Fentress ER Passes Final Inspection, Anticipates Wednesday Full Open
Fentress County’s new standalone ER prepping for a Wednesday opening date after passing the state inspection. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said passing the inspection means the ER is officially ready to start accepting patients. He said the final step was doing licensure checks on all equipment and procedures. “Mostly the equipment to make sure it […]
New Pall Mall Tower Brings Emergency Comms Coverage Up To 85 Percent
Fentress County’s 911 communications will see an improvement following the completion of a new tower in Pall Mall. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the county contributed 60 percent, the E-911 Department 35 percent, and the school board covered the remaining. He said that now the equipment is upgraded and new pieces purchased, they have five […]
Fentress Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Of Standalone ER In Jamestown
The community, local leaders and state officials gathered to celebrate the long-awaited Fentress County standalone ER facility ribbon-cutting Tuesday. Dr. James Shamiyeh is the Executive Vice President of Clinical Operations at UT Medical Center. He said that the key to making this a reality was the urgent need to fill the gap in emergency services. […]
Fentress Commission Approves Next Steps For TCAT/Roane State Campus
Fentress County Commission approved an agreement with the city of Jamestown to provide sewer for the future Roane State/TCAT campus. County Attorney Leslie Ledbetter said Jamestown agreed to provide city sewer despite the fact that the property is just outside city limits. She said an adjoining property already has city sewer, and the extension would […]
Fentress Community Coming Together After Tornadoes Sunday
The Fentress County community is coming together to support one another after two EF-1 tornadoes on Sunday. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the tornadoes were approximately 900 feet wide and traveled just over 10 miles. He said while there was significant property damage to homes, barns and garages, there were no injuries or fatalities. “It’s […]
Fentress, Cumberland Report Damage Following Sunday Storms, No Injuries Reported
Widespread damage to property in Fentress and Cumberland Counties following Sunday evening’s storms. Both Fentress County and Cumberland County emergency personnel said they received videos from folks in the community showing tornadoes touching down. Fentress Emergency Planning Commission Chair Gary Peters said the tornado started in the Wilder community and appeared to jump back and […]
Fentress About Halfway Complete With Pall Mall Radio Tower Upgrades
Fentress County’s new Pall Mall radio tower about halfway complete with its upgrades. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the county had previously made an agreement with Byrdstown to use its water tower. He said they ended up having to go a different route when they realized the system would be too high. “About probably another […]
State Court Of Appeals Orders Full Restitution Hearing For Former Fentress Finance Employee
The State Court of Appeals has ordered a full restitution hearing for a former Fentress County finance department employee. Kellye Rhea Crabtree pled guilty in June 2021 on theft of property over $60,000 and two other charges. The incident involved Crabtree’s work in the finance department from 2014-2018 in which she allegedly stole more than […]
Manna House Ministries Helping Those With Substance Abuse Issues
Fentress County’s Manna House Ministries is working to help those struggling with addiction through a faith-based recovery program. Director Billy Webb said the nonprofit works in the same context as outpatient therapy. He said they also help to connect patients to potential resources they may need in their recovery journeys. “Oftentimes it’s really misunderstood about […]
Fentress Senior Advisory Board To Create Fundraising Committee
Fentress County Senior Advisory Board set to host a special called meeting to create a fundraising committee this Wednesday. Senior Center Director Alice Kirby said the board has played a vital role in the Senior Center’s operations and helped to guide the direction of the center. She said the fundraising committee will help streamline the […]
