Byrdstown Continuing Efforts To Map Chanute-Pall Mall Utility District
Byrdstown’s mapping of the Chanute-Pall Mall water system taking longer than anticipated. The town received a $50,000 grant last year to locate water lines. Mayor Sam Gibson described the process as hectic as the town’s water department tries to learn the system. “There are so many creeks and roads there in Pall Mall that we […]
Byrdstown Voters Decide Against Legal Sale Of Liquor By The Drink
The liquor referendum in Byrdstown has failed based on unofficial results of the November election. One hundred and sixty-seven voters went against the legal sale of liquor. One hundred and twenty-three city residents voted for the legal sale. The referendum was placed on the ballot after the Byrdstown Board of Aldermen approved it in August […]
Byrdstown Raises $15,000 Through Biggest 5K To Date
Byrdstown raised over $15,000 to be donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital through its 5k event. Mayor Sam Gibson said the town saw its highest participation since the marathon began over 10 years ago with over 90 runners. “With everybody, our chamber, our activities group, the town and everybody working together, it seems when […]
Byrdstown’s Restored Gulf Station Considered A Success Through First Tourism Season
With summer tourism coming to a close, Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said its renovated classic gas station was a success in its first season. The restored Gulf Gas Station on Main Street opened in May. Gibson said the landmark has caused more people to stop in town while visiting Dale Hollow Lake. “That has continued […]
Byrdstown Special-Called Meeting To Submit TDEC ARP Project
The Byrdstown Board of Aldermen have scheduled a special-called meeting Tuesday to officially submit its sewer and water project for state approval. The work requires approval by November 1st in order to use federal COVID money for the project. Mayor Sam Gibson said the city and county need to get on the same page before […]
THDA Grant Funds Improvements To Four Byrdstown Homes
Four Byrdstown residents received home improvements this summer thanks to a $500,000 grant. Mayor Sam Gibson said through the funds, two homes were completely rebuilt and two others were improved. “As long as they live there and maintain that house, they do not have to pay anything back,” Gibson said. “So, it’s a great program. […]
Byrdstown Holds Initial Meeting for Upcoming 5k
The City of Byrdstown held its initial meeting Thursday to discuss their upcoming 5k run this Fall in benefit of St. Jude. The meeting consisted of changing the event’s date to October 22nd. Mayor Sam Gibson said the local officials changed the date in order to allow more people to participate. “Before, it was held […]
Byrdstown Aldermen Approve Liquor by the Drink Referendum
A liquor by the drink referendum is on pace to be on the November ballot for Byrdstown. The Board of Alderman voted unanimously to approve the item Monday night. Mayor Sam Gibson said the main goal is to give voters the opportunity to vote how they want and feel. “Since we are elected by the […]
Byrdstown Workers Repair Water Main Break On Main Street
Byrdstown employees were battling a large water main break that was fully repaired early Wednesday morning. Mayor Sam Gibson said a six-inch line broke around 7:00 p.m. Tuesday on North Main Street. Gibson said after an initial repair, a second break on the same line occurred a few hours later. “Any time you have a […]
Byrdstown Receives Grant Funds To Map Pall Mall Utility District
Byrdstown has received a $50,000 grant to map out the Chanute-Pall Mall Utility District it acquired last year. Mayor Sam Gibson said the money would be used to contract with a company and locate the water lines of the system. “It’s new to us the area, and there’s not been a lot of that that […]
