New Higher Education Campus Opens in Jamestown, Expanding Opportunities for Fentress County
Quote from Enoch on August 31, 2026, 8:05 pmResidents of Fentress County now have greater access to higher education and workforce training thanks to the opening of a new educational facility in Jamestown. The modern campus, shared by Roane State Community College and TCAT Oneida-Huntsville, represents a significant investment in the future of local students and the regional workforce.
The new 49,000-square-foot facility offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs designed to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Programs focus on areas such as healthcare, manufacturing, and technical training, helping students gain practical skills that can lead directly to employment opportunities.
Community leaders and education officials celebrated the opening of the campus, highlighting its potential to strengthen the local economy and create new pathways for career advancement. The facility provides students with access to modern classrooms, training spaces, and educational resources closer to home.
The building was named in recognition of the efforts of Senator Ken Yager and Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson, whose support helped bring the project to fruition. State leaders, educational partners, and local officials worked together to secure funding and advance the project from concept to completion.
The new campus replaces Roane State’s previous location in Clarkrange and is expected to serve students from throughout Fentress County and surrounding communities. Officials believe the facility will play an important role in addressing workforce needs across Tennessee by preparing graduates with the knowledge and skills employers are seeking.
In addition to expanding educational opportunities, community supporters have launched scholarship fundraising efforts to help local students pursue higher education and career training programs.
The opening of the new campus marks an important milestone for Fentress County, providing expanded access to education, workforce development, and opportunities that can benefit generations of students to come.
Residents of Fentress County now have greater access to higher education and workforce training thanks to the opening of a new educational facility in Jamestown. The modern campus, shared by Roane State Community College and TCAT Oneida-Huntsville, represents a significant investment in the future of local students and the regional workforce.
The new 49,000-square-foot facility offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs designed to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Programs focus on areas such as healthcare, manufacturing, and technical training, helping students gain practical skills that can lead directly to employment opportunities.
Community leaders and education officials celebrated the opening of the campus, highlighting its potential to strengthen the local economy and create new pathways for career advancement. The facility provides students with access to modern classrooms, training spaces, and educational resources closer to home.
The building was named in recognition of the efforts of Senator Ken Yager and Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson, whose support helped bring the project to fruition. State leaders, educational partners, and local officials worked together to secure funding and advance the project from concept to completion.
The new campus replaces Roane State’s previous location in Clarkrange and is expected to serve students from throughout Fentress County and surrounding communities. Officials believe the facility will play an important role in addressing workforce needs across Tennessee by preparing graduates with the knowledge and skills employers are seeking.
In addition to expanding educational opportunities, community supporters have launched scholarship fundraising efforts to help local students pursue higher education and career training programs.
The opening of the new campus marks an important milestone for Fentress County, providing expanded access to education, workforce development, and opportunities that can benefit generations of students to come.