Tag Archives: Jamestown

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 in nursing, construction, manufacturing and ... Read More »

The York Country Store in Jamestown recovering after the 22nd annual World Championship for an Upper Cumberland-native card game called “Pig.” Pall Mall resident Jim Buck puts on the event every year to celebrate the heritage of Pickett and Fentress County. He said he and his wife were in Las Vegas, Nevada where they were inspired to begin hosting the ... Read More »

Jamestown’s Justin Miller will showcase his tribute to Elvis this weekend at the Smoky Mountain Elvis Festival. The Ultimate Elvis Contest will take place over three days in Pigeon Forge starting Friday. Miller said he has been doing a tribute to Elvis sine 1995. He said he feels like those 29 years have been training for this contest. “I started ... Read More »

The building that houses the Fentress County Chamber of Commerce received significant updates for the first time in some 25 years. The Old Fentress County Jail House is also home to the Fentress County Visitors Center and Ye Ole Jail Museum. Executive Director Jacob Rosenbaum said the County Commission appropriated $20,000 of American Rescue Plan funding to completely renovate chamber ... Read More »

A new cornhole league coming to Jamestown, beginning Thursday. Sawbriar Brewery Owner Rhonda Moody said they were looking for something to entertain residents during the winter months. Moody said each Thursday night, people can sign up to compete in the competitive or casual league, depending on their level of experience. “It’s a lot of fun to watch the grown-ups and ... Read More »

Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said funding has been cleared for the early design phase of a new Higher Education Center. The 49,000-square-foot facility will be shared by Roane State and TCAT. It will be located on a 33-acre site on Old Highway 127 South just outside the Jamestown city limits. Johnson said he was waiting on the State Building ... Read More »

Christmas parade season goes into overdrive this weekend across the Upper Cumberland. Pickett County is celebrating the holidays with the “Christmas in Byrdstown” event and Christmas parade Saturday. It will be at the Pickett County Library featuring music, food, and even an appearance from Santa Claus. The event begins at 9am. The Jamestown Rotary Club hosts its annual parade Saturday ... Read More »

A new law requires dog owners to provide sufficient shelter during winter months. The law requires a shelter to be made of sound material and be enclosed on all sides with an entrance big enough for the dog and a solid floor. During winter months bedding is required in the shelter. Sharon Cravens is President of Jamestown’s Best Friends Sanctuary. ... Read More »

York Institute honored with the Governor’s Civics Seal, recognizing individual schools and districts that make civics and history a priority. York Institute Director of Schools John Bush said when he saw the requirements for the seal he realized they were already meeting them. He said getting the seal would not be possible without Student Counseling President Tonya Brow and US ... Read More »

The Jamestown City Park Soccer Field will be lined with 100 flags starting Saturday. The flags represent a different local hero whether it be a military member, a first responder or a teacher. Rotary Club member Crystal Tompkins said this is the first time a Field of Flags has been showcased in Jamestown. “When you sit there and see these ... Read More »