Fentress Seeking Public Input For Road Safety Action Plan
Fentress County officials are seeking public input as part of a new federal grant that will improve roadway safety across the county. Fentress County Highway Superintendent Ryan Reed said the county currently in the planning phase with the Safer Streets for All grant. While the grant will not fund road resurfacing, Reed said it could […]
Fentress Table Decision For Ambulance Station Expansion
Fentress County commissioners voted Tuesday night to table two resolutions involving additional funding commitments for the county’s proposed ambulance station expansion project. During discussion, commissioners noted the county’s building committee had been weighing two possible options for the expansion but was still waiting on firm cost estimates before making a recommendation. Some commissioners said they […]
Fentress Hiring Familiar Faces To Address Teacher Shortage
Fentress County Schools are looking close to home to combat a teacher shortage, hiring graduates of the district to return to the classroom. Fentress County Director of Schools Kristi Hall said the teacher shortage is an ongoing challenge for the district and for school systems across Tennessee. Hall said local graduates understand the county. “If […]
Fentress County Tackles Rising Animal Abuse With Hotline
The Fentress County Sheriff’s Office launched a dedicated animal abuse hotline to handle a rising number of livestock and domestic pet complaints across the county. Fentress County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy and Acting Sheriff Hunter Fowler assigned two investigators to monitor the new reporting system daily. The department created the dedicated line to streamline the […]
Ballard New Fentress County Veterans Service Officer
Fentress County has hired native and veteran Marcus Ballard as the county’s new Veterans Service Officer. Ballard served five years in the Navy as an ejection seat mechanic. Ballard said he took the position to help local veterans navigate the VA process. “Navigating the VA, it can be stressful, anxiety-ridden, and I just have a […]
York Institute Joins Putnam With Exemplary District Designation
York Institute recognized as one of the state’s exemplary districts by the Tennessee Department of Education for last school year. The designation is the highest honor a school district can receive. York Institute Director of Schools John Bush said York Institute has been making academic gains over the past few years, and last year’s TVAAS […]
Cumberland Playhouse Cast Jamestown Actress in Rudolph
A Jamestown native will take to the stage of the Cumberland County Playhouse in the new production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The Playhouse cast actress Vesper McNellis as Hermey the Misfit Elf in the holiday show. McNellis said she is proud to represent Fentress County on stage. McNellis said she began volunteering with the […]
Fentress Commissioners Approves Inmate Health Services
Fentress County Commissioners approved a contract renewal with TK Health for Fentress County Inmate Health Services. The county has used the provider since 2021. The commission previously had concerns about some of the clauses in the contract regarding mental health services. County Attorney Leslie Ledbetter said the clauses have been addressed and that she is […]
Fentress Awarded $997K For Ambulance Station Expansion
Fentress County will expand its ambulance station after being awarded a $997,000 Community Development Block Grant Thursday. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the county has seen growth over the past several years and that the station is currently not fit to handle the growth. Johnson said it was great for the county to receive […]
Clarkrange Bathroom Renovation Nearing Completion
Clarkrange High School is nearing the completion of the major bathroom renovation project in the school’s lobby area. Fentress County Director of Schools Kristi Hall said the school building was built in the 1960s and that area of the school has not seen major renovations since then. Hall said the project is being completed just […]
