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.
Pickett Schools Designated As “In Need Of Improvement”
The Pickett County Schools designated as “In Need of Improvement,” putting the district in the bottom five among school systems statewide. This designation is based on performance indicators such as student achievement and student growth. Director of Schools Melissa Robbins said the designation is not what the school system was hoping for, or what they […]
Pickett Awarded $420K Grant To Purchase Fire Tanker
Pickett County will use some $420,000 in Community Development Block Grant money to purchase a tanker truck for the county’s volunteer fire department. A tanker truck can be used to transport large amounts of water to a fire scene. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the county’s fire department has pumper trucks throughout the county, but […]
Pickett Calling Meeting To Award Bid For Church Remodel
Pickett County Commissioners will hold a special-called meeting December 1 to award a bid to remodel the old Byrdstown Methodist Church. The county plans to turn the facility into a new Senior Center and office space for county officials. Pickett County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said about nine to ten contractors attended the pre-bid meeting. Bilbrey […]
Final Week Of Regular Season Football Begins Tonight
The regular season finale awaits teams across the Upper Cumberland. Some will play games that could affect where and when they play next week as the playoffs loom. Others will play for their seniors in their final game of the football season. All teams will look to give their best as the regular season wraps […]
Pickett’s Cooper Looks To Build On Championship Foundation
The Pickett County Bobcats girls basketball team enters the upcoming season with a new voice leading the program, but the same expectations that have defined their recent success. Brittany Cooper takes over as head coach following Brent Smith’s transition to athletic director at Pickett County High School. Cooper previously coached softball at Clarkrange before accepting […]
Entering Season For High Number Of UC Deer Accidents
Between 5,000 and 10,000 deer crashes happen in Tennessee each year, with late October and November serving as the peak season. That’s because deer are active this time of year. Pickett County Sheriff Dana Dowdy said the flow of traffic and high speed on the highway can contribute to the volume of deer related crashes. […]
Week Nine Of Football Sees Five UC Teams In Action
The second week of fall break occurs for many Upper Cumberland football teams this week. Five teams will play their first games after their breaks concluded. Playoff positioning and streaks are on the line this Friday. Cookeville hosts Farragut in their final regular season home game. Cookeville will conclude their home stand facing their final […]
Pickett Bathroom Renovations Underway After Delays
Bathroom renovations at Pickett County High School are finally underway after several months of delays. . The project initially set to begin this summer before the school year started. Pickett County Director of Schools Melissa Robbins said the contractor faced issues. “They had, I think, some issues with making sure they had the contractor,” Robbins […]
4H Growing In UC; Teaches Youth Success Skills For Life
It is National 4H Week, and youth across the Upper Cumberland benefit from the program that continues to grow. Pickett County 4H Youth Development Agent Katie Hunter said 4H programs teach more than cooking, sewing, and how to raise animals. Hunter said the program focuses as much on a child’s development, citizenship and social skills. […]
