Fentress Seeking Public Input For Road Safety Action Plan
Fentress County officials are seeking public input as part of a new federal grant that will improve roadway safety across the county. Fentress County Highway Superintendent Ryan Reed said the county currently in the planning phase with the Safer Streets for All grant. While the grant will not fund road resurfacing, Reed said it could […]
Fentress, Pickett, Van Buren Ballots Set For County Elections
With the qualifying candidate deadline expiring on Thursday, the ballots are set for county elections in Fentress, Pickett, and Van Buren County. In Fentress County, Jacob Rosenbaum, Larry Cooper, and Robert Cooper will run for county executive. Hunter Fowler, Rodney Insco Sr., and Gary “Goose” Ledbetter will run for Sheriff. A total of 17 candidates […]
Fentress County Glenobey Road Construction Completed
Fentress County’s Glenobey Road has reopened, with construction completed earlier this week. The 825-foot section of road had become unsafe, washing out and sliding off the side of the hill. Fentress County Road Superintendent Ryan Reed called the improvements elaborate. “This same repair has been used around several roads in Fentress County,” Reed said. “Highway […]
Fentress Food Bank Needs More Parking; Trying To Fix Long-Term Issue
Parking has become an issue at the Fentress County Food Bank as overflow is disrupting traffic in nearby areas. Food Bank Director Rob Pearce said the gravel parking lot is too small to support clients, volunteers and their monthly delivery truck. He said when volunteers, clients and the delivery truck are there at the same […]
Glenobey Road Repairs 60 Percent Finished; Target Date November 1
Glenobey Road repairs in Fentress County are about 60 percent finished, with the overall completion date set for November 1. Fentress County Highway Superintendent Ryan Reed said that all the excavations and vertical wall stabilization are finished. Reed said they are now in the process of building the retaining wall. Reed said that the problem […]
Fentress Approves $1.1M T-DOT Bid For Bridge Replacement
Fentress County Commission approved a $1.1 million bid to replace a bridge on Jonesville Road over Bridge Creek. Highway Superintendent Ryan Reed said the project would be 100 percent covered by T-DOT. He said the project is on T-DOT’s priority wish list. “In six months it’ll be completely done,” Reed said. “So with the five-ton […]
