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Billy Jennings Named New Fentress Red Cross Director

Billy Jennings is the new Director of the Fentress County Red Cross. Jennings said he has worked with the Red Cross in Fentress County since the early 1980s. Jennings said he was involved with contacting people in the military about major life events while they were deployed. Jennings said he also has experience working with […]

Fentress Clerk Office Requesting To Become Passport Facility

The Fentress County Clerk’s Office wants to help residents with the passport process. Fentress County Clerk Amanda Hicks said serving as a passport acceptance facility would mean the office could verify documents needed for the passport application process. Hicks said passport document verification is a service that many Fentress County residents have been asking for. […]

Gas Pipeline Project Awaiting Permits, Set To Begin This Fall

The Ridgeline natural gas pipeline project will begin this fall. Enbridge Representative Art Haskins told Fentress County Commissioners the company is waiting to receive a water crossing permit from TDEC and a permit from the Corps of Engineers. Enbridge Project Supervisor Kurt Newman said clearing land will begin in Trousdale and Roane County and work […]

Roane State Celebrates Derby, Fentress Students At Gala

Fentress County’s Roane State Campus will offer up a taste of Kentucky Derby weekend Saturday to help students. The Roane State foundation and community members brainstormed ideas for a fundraiser before settling on the Scholarship Gala. Director Cheryl Tays said money will go to the Scholarship Foundation. “One of the mission statements of Roane State […]

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 […]