Byrdstown Trying To Map Chanute Pall-Mall Utility District
Byrdstown exploring grant opportunities to map water lines of the Chanute Pall-Mall Utility District. It has been some six months since Byrdstown has taken over the utility disitrct. Mayor Sam Gibson said the town’s water department is still struggling to locate all lines connecting some 500 Fentress County customers. “When we go out and we […]
State Fire Marshal’s Office Hears Needs Of UC Volunteer FD
The Muddy Pond Volunteer Fire Department identified funding as its main need to the state Fire Marshal’s Office Friday. State officials visited Overton volunteer fire fighters as their first stop of several across the region. Fire Prevention Assistant Commissioner Gary Farley said he will bring the feedback to Nashville. “We’re going to be doing a […]
Byrdstown Celebrating Holiday Season This Weekend With Market, Caroling and Parade
Byrdstown kicks off the holiday season with two days of festivities starting Friday. Mayor Sam Gibson said the town will host a market, Christmas caroling and tree lighting at the library starting 5:00 p.m. Friday. “Last year we missed that due to COVID,” Gibson said. “So, we’re glad to be back doing that again this […]
Byrdstown Aldermen Approve $90 K Water Rehab Project
Byrdstown will be doing some $90,000 of water treatment plant upgrades toward its water storage. Mayor Sam Gibson said the concrete walls have deteriorated where the chemicals feed into the water. “Contractors are a little higher than normal,” Gibson said. “We would have liked the city to come in at 60 or 70,000, but the […]
Dale Hollow Lake Spring Fishing Tournament Dates Announced
The Dale Hollow Fishing Tournament will return to Byrdstown on the weekend of April 23rd. Mayor Sam Gibson said the community is excited to welcome back the two-person, two-day tournament. “We usually have a real good turnout for the spring tournament,” Gibson said. “We had like 105, 110 boats last year. By far the biggest […]
Byrdstown Creating Spending Plan For ARP Funding From TDEC
The Byrdstown Board of Aldermen discussed Monday possible projects for American Rescue Plan funding coming from TDEC. The state department has dedicated a portion of some $2 billion to each county. Mayor Sam Gibson said the funding will come through Pickett County and amounts to some $2.6 million. “Are we going to do the Industrial […]
Byrdstown Wants To Keep Residents Informed Through Arts Grant
Byrdstown has applied for grant funding to install an electric, informational sign outside city hall. Mayor Sam Gibson said the sign would be about 12 and a half feet and display current events in the county. “Whether it is the city council meeting or whatever,” Gibson said. “Kind of keep people informed, because once you […]
Byrdstown Hears From Engineer Firm On Funding Water And Sewer Rehab
Byrdstown could seek financial assistance from Pickett County to improve the town’s water and sewer plants. James C. Hailey and Company Engineer Nathaniel Greene created the request through a letter. CMFO Zeda Hillis read the message to the Board of Aldermen Monday. “There’s going to be some more American Recovery Act money coming to the […]
Byrdstown Hosting 50’s Themed Movie Night And Other Activities Friday
It is movie night in Byrdstown this Friday. Mayor Sam Gibson said the outdoor movie series continues with Grease the movie screened at the pavilion across from city hall. Gibson said the 50’s themed night begins at 6:00 p.m. with the film beginning at sundown. “During that night, they’re also going to do some contests […]
Byrdstown Renovating Vintage Gas Station As Tourism Landmark
Downtown Byrdstown will have a new centerpiece for tourism as the town restores a Gulf Gas Station across from city hall. Mayor Sam Gibson said the town bought the 1940’s station a few years ago. Gibson said it needed major repairs, so officials decided to do a full renovation to create a vintage filling station. […]
