]
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 […]
State Condemnation Suit To Continue On 127 After Fentress Approval
The state will move forward with a condemnation suit to obtain land needed to continue work on the Highway 127 expansion. The Fentress County Board of Commission approved the suit. The state files a condemnation suit when a financial agreement on property between the state and a landowner cannot be reached. County Executive Jimmy Johnson […]
