Fentress Awarded $997K For Ambulance Station Expansion
Fentress County will expand its ambulance station after being awarded a $997,000 Community Development Block Grant Thursday. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the county has seen growth over the past several years and that the station is currently not fit to handle the growth. Johnson said it was great for the county to receive […]
Clarkrange Bathroom Renovation Nearing Completion
Clarkrange High School is nearing the completion of the major bathroom renovation project in the school’s lobby area. Fentress County Director of Schools Kristi Hall said the school building was built in the 1960s and that area of the school has not seen major renovations since then. Hall said the project is being completed just […]
Fentress Sports Field Set For Construction After Delay
The Fentress County Board of Education received an estimated $100,000 from the county for its York Elementary multi-purpose sports field project. The project is to level off and extend the existing field to be regulation size for football and soccer. Fentress County Director of Schools Kristi Hall said she is excited to move the project […]
Fentress Couple Indicted For Finincially Exploiting Elder Relatives
A Fentress County couple indicted, accused of financially exploiting two elderly relatives. 54-year-old Bucky Joe Pierce and his wife, 49-year-old Heather Pierce, allegedly took thousands of dollars from victims for their own personal gain. Bucky Joe Pierce has been indicted on eight counts of financial exploitation of elderly or vulnerable adults, while Heather Pierce was […]
Fentress To Pay More Of Employee Health Insurance
Fentress County commissioners have approved covering more costs on individual health insurance policies for full-time county employees. The county will now cover an estimated $574, compared to the current estimated $405. Commissioner Larry Cooper said the commission has considered the idea several times during budget meetings, but the idea has fallen through the cracks. Cooper […]
Former Jamestown Resident Convicted of TennCare Fraud
A former Jamestown resident has been convicted of fraud and identity theft. 33-year-old Elizabeth Rettig allegedly used another woman’s identity to receive benefits for herself and her son. Rettig has been sentenced to three years of Tennessee Department of Corrections custody and was ordered to pay a $250 fine and an estimated $2,064 in restitution. […]
Commission Increases Fentress Coroner Investigation Rates
The Fentress County Commission has approved increased death investigator rates for the county coroner. Fentress County Coroner Dr. Chad Conatser said his team currently charges $50 per case. Conatser said he feels like $50 per case is not fair. “Anything where we send out an autopsy is gonna require multiple days’ worth of work,” Conatser […]
Fentress Receives $100K Grant For Clarkrange Biz Park
The Fentress County Industrial Development Board has received a $100,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to further develop the Clarkrange Business Park. Industrial Development Board Executive Director Jacob Rosenbaum said the board originally applied for the grant to clear an estimated 35 acres on the property. Rosenbaum said the grant […]
