Pickett Commissioners Award Bid For Church Remodel
Pickett County will move forward with remodeling the old Byrdstown Methodist Church building after commissioners awarded a $1.3 million bid. The church will be transformed into a new county Senior Center and office space for county officials. The project will look to begin as soon as possible, as the county’s grant expires next October.
Byrdstown Water Plant Misses October Completion Deadline
After a series of project deadline extensions, the new Byrdstown Water Plant project missed the October completion deadline. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the settling basin has been filled with water, and the electrical system is in place. Gibson said at this point, the project is still in what he called the “finishing-up process”. “We’ve […]
Byrdstown Targeting Grant To Improve Sewer System
Byrdstown is targeting an estimated $1 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to make improvements to the town’s sewer system. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said that with major developments near Dale Hollow Lake, the town wants to upgrade a sewer pumping station so it can handle the increased amount of waste. “It’s kind of […]
Byrdstown Water Plant Runs Into Tough Rock In Connection
The new Byrdstown Water Treatment Plant is expected to be substantially completed by the end of October, despite a recent setback. The town’s Board of Aldermen learned that the contractor attempted to tie in the new water plant on Monday but encountered a section of solid rock. Herrick Company Vice President of Operations Luke Zakrzewski […]
Byrdstown Approves Water Plant Equipment Purchases
Byrdstown Aldermen approved two separate purchases of equipment for the town’s water treatment plant, with a new air compressor and new altitude valve Monday night. Replacing an air compressor will cost the town an estimated $8,600. Water Plant Superintendent Buster Harmon said the town is spending a lot of money on having two air compressors […]
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 […]
Byrdstown Awarded $100K Tourism Enhancement Grant
Byrdstown has received an estimated $100,000 tourism enhancement grant for more improvements at Main Street Park. The improvement will consist of upgrading the park’s pavilion and expanding the stage. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said he and the aldermen are excited to receive the grant. “That area is used more than anything else, and so it’s, […]
Byrdstown Officials Concerned With Construction Progress
Byrdstown officials concerned about the progress on the town’s $4 million Water Treatment Plant Project. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the contractor is working on several different projects while working on the new water treatment plant. Gibson said he feels like the contractor has not given the plant enough attention. “We feel like this one […]
Byrdstown Pursuing More Main Street Park Improvements
Byrdstown has applied for an estimated $100,000 tourism enhancement grant in hopes of making more improvements at Main Street Park. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the town is hoping to upgrade the stage at the park. Gibson said the park’s stage is important to the town, as it is used for various activities. “It’s used […]
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 […]
