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 […]
Fentress Applies For Over $2M In Broadband Grants To Expand Access
Fentress County has applied for two new grants offered by the Tennessee Department of Economic And Community Department to expand broadband access. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the first grant would be used for schools, health clinics, and hospitals. Johnson said the Broadband Ready Communication grant is for connectivity in community work spaces. “We’re […]
Fentress County Nearing Completion On ADA Projects
Fentress County’s ADA compliance projects are about 70 to 80 percent complete. That is according to Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson who said they’ve been working on 21 buildings since October. Johnson said with the $1.2 million in state funding they’ve been able to address parks, ball fields, the senior center and the library. “Biggest […]
Fentress Approves Land Purchase For Clarkrange Center
Fentress County Commissioners approved a new site for a Clarkrange Convenience Center Monday night. Commissioners agreed to purchase a sixth site, added to the list of five other sites under consideration Monday night. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the half-acre lot will cost the county $20,000. “Talked with T-DOT, so we have to have it […]
Fentress County Search Committee Formed After Cell Tower Complaints
Fentress County Commissioners will explore potential land-use rules on cell phone towers. County Commissioners heard concerns from two Fentress County residents this week, after a neighbor allowed a cell phone tower to be built on his property. Commissioners agreed to form a committee to look at the issue. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the […]
Fentress Commissioners Consider 4 Sites For Convenience Center
Four pieces of land will be considered for a new Clarkrange Convenience Center. Fentress County Commissioners heard proposals on the land Monday night. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said a decision needs to be made on the Clarkrange convenience center by April 7. Commissioners voted unanimously to spend more time looking at the properties submitted. […]
UC Leaders Say Regional Mask Mandate Possible With State Backing
Several Upper Cumberland County Executives said a regional mask mandate is not off the table, but enforcement is a concern. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the state has not given county leaders a way to require residents to wear face coverings. “They have gave the county mayors, the county executives the authority to […]
