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Byrdstown’s Hull Honored By Governor As Distinguished Artist

Bluegrass musician and Pickett County native Sierra Hull will be honored by Governor Bill Lee as a Distinguished Artist. Hull said the award was a surprise, but she feels grateful to be recognized for her contributions to the Tennessee music scene. Hull said it was a honor to be recognized since she is a born […]

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 Man Faces 1st Degree Murder Charge in Pickett County Shooting

A Pickett County man has been charged with first-degree murder in the Sunday night shooting of his wife. 71-year-old Johnny Foutch was charged after law enforcement came to the home on Eagle Crest Drive to perform a welfare check. Upon arrival, Pickett County Deputies heard a gunshot. Deputies found 72-year-old Theresa Foutch inside the home […]

Robbins Retiring As Pickett Chamber Director, Arms Replaces

Byrdstown-Pickett Chamber of Commerce Director Bill Robbins will step down this week. Robbins has served as the chamber director for over 12 years. Robbins said he started planning to retire last year. “I really enjoyed the job, but you know it’s time to, it’s time for me to let go and do something else,” Robbins […]

All Women’s Fishing Tournament Coming To Dale Hollow

Female anglers can hit the water on Dale Hollow Lake this weekend for the 2 Chicks in a Boat Fishing Tournament. 2 Chicks in a Boat Co-founder Lori Povisil said she has been fishing since she was four years old, and got started hosting tournaments to spread the joy of fishing to other women. Povisil […]

Robbins Named Pickett’s New Director Of Schools Thursday

The Pickett County School Board named Melissa Robbins as the new Director of Schools Thursday night. Robbins has spent her entire 20-year career in the Sumner County School District, serving as a classroom teacher, success coach, and administrator. Robbins said the Pickett County job was appealing because it is her hometown. Robbin said her passion […]

Byrdstown Modernizing Water Policy With New Tweaks

Byrdstown Officials making two changes to the city water policy as the town modernizes its technology. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the city now has radio-read meters, which will make billing more efficient. Gibson said the city used to manually read water meters. “We had one individual that done all the readings,” Gibson said. “And […]

Byrdstown Awaiting Permit For Paradise View Project

The next phase of construction for the Paradise View Development on Dale Hollow Lake in Byrdstown will begin soon, pending a permit. The development will bring new condos and homes to Byrdstown. Mayor Sam Gibson said land for the condos has been cleared. Engineer Zeda Hillis said the next phase could begin soon. “We’ve sent […]

Byrdstown Repairing Wastewater Plant Headworks

The Byrdstown Board of Alderman approved an emergency expenditure of some $34,000 Monday night to rebuild the headworks at the wastewater plant. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the wastewater plant separates solid waste from the water with a series of chains, which have been damaged. Gibson said the plant is still in use, but failure […]