Clarkrange Park Gets Temporary Tenant During Project
The Fentress County Industrial Development Board has reached agreement with Enbridge to locate temporarily at the Clarkrange Business Park. The firm will use the space for roughly 18 months as it builds out a new 126-mile gas pipeline through the region. The Industrial Development Board’s Jacob Rosenbaum said the lease will benefit the county long-term. […]
Residents Across Fentress Can Help Clean Up Trash
The Fentress Newcomers Group’s third annual trash pick-up event underway. Co-leader Susan Withstandley said the organization sponsors the clean-up this time of year to in recognition of Earth Day. Withstandley said they are asking folks to pick up the trash on roadsides, trails, church yards and playgrounds. “We live in such a beautiful area, and […]
York Park Remembers Fentress Hero, Events Of War Saturday
Folks can step back in time this Saturday with a trip to the Fentress County home of World War I hero Sergeant Alvin C. York. The Sergeant Alvin C. York State Historic Site hosts the Great War Expo Saturday. Park Manager Nate Dodson said the goal of the event is educate folks on the global […]
Sheriff Accused Of Falsifying Records, Faces State Hearing
Fentress County Sheriff Michael Reagon faces a hearing in the next several weeks following allegations of falsifying reports. The Tennessee Peace Officer and Standards Training (POST) Commission alleged Reagon asked a subordinate to complete a multi-hour online academy training in his place. The POST Commission agenda also noted Reagon not meeting pre-employment standards. Reagon faces […]
Fentress Changes Drug Testing Policy
Fentress County has updated its drug testing policy determining the deadline for those subject to a test based on reasonable suspicion.
Fentress Approves Widebeck As Veterans Service Officer
Fentress County Commissioners hired Daryl Widebeck to serve as the county’s new Veterans Service Officer Monday night.
Highway Department Lost Canopy, Shed Roof In Storm
Fentress County’s highway department lost part of a storage shed’s roof and the canopy over a fuel island during the recent storm.
Multiple Citizens Join New Leadership Program
The state’s Cattlemen’s Association and the Beef Industry Council have started a new leadership program encouraging younger professionals to participate in the beef industry.
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 […]
Fentress Partnering With American Thrift Stores
Fentress County residents can now make donations to a thrift store through the county’s solid waste facilities to reduce waste. Solid Waste Director Michael Rick said convenience centers across the county will be receiving bins where people can donate usable but unwanted items instead of throwing them away. Rick said those items will then be […]
