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 […]
Fentress Back To School Bash Offers Supplies
Local families in need can get ready for back to school Saturday at Fentress County’s annual Back to School Bash. Chamber of Commerce Tourism and Membership Director Seth Vaughn said this year’s event will be carnival-themed, with school supplies being given away alongside bounce houses, games, free food, and more. Vaughn said the event is […]
Fentress Approves MOUs Required For SRO Funding
Fentress County has approved two separate memorandums of understanding to fund school resource officers throughout the county. Finance Director Tyler Arms said both agreements involved the sheriff’s department, one for York Institute and the other for the Fentress County Board of Education. Arms said the memorandums will allow them access to a grant that provides […]
Clarkrange Cuts Ribbon On New Registration Kiosk
Clarkrange has a new vehicle registration kiosk allowing locals to renew their registration without having to drive across the county. Fentress County Clerk Amanda Hicks said the kiosk allows citizens to scan their current registration or renewal postcard and pay to renew their vehicle’s registration. Hicks said she hopes the kiosk will save time and […]
Fentress Budget In Good Shape; Discussions Set
Fentress County officials expect to pass a balanced budget in the coming days with no change in property tax and employee raises included. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said inflation forces the department heads to adjust their expectations from year-to-year. He said this year, directors have been conservative. Johnson said the county plans to add […]
Former Fentress County Rescue Squad Captain Indicted For Stealing
A former Fentress County Rescue Squad Captain has been indicted on charges of stealing some $22,000. An investigation with the state Comptroller’s Office and Fentress County Sheriff’s Department determined that Mark Crabtree misappropriated the funds between December 2022 and December 2023. He stole some $12,000 by writing unauthorized checks to himself for personal use, signing […]
3D Mammograms Coming To Fentress Next Monday
Fentress County teaming up with the UT Medical Center to offer 3D Mammograms next Monday in Jamestown. The process is done by computer software that takes 2D images and converts them into a 3D image to help diagnose early signs of breast cancer. UT Medical Center Breast Outreach Assistant Coordinator Michelle Matzek said this brings […]
