Fentress Couple Indicted For Finincially Exploiting Elder Relatives
A Fentress County couple indicted, accused of financially exploiting two elderly relatives. 54-year-old Bucky Joe Pierce and his wife, 49-year-old Heather Pierce, allegedly took thousands of dollars from victims for their own personal gain. Bucky Joe Pierce has been indicted on eight counts of financial exploitation of elderly or vulnerable adults, while Heather Pierce was […]
11-Time World Champion Teaching Horse Clinic In Jamestown
An 11-time world champion spent the past two days in Jamestown teaching horsemanship. Greg Robinson said he is touring the country to show his brand of working with horses, something different than traditional methods. Robinson said he has found a better way to better communicate by putting in less effort. Robinson said great horsemen master […]
Fentress To Pay More Of Employee Health Insurance
Fentress County commissioners have approved covering more costs on individual health insurance policies for full-time county employees. The county will now cover an estimated $574, compared to the current estimated $405. Commissioner Larry Cooper said the commission has considered the idea several times during budget meetings, but the idea has fallen through the cracks. Cooper […]
Community House, Fentress Chamber Hosting Dinner
Fentress County non-profit Community House hosting a first Farm to Table dinner Tuesday. Community House Executive Director Rachelle Kerr said the meal will be made from locally sourced ingredients. Kerr said proceeds from the meal will go toward the non-profit’s goal of having a working farm for participants to live on. “It seems so fitting […]
Second Harvest Trying To Answer Food Distribution Questions
Second Harvest of East Tennessee trying to work through a few issues as it prepares to take over the food commodity program in Cumberland and Fentress County. Executive Director and CEO Elaine Streno said the last few months have consisted of working with the local human resources agencies to learn about each county. Streno said […]
27 Malnourished Horses Rescued From Jamestown Property
More horses are being rescued from abuse and harm today thanks to public awareness. That’s according to Ashley Ford, Executive Director of Horse Haven. The horse rescue agency joined other agencies this week in taking 25 horses and two ponies from a Jamestown property after reports of severe malnutrition and poor living conditions. “I don’t […]
Fentress Gets Grant For Economic Development Studies
Fentress County will use some $50,000 in Three Star Grant money to study the best ways to attract new lodging, grocery stores, and retail development. Fentress County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jacob Rosenbaum said the county has a great tourism economy, but he hopes the studies can help increase the some $9.2 million in […]
Fentress Fire Department Holding 9/11 Memorial Walk
The Fentress County Fire Department remembers the lives of those lost during the 9/11 attacks at a memorial walk. Fire Lt. Tyler Arms said Saturday’s walk is a 3.43 miles to honor the 343 firefighters who died in the attacks. Arms said the idea came up a few years ago when some firefighters attended a […]
Fentress Volunteer Rescue Squad Fundraiser Underway
The Fentress County Volunteer Rescue Squad kicked off its annual picture fundraiser Thursday. Rescue Squad Captain James Strong said the picture fundraiser is a long-standing tradition in Fentress County. Strong said a photography studio goes door to door to collect money from residents, and those who donate $30 or more can get an 8×5 family […]
Fentress Community House Celebrates First Year In Service
The Community House in Fentress County has spent its first year of service building out the infrastructure of the foundation. Executive Director Rachel Kerr said the Community House offered warming facilities in the winter and the Refresh and Refuel outreach over the summer. Kerr said people’s support for the Community House was this first year’s […]
