Overton Opening Bids To Replace Dogwalk Road Bridge
Overton County opening bids Thursday to replace a bridge connecting the Monroe and Alpine communities.
Pickett Hosting Hull Return Concert In August
Pickett County’s own Sierra Hull set to return home for a special concert this August. Pickett County Tourism Coordinator April Haden said East Port Marina ownership wanted to have a concert and thought no better person to have perform than Sierra Hull. “She’s reaching out and doing the lineup and bringing in a lot of […]
Vacation Bible Schools Offer Social Interaction, Learning
Vacation Bible School programs cranking up across the Upper Cumberland, offering young people the chance for social interaction and learning more about faith. Pastor Dale Cox is the lead pastor of Upward Church in Byrdstown. He said that that the main purpose of Vacation Bible school is to make church interesting. Cox said that vacation […]
Mobile Clinic Providing Healthcare In Byrdstown Saturday
The RAM Mobile Medical Clinic will provide free medical, dental, and vision services at Pickett County K-8 in Byrdstown Saturday and Sunday. Remote Area Medical Senior Clinic Coordinator Audra Fitzgerald said services will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Fitzgerald said the clinic will open its doors at 6:00am Saturday. “So in […]
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. […]
Twin Lakes Hold Grand Opening For New Byrdstown Facility
Twin Lakes celebrating the grand opening of its new Byrdstown facility. Mayor Sam Gibson called it a great day for Byrdstown and a great day for Twin Lakes. He said the people of Byrdstown have appreciated Twin Lakes’ service for years and are excited to see them moving into an improved facility. “It’ll just make […]
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 […]
Byrdstown Considering Pump Station Upgrades
Byrdstown Aldermen discussed upgrades for a local pump station Monday night to prepare for the construction of a new RV park and housing options. Mayor Sam Gibson said both projects will rely on the same sewer line, which feeds into a pump station near the city’s Dairy Queen. He said the station will need to […]
Byrdstown Mayor Wants To Honor State Champions
Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said he wants to put up signs to celebrate the Pickett County Girls High School Basketball Championship. Gibson said he would like to work with the county and a local tourism group to get the signs in place. He said he does not care whether the sign is in the county […]
Byrdstown Water Meters To Be Installed By Weekend
After a miscalculation, Byrdstown is set to have all new water meters installed by the weekend. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said after ordering some 3,000 meters, the city realized they needed another 200 more. He said waiting on the additional meters, coupled with the challenge of dealing with new technology got the project behind schedule. […]
