Jamestown Group Offering New Service For Those In Need
Jamestown’s Community House has launched a Refresh and Refuel Program helping provide for people without consistent access to food and clean water. The program offers people in need hot showers and meals once a week. Community House Executive Director Rachelle Kerr said many people in Fentress County lack access to running water, electricity, or air […]
Jamestown Park Adds Sensory Friendly Playground Equipment
The Jamestown Rotary Club has added sensory-friendly playground equipment to Jamestown City Park. President April Conatser said sensory parks are designed to stimulate or soothe the five senses. Conatser said the club saw a need for space in the park where anyone could play, regardless of their ability. “Every element of the area was chosen […]
Overton Opening Bids To Replace Dogwalk Road Bridge
Overton County opening bids Thursday to replace a bridge connecting the Monroe and Alpine communities.
Fentress Will Refurbish Old Ag Building
The Fentress County Commission approved a resolution to pay for the refurbishment of the old ag building to house the county’s workforce development and adult education programs. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said Monday the project is necessary because there is not enough space in the Board of Education building where the programs currently exist. Finance […]
Clarkrange Cuts Ribbon On New Registration Kiosk
Clarkrange has a new vehicle registration kiosk allowing locals to renew their registration without having to drive across the county. Fentress County Clerk Amanda Hicks said the kiosk allows citizens to scan their current registration or renewal postcard and pay to renew their vehicle’s registration. Hicks said she hopes the kiosk will save time and […]
Jamestown Splash Pad Opens With Improved Accessibility
The Jamestown Splash Pad opened early to keep the children on summer break from having to leave town to use one. Parks and Recreation Director Steven Brown said the community has been excited for the facility to start its second season. Brown said they have added a new accessibility feature to the pad since last […]
Fentress Historical Member Honored With Award
Fentress County Historical Society Director Kathy Williams honored with a lifetime achievement award from the East Tennessee Historical Society. Williams said she was nominated by other members of the Fentress County Historical Society. She said she handles most of the organization’s research efforts. “I just feel honored that, and I feel like that there’s other […]
Jamestown Celebrating Mark Twain Park Renovations
Jamestown’s Mark Twain Park will celebrate renovations during a ground breaking Tuesday. Longtime Volunteer Crystal Thompkins said they added a new statue to the park of a metal flower with a bookworm reading “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” in honor of Mark Twain. Thompkins said she hopes the beatification effort will help people to better appreciate […]
4 UC Residents Arrested In State Sex Investigation
Four Upper Cumberland residents among 12 people arrested in a Tennessee investigation into online child exploitation and sextortion. Three McMinnville men face charges of sexual exploitation of a minor. 42-year old Garry Alford, 32-year old Johnathan Curtis, and 38-year old Clifton Johnston face one count each. 29-year old Courtney Staggs of Jamestown faces 14 counts […]
Minor Damage, Flooding After Wednesday’s Storms
Widespread flooding is affecting Upper Cumberland communities after Wednesday’s storms passed through. EMA Directors reported minimal damage to structures but advised caution for drivers. Jackson County EMA Director Derek Woolbright said any roads in the county near water are flooded and many are impassable. He said people should treat this like winter weather: if you […]
