Fentress County IDB Updates Indicate Continued Industry Interest
Fentress County’s Clarkrange Business Park one of the top 3 site candidates for a potential new industry. Industrial Development Board Representative Jacob Rosenbaum said a potential biocarbon manufacturing was interested in opening a potential facility in the county. Biocarbon in the form of charcoal and woodchips are sustainable carbon sources replacing fossil coal. “And we […]
Fentress Gets $1.4 Million Grant To Study Water Supply
Fentress County has received a $1.4 million USDA grant to study the county’s water supply and how it could impact development. Industrial Development Board Member Dwight Dixon said the study will come at no cost to the county. He said USDA wants to help rural communities understand another important aspect of recruiting industry. “We don’t […]
Fentress Standalone ER Opening Expected In April
An updated timeline for completion has Fentress County’s standalone ER opening its doors by the end of April. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said they had originally hoped to open in March, but delays in construction and getting materials pushed the date back. He said they do not foresee any more obstacles. “It’s been a long […]
Fentress County Clerk’s Office To Install Automated Kiosk
Fentress County Clerk’s Office set to offer new services to citizens through an automated kiosk. County Clerk Amanda Hicks said the kiosk provides automated services such as license renewals, address changes, and gun permit renewals. She said she hopes this will serve as a convenience both for her office and for residents. “Any time that […]
Fentress County Fire Department Finishes Fire Truck Replacements
Fentress County Fire Department has completed the process to replace of all four fire trucks in its fleet. Chief Larry Cooper said the final replacement was purchased for some $60,000 and picked up just last week. “The fleet we’ve got is really old and it’s really expensive to replace these trucks and we were in […]
Former Fentress Co Corrections Officer Arrested For Statutory Rape
A former Fentress County corrections officer indicted on one count of Statutory Rape and Aggravated Burglary following a TBI investigation Friday. According to the investigation results, Nicholas Alexander St. John met a juvenile at York Institute and engaged in sexual activity in an abandoned house of school property. St. John was employed by the Fentress […]
Fentress Approves Speed Limit For Black House Mountain Road
Fentress County Commissioners approved a speed limit for Black House Mountain Road. That after much discussion about safety issues when it comes to offroad vehicles on the road. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the road will now have a speed limit of 20 miles per hour. “And hopefully people will respect that and people will […]
Fentress Hoping To Recruit More Solid Waste Truck Drivers
Fentress County working to make its Solid Waste Department more attractive to potential truck drivers. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the commission recently approved a $2 per hour raise for licensed commercial drivers. “And when that goes into effect we’re hopeful that will help us get that all fixed up,” Johnson said. “We’re looking to […]
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Seeking Aid In Fentress
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary seeking help with resources as the non-profit continue to care for animals in Fentress County. President Sharon Cravens said the County Commission recently approved $400 a month to help with electric bills. She said while they are grateful for the aid, it’s not enough. “I know they have their budget they […]
Highway 127 Bridge And Paving Project Progressing On Schedule
A TDOT bridge construction project on Highway 127 in Fentress County about a third of the way completed. TDOT Community Relations Officer Rae-Anne Bradley said a 1,425-foot bridge is being constructed over Clear Creek. “This project is scheduled to be completed on time or before June 30th of 2025,” Bradley said. “There is another project to […]
