Byrdstown Aldermen Approve Employee Handbook Changes
Byrdstown Aldermen approved several changes to the town’s employee handbook after discovering that some of the policies needed to be updated Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the changes were made after an auditor pointed them out during its yearly audit.Gibson said one policy update involves the town’s mandatory 30-minute lunch break requirement for employees. Gibson […]
Byrdstown Sees Bad Soil Delays With Repaving Park Lot
Byrdstown trying to get past a delay with repaving the parking lot at Main Street Park. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the contractor discovered some weak spots in the soil due to some water damage. The contractor stopped paving until the soil could be addressed. Gibson said the town is still unsure where the water […]
Byrdstown Grants 60-Day Extension For Water Plant Project
Byrdstown Aldermen have granted a deadline extension for the estimated $3.8 million water plant project. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the deadline will be extended from September 1 to October 30. Gibson said the contractor’s progress has been slowed due to uncontrollable circumstances. “We’ve had probably the wettest spring that we’ve had as far as […]
Byrdstown $5 Million Budget Features Employee Raises
Byrdstown Aldermen have approved an estimated $5 million budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that features raises for town employees. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the budget will include a $1 per hour pay increase for all city employees. Gibson said Byrdstown has been making efforts over the past several years to improve the salaries […]
Tourism Hooked, Byrdstown Hosting Annual Tourney
The fish at Dale Hollow Lake won’t stand a chance this weekend as Byrdstown hosts its annual fishing tournament. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said more than 100 boats participate in the tournament each year. Gibson said the town puts on the tournament to bring more people to the area. “We just want to get people […]
Byrdstown Water Plant Project Passes First State Review
Byrdstown’s $3.8 million Water Plant Project passed its first state review. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said he was pleased with the results. Gibson said the first review is a way for the state to tabs on the project. “They are gonna come in and they are gonna look at and see if the progress of […]
Byrdstown Receives Long Awaited Grant Funding
The wait is over for Byrdstown as the town has finally received its lead and copper grant funding awarded by the state two years ago. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson told Aldermen Monday night the grant is worth an estimated $150,000, and the town had to spend it on things related to the water system. Gibson […]
Byrdstown Approves Sewer Pump Station Repairs
Byrdstown Aldermen approved the purchase of a replacement sewer pump Monday night, after the pump malfunctioned some three weeks ago. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the system normally runs on two pumps but the first one went down a year ago. The city had implemented a bypass to run off of one pump. Then, the […]
Byrdstown Welcomes 2-Day Fishing Event This Weekend
The Dale Hollow Spring Bass Classic takes over Byrdstown this weekend, delicious bait to hook visitors. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the lake is the most important tourism asset in town. Gibson said this weekend’s tournament along with the recent Major League Fishing tournament event showcase the area. “We want heads in beds,” Gibson said. […]
Byrdstown To Begin Blasting As Part Of Settling Basin Project
Byrdstown preparing to start a blasting project as part of a larger plan to create a $3.8 million settling basin for the city. Water Plant Superintendent Buster Harmon told Aldermen during their Monday meeting that the blasting is the next step as the city works to improve its wastewater system. Harmon said the crew handling […]
