Fentress Historical Society Applying For Grant
The Fentress County Historical Society will apply for a grant from the Tennessee State Museum to fund several building improvement projects. Secretary-Treasurer Laura Acosta-King said the building has needed thorough renovations ever since it flooded almost three years ago. Acosta-King said they are looking at repairs to piping and HVAC throughout the building, as well […]
Fentress County Hosting Civil War Presentation
The Fentress County Historical Society is hosting a Civil War Presentation at the Fentress County Courthouse on Thursday. The presentation is called “The War For Southern Independence”. Member of the Historical Society Clark Matthews said the presentation will talk about Fentress County before, during, and after the Civil War. “The first skirmish that happens in […]
Fentress Historical Member Honored With Award
Fentress County Historical Society Director Kathy Williams honored with a lifetime achievement award from the East Tennessee Historical Society. Williams said she was nominated by other members of the Fentress County Historical Society. She said she handles most of the organization’s research efforts. “I just feel honored that, and I feel like that there’s other […]
Veterans Day Celebrations Honor Service Members Across The UC
Veterans Day celebrations happening this Friday across the Upper Cumberland. Putnam County’s Veterans Day ceremony and parade will begin on Friday at 10:45am on the Broad Street side of the Courthouse Square. The photos of veterans from across the county are posted around the courthouse. Overton County’s Veterans Day Program takes place Friday at 10:00am […]
