Tag Archives: Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson

Fentress County’s ADA compliance projects are about 70 to 80 percent complete. That is according to Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson who said they’ve been working on 21 buildings since October. Johnson said with the $1.2 million in state funding they’ve been able to address parks, ball fields, the senior center and the library. “Biggest one right now, we’re going ... Read More »

Fentress County Commissioners approved a new site for a Clarkrange Convenience Center Monday night. Commissioners agreed to purchase a sixth site, added to the list of five other sites under consideration Monday night. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the half-acre lot will cost the county $20,000. “Talked with T-DOT, so we have to have it completed by April the 7th,” ... Read More »

Fentress County Commissioners will explore potential land-use rules on cell phone towers. County Commissioners heard concerns from two Fentress County residents this week, after a neighbor allowed a cell phone tower to be built on his property. Commissioners agreed to form a committee to look at the issue. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the committee will explore options, looking ... Read More »

Four pieces of land will be considered for a new Clarkrange Convenience Center. Fentress County Commissioners heard proposals on the land Monday night. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said a decision needs to be made on the Clarkrange convenience center by April 7. Commissioners voted unanimously to spend more time looking at the properties submitted. The consideration of the four ... Read More »

Several Upper Cumberland County Executives said a regional mask mandate is not off the table, but enforcement is a concern. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the state has not given county leaders a way to require residents to wear face coverings. “They have gave the county mayors, the county executives the authority to mandate masks. That is true,” ... Read More »