Fentress Budget Committee Looking To Solve EMS Retention
An increase of $33 for on-call EMS pay approved by the Fentress County Budget Committee on Thursday night. The on-call pay is currently $7, increasing to $40 on July 1 if approved in the final county budget. Commissioner Larry Cooper said an increase to just $30 might not work for current EMS employees. “I know […]
HWY 127 Corridor Widening From Crossville To Jamestown Starting
Work has started on improvements and widening of the Highway 127 corridor between Crossville and Jamestown. T-DOT Spokesperson Jennifer Flynn said utility relocation has begun in Cumberland County to widen 4.9 miles from north of I-40 to Potato Farm Road for $62.9 million dollars. Flynn said there are seven individual widening projects included. “The need […]
Fentress Proposing Bridge Name To Memorialize local WWII Veteran
Fentress County looks to honor a local World War II hero by requesting the state to name a bridge in his honor. This is the bridge located at the overpass of Highway 52 and Highway 127. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the bridge would be named the Sergeant Willie E. Crabtree Memorial Bridge after the […]
COVID, Administration Change Delays Jamestown Splash Pad Construction
The Jamestown splash pad project has been held up and construction will not begin until August. Chief Financial Officer Gail Dishmon said COVID supply chain delays were at the root of the setback. Dishmon said delays were also caused because of having to change names on the contracts when a new administration took over in […]
Fentress Highway Department Opens Fuel Reserves For Emergency Services
Fentress County has taken extra precautions to ensure there is enough fuel for emergency services. Highway Superintendent Joey Reagan said he and EMA director James Bilbrey collaborated with TEMA out of concern there would be a shortage related to the Colonial Pipeline Shortage. “Since we’ve got a fuel reserve and got their pumps,” Reagan said. […]
New Fentress Courthouse Renovations Showcase Historic Look
The Fentress County Courthouse is rounding the corner on completion after beginning work in October. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that they are 85-90 percent complete on the project. Johnson said an emphasis has been put on keeping the historic feel to the building. “We’re losing so much history in the country nowadays,” Johnson said. […]
“Very Good” Strawberry Picking Season Begins
This year’s Upper Cumberland strawberry crop will be one of the best in recent years according to local farmers. Strawberry season typically runs from mid-April to mid-June, as strawberries thrive in warm, sunny environments. Though the Upper Cumberland has seen some cold snaps this spring, Edwards Orchard farmer and owner Bobby Edwards said it will […]
Clarkrange HS Army JROTC Claims National Title On First Attempt
The Clarkrange High School Army JROTC have claimed another national title after winning the Fitness Championship at Daytona Beach, Florida. RTOC Instructor 1st Sergeant Gilbert Sandoval said this event has historically been won by the Navy and Air Force but now the Army JROTC has claimed victory. Sandoval said his nine cadets were the only […]
Seven Arrested In Fentress, Meth and Stolen Pistol Found
Seven people arrested in Fentress County in a drug bust where officers found 30 grams of methamphetamine, cannabis and a stolen .40 caliber pistol. The Fentress County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at the home of Hunter and Natasha Dixon on Little Hurricane Trail. According to the report, Hunter Dixon refused to listen to […]
Fentress Health Department Roof Project Has Bid Winner
A bid approved for the replacement of the Fentress County Health Department roof. A $29,600 bid from Turner Roofing was awarded the project. Finance Director Tyler Arms said there were awnings with soffit found to be rotting, which is going to increase the cost of the project. “This is through the money with the health […]
