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 Volunteer Rescue Squad Fundraiser Underway
The Fentress County Volunteer Rescue Squad kicked off its annual picture fundraiser Thursday. Rescue Squad Captain James Strong said the picture fundraiser is a long-standing tradition in Fentress County. Strong said a photography studio goes door to door to collect money from residents, and those who donate $30 or more can get an 8×5 family […]
McMinnville Working To Expand Rescue Squad Building To Accommodate Truck
McMinnville making plans to expand its rescue squad building. Safety Committee Chair Zach Sutton said the squad recently purchased a 15-year-old rescue truck that will be able to house all of the equipment necessary for their rescues. “They have to be able to get a lot of equipment to an area and that’s going to […]
Putnam Rescue Squad Rescues Resident Stuck In Steep Embankment
The Putnam County Rescue Squad saved a citizen Thursday morning that fell down a steep embankment in the western portion of the county. The hiker was stuck in a 50 foot drop off over night until a neighbor heard a cry for help the following morning. The county’s rope rescue team along with other emergency […]
Hermitage Springs VFD And Rescue Hosts Fundraising Car Cruise
The Hermitage Springs Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue is holding an 83 mile cruise to help raise money. Chief Jeff Fleming said this type of fundraiser is a first and felt trying this car cruise would be safe after COVID cancelled all 2020 fundraising. Fleming said that registration starts at 10:00 AM and the cars […]
Overton EMA Reflects On Ice Storm Aftermath
The Overton-Pickett County E911 Board met for the first time since the February ice storm. Overton EMA Director Chris Masiongale reflected on the efforts during and after the storm to help the county. Masiongale said that throughout this time he never asked for assistance that someone was not willing to provide at a moments notice. […]
Smithville-Dekalb Rescue Squad Needs Funding To Increase Capabilities
The Smithville-Dekalb County Rescue Squad will go to the county commission to request funding to form a Swift Water Rescue Task Force. Rescue Squad Captain Dustin Johnson said cars being swept off the road from flooding is an increasing issue. Johnson said the rescue squad is going to ask the county for $18,000. “What we’re […]
Twin Lakes Fullfills 15 Grants Around Upper Cumberland
Twin Lakes has decided to fund 15 community grants in the Upper Cumberland to try and assist with issues the pandemic has created. Marketing and Sales Manager Lea Ann Gore said the board of directors made the decision to commit more than $70,000. Gore said Twin Lakes knew the need was pressing with nearly double […]
