Rosenbaum Targets Growth As New Fentress Executive
Newly elected Fentress County Executive Jacob Rosenbaum preparing to transition into his new role with a focus on implementing ways to manage the area’s recent economic expansion. Rosenbaum said the community must engage in a strategic planning process to address the challenges of rapid development. Rosenbaum said the county has experienced record-setting growth over the […]
Fentress Officials To Rebid Transfer Sinkhole Repairs
Fentress County will rebid a repair project for a deteriorating concrete floor at the Solid Waste Transfer Station after receiving only one bid that exceeded $250,000. Solid Waste Director Michael Rick said the floor is deteriorating at a rapid rate due to what engineers believe is a sinkhole caused by groundwater. Rick said the current […]
Fentress Commission Honors Retiring Executive Johnson
County and state officials honored retiring Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson during Monday’s commission meeting with multiple proclamations and an honorary appointment from Governor Bill Lee. State Representative Kelly Keisling said the joint proclamation from the Tennessee House of Representatives recognizes Johnson’s leadership in securing millions of dollars in grants for the county since taking […]
Emergency Declared After Historic Fentress County Flooding
Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson declared a state of emergency Monday morning following weekend flooding that left several communities inaccessible and caused significant damage. Fentress County Emergency Management Agency Director James Bilbrey said the floods this weekend were some of the worst he has ever seen. Bilbrey said the northern end of the county near […]
Fentress EMS Relocation Enables Multiple Agency Expansions
Fentress County moving forward with the construction of a new EMS facility to enable the expansion of multiple county agencies while saving millions of dollars in future costs. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the project transitioned from a renovation of the existing 30-year-old ambulance building to a new construction project following a suggestion from […]
Fentress Repurposing Grant To Build New EMS Facility
Fentress County officials exploring plans to build a new EMS facility, shifting away from an earlier proposal to renovate and expand the existing building. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the County’s Rescue Squad and Senior Center are in need of expansions as well due to growth. Johnson said rather than spending additional money on […]
Fentress Commission To Appoint New Sheriff On Monday
Fentress County Commission will host a special-called meeting Monday to make an appointment for Sheriff. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) has handled the search process up until this point. Johnson said Monday night will be the first time the county commission will get to interview the candidates. […]
Fentress Table Decision For Ambulance Station Expansion
Fentress County commissioners voted Tuesday night to table two resolutions involving additional funding commitments for the county’s proposed ambulance station expansion project. During discussion, commissioners noted the county’s building committee had been weighing two possible options for the expansion but was still waiting on firm cost estimates before making a recommendation. Some commissioners said they […]
Johnson Not Running; Said Time To Step Away After 54
After serving two terms, Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said he is not running for re-election in the August election. Johnson said he has been helping Fentress County in various ways since he was 16 years old. Johnson said now that he is 70 years old, he believes it’s time to step away. “When you […]
Fentress Board Approves Outpatient Drug Treatment Launch
Fentress County Commissioners approved funding Monday night to begin intensive outpatient treatment for drug addiction. Opioid settlement money will be used to fund a one-year agreement with Jamestown’s Manna House Ministries. Director Billy Webb said the new program would be an alternative to inpatient drug treatment, something Fentress County does not have. Webb said patients […]
