Roane State/TCAT Naming Building After Johnson, Yager
Fentress County’s new TCAT/Roane State Facility will be named after Tennessee Senator Ken Yager and Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson. The Tennessee Board of Regents approved the building name during a quarterly meeting on Friday. The Ken Yager & Jimmy Johnson Building currently under construction. Johnson said he feels honored. “You get a name on […]
Yager DUI Case Granted Continuance
Tennessee Senator Ken Yager’s DUI case was granted a continuance during the case’s motion hearing.
Yager: Court-Appointed Attorneys Receiving Raise
Court-appointed attorneys across Tennessee are getting an increase in their pay, because rural judges especially are struggling to find attorneys. Senator Ken Yager said the increase from fifty to sixty dollars an hour should help sessions judges find attorneys willing to work for the old rate. Yager said the change has already been approved for […]
Groundbreaking Friday For New Forestry Work Center
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Forestry Work Center in Livingston Friday. The $4 million facility will be located in Standing Stone State Forest. It will serve as a headquarters for forest management operations, landowner assistance programs, and vendor services. The facility will also house wildland fire control operations […]
Keisling Works On $500,000 Grant For Tennessee Marinas
Representative Kelly Keisling has secured new grant money designed to help marinas across the state further their tourism efforts. Keisling said it is a $500,000 waterways accessibility recreation grant that was established through a budget amendment he made in collaboration with Senator Ken Yager. Keisling said the Tennessee Marina Association brought the idea to him […]
Groundbreaking For New Fentress Higher Ed Campus
Jamestown and Fentress County celebrated the ground breaking Friday for the new TCAT/Roane State Higher Education facility set to be built just off old Highway 127. At least 700 students will be served annually at the 49,000 square foot facility. Governor Bill Lee earmarked $25 million toward the project in 2022 which will feature classes […]
Key: New RSCC Fentress Center Is The Heart Of County
“What makes this campus unique is it’s the heart of the community. It’s the heart of Fentress County.” That’s Roane State Community College Fentress Site Director Tinisha Key. Ket and President Chris Whaley joined county officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house Friday at the new Clarkrange facility. Key said the main benefit […]
