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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 52 for one. Highway 85 ... Read More »

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 time, cars begin to park ... Read More »

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 with the road lies in ... Read More »

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 bridge limit that’s on there ... Read More »