Fentress Couple To Speak At Nashville Event To Remember Homicide Victims
A Fentress County couple will be speaking at a state event remembering homicide victims Thursday night, in the memory of their daughter and granddaughter. Julie and John Mullinix’s daughter Kimberly Wyatt and granddaughter Sarah Wyatt were fatally shot in Crossville in 2006. The Tennessee Season to Remember event gives the couple the chance to remind […]
York Institute Awarded Governor’s Civics Seal For Its Work With Students
York Institute honored with the Governor’s Civics Seal, recognizing individual schools and districts that make civics and history a priority. York Institute Director of Schools John Bush said when he saw the requirements for the seal he realized they were already meeting them. He said getting the seal would not be possible without Student Counseling […]
State Condemnation Suit To Continue On 127 After Fentress Approval
The state will move forward with a condemnation suit to obtain land needed to continue work on the Highway 127 expansion. The Fentress County Board of Commission approved the suit. The state files a condemnation suit when a financial agreement on property between the state and a landowner cannot be reached. County Executive Jimmy Johnson […]
Days From Anniversary, Fentress Celebrates Bicentennial Saturday
200 years ago next week, parts of Morgan and Overton Counties came together to create Fentress County. Fentress County will celebrate 200 years with a proclamation event Saturday. Historical Society President Martha Wiley said the event will honor the county’s first families, Fentress County residents who can trace their linage back to 1823 or earlier. […]
Fentress Family Open Christmas Tree Farm For Season This Weekend
Live Christmas trees are ready this weekend in Fentress County with some six acres to choose from. Sycamore Springs Farm Co-owner Lyna Pennycuff said she and her husband Joe began selling the trees in 2010 after retiring from teaching. Pennycuff said they believe the process of buying a Christmas tree should be more than just […]
Leonid Meteor Shower Visible Friday Night, Class At Pickett State Park
The peak of the Leonid meteor shower will be visible at the Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Night Sky event Friday night. Park Ranger Michael Hodge said the shower typically peaks after midnight, but there are likely to be 10-15 meteors visible per hour. Hodge said the astronomy field where the event is held is […]
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 […]
Tennessee At War Event This Saturday At Sgt Alvin C. York State Park
Sgt Alvin C. York State Historic Park will host its annual Veterans Day event Saturday, honoring Tennesseans who fought in World War I. Park Manager Nate Dodson said there will be programming from 9am-4pm at the park including reenactments and a ceremony honoring Tennessean soldiers past and present. Dodson said it will be a unique […]
Fentress County Halloween On The Square Returns Tuesday After Hiatus
The Fentress County Hope Foundation will host their Halloween on the Square event Tuesday for the first time since 2019. More than 20 businesses will decorate tables and give out candy to Fentress County trick-or-treaters. COVID sidelined the event. Hope Foundation Board member Kim Davidson says the group is excited to bring back the event […]
One Dead In Fatal Fentress County Fire Monday Night; Body Sent For Autopsy
A fatal home fire took the life of one person Monday night in Jamestown. Fentress Fire Chief Larry Cooper said emergency dispatch received a call around 9:30. Multiple fire trucks dispatched to the residence off Kensly Road in Jamestown. Cooper said firefighters were able to quickly knock down flames at the back of the mobile […]
