Fentress County

Created 1823 from Morgan, Overton and White counties; named in honor of James Fentress (1763-1843), speaker of the state house, chairman of Montgomery County Court, commissioner to select seats for Haywood, Carroll, Gibson and Weakley counties.

Did You Know?WWI hero and Congressional Medal of Honor recepient Sgt. Alvin C. York was born in Fentress County. Actor Gary Cooper won an oscar for his portrayal of York in 'Sergeant York', which was released in 1941. When York passed away in September 1964 President Johnson sent General Matthew Ridgeway as his representative. Ridgeway was the WWII commander of York's old division- the 82nd Airborne. Governor Frank Clement and former Governor Prentice Cooper were also in attendance at York's funeral.

Population16,805

County SeatJamestown

Land Area (SQ Miles)499

State SenatorSen. Ken Yager (12th District)
Legislative Office: 615.741.1449

State RepresentativeRep. John Mark Windle (41st District)
Legislative Office: 615.741.1260

County Mayor The Honorable John Mullinix
Office: 931.879.7713

District Office Contact Jamestown Office
Congressman Lincoln Davis
629 North Main Street
Jamestown, TN 38556
Phone: 931.879.2361
Fax: 931.879.2389

Mailing Address P.O. Box 964, Jamestown, TN 38556

Local Links and Resources Fentress County Chamber of Commerce
Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Site