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Fentress County Historical Society Collecting and preserving and sharing the history and heritage of Fentress County since 1968.

1924This Timber Wolf was caught by G.C. Stockton his farm in 1923-1924. G. C. kept it for several years before turning i...
10/12/2026

1924
This Timber Wolf was caught by G.C. Stockton his farm in 1923-1924. G. C. kept it for several years before turning it into the State of Tennessee for a bounty. Bob Brooks is pictured with the wolf.

The Fentress Historical Society presents...Come, Hear and Feel the Horror story of the hanging of James Calvin "Cal" Log...
10/11/2026

The Fentress Historical Society presents...
Come, Hear and Feel the Horror story of the hanging of James Calvin "Cal" Logsdon (1849-1872, Jamestown, TN) by Jim Buck on the third floor (there is an elevator) of the Historical Courthouse in downtown Jamestown. Doors will open at 4:00 for the 5:00 program.

101 Main St N, Jamestown
Thursday, October 29, 2026

10/11/2026

On Sept 24th we had as our guest speaker Howard Ray Duncan talking about the Trail of Tears. He did a fantastic job!

The Fentress County Historical Society and the Jamestown Garden Club worked together to honor John William Beaty (1958-2...
10/10/2026

The Fentress County Historical Society and the Jamestown Garden Club worked together to honor John William Beaty (1958-2026) and Wanda June (Sewell) Hatfield (1937-2026) by planting two Paw Paw trees in the Mark Twain Park

Members of the historical society were joined by family members and friends sharing memories of both John and Wanda, both lifelong residents of the county.

John was a special friend to the historical society. He was always there to help in any capacity needed and served on the board for many years. He was a fabulous story teller and listening to his historical tales was always a treat.

Wanda was the last surviving member of the Fentress County Historical Society. She was secretary and then took over as Editor of the newsletter in 1998. She put out 4 letters a year until her health stopped her in the summer of 2025. Wanda was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the East Tennessee Historical Society in 2025. She was involved with the Historical Society since 1968 and was the county historian when she passed.

1925Polly Jane Delk and Leonard Crouch
10/09/2026

1925
Polly Jane Delk and Leonard Crouch

Join us this Thursday
10/07/2026

Join us this Thursday

A Peavyhouse reunion in Western Cove Valley in Fentress County on September 5, 1976. First Row L to RMerlie Tipton Peavy...
10/05/2026

A Peavyhouse reunion in Western Cove Valley in Fentress County on September 5, 1976.
First Row L to R
Merlie Tipton Peavyhouse, Avo Peavyhouse Conatser, Elsie Beaty Peavyhouse (Walter's widow), Martha Bowden Peavyhouse (Avo Conatser's daughter), Effie Reagan (Wilma Pinckley's mother) , Clyde Peavyhouse
Back Row L to R
Will Peavyhouse, Avo's son, unknown, Willie Beaty, Avo's daughter, unknown, unknown but Avo's relative, Irene Conatser (Troy's wife), Avo's son, Joel Peavyhouse, Troy Conatser, William Reagan Pinckley, .

The Fentress County Historical Society, with the assistance of the Jamestown Garden Club, will be planting two trees thi...
10/04/2026

The Fentress County Historical Society, with the assistance of the Jamestown Garden Club, will be planting two trees this Thursday, October 8 at 10 am in honor of John William Beaty (1958-2026) and Wanda Jane (Sewell) Hatfield (1937-2026) at the Mark Twain Park in Jamestown. Please join us and share in their memories as we honor their service to our town and it's history.

Opal York and Ted Brooks before they were married in 1929 on Brewstertown Bridge in 1929
10/02/2026

Opal York and Ted Brooks before they were married in 1929 on Brewstertown Bridge in 1929

1910Mrs. A. B. Adkins Sr of Wilder TN
09/28/2026

1910
Mrs. A. B. Adkins Sr of Wilder TN

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PO Box 1431, 103A N Smith Street
Jamestown, TN
38556

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(931) 879-4333

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