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The community, local leaders and state officials gathered to celebrate the long-awaited Fentress County standalone ER facility ribbon-cutting Tuesday. Dr. James Shamiyeh is the Executive Vice President of Clinical Operations at UT Medical Center. He said that the key to making this a reality was the urgent need to fill the gap in emergency services. “This is an area that ... Read More »

Fentress County received state approval Friday for some $5.2 million to address critical drinking water needs. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the county serves as a conduit for the funds that will be dispersed to Jamestown, Allardt, and the utility district. He said projects include raw water intake rehabilitation and old waterline replacements by the utility district. “The city of ... Read More »

The Fentress County community is coming together to support one another after two EF-1 tornadoes on Sunday. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the tornadoes were approximately 900 feet wide and traveled just over 10 miles. He said while there was significant property damage to homes, barns and garages, there were no injuries or fatalities. “It’s amazing how people will come ... Read More »

Fentress County’s new Pall Mall radio tower about halfway complete with its upgrades. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the county had previously made an agreement with Byrdstown to use its water tower. He said they ended up having to go a different route when they realized the system would be too high. “About probably another 100 or 150 feet in ... Read More »

An updated timeline for completion has Fentress County’s standalone ER opening its doors by the end of April. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said they had originally hoped to open in March, but delays in construction and getting materials pushed the date back. He said they do not foresee any more obstacles. “It’s been a long time waiting on it I ... Read More »

Fentress County using Community Development Block Grant funding to purchase two ambulances to add to its fleet. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said with the standalone ER almost completed, having the additional ambulances will be a huge benefit. “Of course, they’ll still have to be making runs going out of the county making runs and such,” Johnson said. “But it will ... Read More »

South Fentress Park will close for the winter season starting Wednesday, December 21st. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said this is an annual process that started about four or five years ago. He said crews will use this closure as a time to catch up on maintenance. “If there’s any trees that need to be cut at this time we can ... Read More »

Fentress County Commissioners approved a speed limit for Black House Mountain Road. That after much discussion about safety issues when it comes to offroad vehicles on the road. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the road will now have a speed limit of 20 miles per hour. “And hopefully people will respect that and people will slow down and ride their ... Read More »

Fentress County has officially set a date to open its new standalone ER. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said though March 7th is later than they originally hoped, the county is happy for a light at the end of the tunnel. “They had to do some moving of some electrical boxes and such that they had to move before work,” Johnson ... Read More »

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary seeking help with resources as the non-profit continue to care for animals in Fentress County. President Sharon Cravens said the County Commission recently approved $400 a month to help with electric bills. She said while they are grateful for the aid, it’s not enough. “I know they have their budget they have to go by and ... Read More »