Jamestown Woman Arrested In Link To Residential Fire
A joint investigation by TBI and the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of a Jamestown woman in connection with a residential fire that occurred Thursday morning along Wright Place Road. 59-year-old Regina Owens Scroggins was arrested after investigators determined that Scroggins intentionally set the fire while the homeowners were still inside. […]
Big South Writers Workshop Empowers Aspiring Authors
A Jamestown-area author has organized a new support group to help writers of all experience levels navigate the complexities of storytelling and publishing. Big South Fork Writers Group Organizer Leslie Helm said the initiative began after a previous group in Crossville became too large to address specific needs. She noted that the new gathering aims […]
Jamestown Making Progress On City Lake Electric Building
Jamestown making progress on its estimated $2.8 million electric building at City Lake. Jamestown Water and Wastewater Superintendent Jacob Burke said the new building is being paid for by an ARP grant. Burke said the electric building is essentially a control center for the raw water intake station. Burke said the city has made significant […]
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 […]
Vigil Thursday Remembers Lives Lost To Domestic Violence
The Avalon Center hosts a candlelight vigil in Spencer on Thursday to remember the lives lost to domestic violence. Avalon Center Domestic Violence Court Advocate Andrew Harsanyi said the vigils are part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Harnsanyi said it is important for the community to understand people continue to lose their loves to domestic […]
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 […]
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 Chamber Celebrates 50 Years Of Service This Week
The Fentress County Chamber of Commerce has been supporting business and the community for 50 years and the chamber will celebrate this week. Chamber Director Jacob Rosenbaum said Fentress County has a history of small business success, and it consistently ranks among the top counties for small businesses in Tennessee. Rosenbaum said local business leaders […]
Jamestown Set To Begin $2.2M Water Intake Upgrade
Jamestown has received the go-ahead from the Fentress County Commission to begin an estimated $2.2 million project to upgrade the city’s water intake. Jamestown Water Superintendent Jacob Burke said the intake will receive brand-new electrical wiring, controls, a new electrical building, and a backup generator. Burke said the system outdated. “You know, how things change […]
Jamestown Removing Fluoride From City Water In August
Jamestown City Council has approved moving forward with the removal of fluoride from the city’s water. Jamestown Water Superintendent Jacob Burke said in the 1970s, many cities across the nation added fluoride to their water to provide a form of dental care to citizens. Burke said fluoride has been talked about more recently, as over […]
