Pickett Tourism Impact Down Slightly, Numbers Still Good
Pickett County outpaced its neighbors in visitor spending, according to the latest Tennessee Tourism Economic Impact data. Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber Executive Director Bryan Arms said the 2024 Snapshot showed Pickett ranked 67th in visitor spending statewide. Arms said overall, the numbers decreased, but the numbers are still very good. “Visitors to Pickett County generated $559 […]
Pickett Step Closer To Restoring Historic 1800s Cabin To House Museum
The Pickett County Chamber of Commerce working on a three-pronged project to restore a historic cabin to house a museum. Pickett County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bill Robbins said the land was donated to the county with the promise of building a Welcome Center, restoring the cabin and make a living-history village on the […]
Bass Pro Tour, National TV Audience Coming To Dale Hollow Lake In 24
The third stage of the 2024 Bass Pro Tour will be held at Dale Hollow Lake April 9-14. The event is the largest fishing event ever hosted by Dale Hollow and the Pickett County Chamber of Commerce. The county will host 80 boats in total, each manned with a fisherman, a cameraman and a judge. […]
Pickett Commissioners Approve But Question Hotel/Motel Funds For Fishing
The Pickett County Board of Commissioners approved using Occupancy Tax Funds for fishing tournaments during its Monday night meeting. The money will be used by the Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce to help attract tourists to the area during the fall. Several commissioners expressed concerns about the funding, noting the lack of information provided about […]
Pickett’s Amonett House Being Restored With State, Private Funding
Pickett County’s Amonett House will be restored with $25,000 of grant funding through Tennessee’s ThreeStar program. Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Billy Robbins said the Amonett family is going to provide the remaining money on the $35,000 project. Robbins said there has been interest for nearly a decade from tourists curious about the […]
Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber Entrance Closed For Paving
The Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center driveway will be closed to traffic until Monday. Executive Director Billy Robbins said the paving was complete on Thursday and needs three days to cure. Robbins said once it reopens, the paving adds a great new look to the building. “Oh it’s great, it’s going to […]
Major League Fishing Returns To Dale Hollow Lake
The Major League Fishing Toyota Series will be coming to Dale Hollow Lake Wednesday for a three-day tournament. Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce Director Billy Robbins said they are anticipating the event to bring in about $750,000 to the local economy. “We’ve been lucky enough to pick them up for the second year,” Robbins said. […]
