Fentress Doing Four Applications For Big South Fork Park Grant Funding
Fentress County approved a resolution to submit four grant applications for work at Big South Fork Park. Collier Engineering Consultant Arran Addington has been working with the county in the application process for $2.5 million worth of projects. He said that the state has some $8.7 million in funding to allocate. “There’s not a lot […]
Sen. Yager Pushing For Statewide Railroad Feasibility Bill To Increase Travel Opportunities
Senator Ken Yager working on legislation to explore passenger railroad service across the state. Yager said Senate Bill 2343 would require the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) perform a study and make recommendations and the feasibility of a railway. “It would provide a way to ship goods and maybe get some of the […]
Fentress Hoping For Success In CDBG Re-Application
Fentress County is trying once more to apply for a Community Development Block Grant to purchase two new ambulances. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that they missed the grant by just six points last round. He said in the reapplication they hope to address the lost points and get much-needed equipment for the county. “There […]
Fentress Pursuing $461K In Grants For Confinement Facilities
Fentress County is pursuing some $461,000 worth of equipment through an ELC grant for confinement facilities. Executive Jimmy Johnson said that the grant would cover things from HVAC system upgrades to a new X-Ray metal detector. “The person will walk up on this, they’ll turn just like an x-ray when they’re going to the doctor’s,” […]
Fentress Commission Approves Grant Application To Housing Agency
Fentress County Commissioners voted Monday to submit an application to the Tennessee Housing Agency’s 2022 Grant Program. County Grant Writer Amanda Mainord said that the county could get up to $500,000 to help low-income, elderly or disabled citizens get important home repairs. “Windows, roofs, HVAC systems,” Mainord said. “And this grant which is different from […]
Fentress To Apply For Arts Grant For Mural In Jamestown
Fentress County will apply for a Tennessee Arts Grant to place a mural in downtown Jamestown. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that the mural on East Central Avenue would showcase local scenery and the beauty of Fentress County. “As you come into the square there in Jamestown off of Highway 52 heading west there’s a […]
Bids Received For TDOT Highway 127 Project In Fentress
Bids have been received for TDOT’s Highway 127 project for work between Cumberland and Fentress Counties. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that the lowest bid came from Jones Brothers Contractors at some $84 million. “I was told that it would cover the bridge and then there’s some road work on the southern side of […]
14th Annual Jamestown Community Concert This Saturday
Jamestown will host its 14th annual Community Concert this Saturday. Event organizer and performer Justin Miller said that the event at the Jamestown Community Center will feature about 2 and a half hours of Elvis, country, and Christmas music. He said that the concert is free, but asks that attendees bring a new toy for […]
Fentress Chamber To Reactivate Leadership Programs
Leadership Fentress and Youth Leadership Fentress are gearing up for a comeback. Chamber of Commerce Tourism and Membership Director Seth Vaughn said that the courses are personal development programs that connect adults and high school students with industry leaders in the area. “I think that it’s an overall great thing to do to get involved […]
This Week: Putnam, White, Fentress Vote On Redistricting Plans
This Week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam Commission will have one last work session before voting on its redistricting plan Monday. Commissioners will gather at 5:00 p.m. for final questions or concerns for the 12-district plan. The commission meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. Multiple grant applications will be up for consideration. A 50/50 matching […]
