Pickett’s Pryor Seeing Community Grow Coaching Golf
Pickett County’s Golf program got a fresh start this season under new head coach Chris Pryor, a Byrdstown native who turned lifelong connections into momentum on the course. Pryor began coaching Pickett’s golf teams over the summer. He took over boys and girls golfers that he knew going back to when they were born. When […]
First Lady Donates Coats to Pickett School Children Wednesday
Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee donated winter coats to students in Pickett County Wednesday as part of her Tennessee Serves initiative. Lee said she partnered with the non-profit Operation Warm to help alleviate the financial burdens of struggling Tennesseans. She said she wanted to focus in particular on distressed counties like Pickett County. “Rural communities […]
Second Half Of Football Season Introduces Region Games
Week 6 of the high school football season welcomes many future opponents. The Upper Cumberland will see ten games that could go a long way towards deciding much across the region, including potential playoff talks. Jackson County hosts Gordonsville. Jackson County hopes to score points in bunches after being held to seven points in the […]
Week 5 Of Football Sees Road Trips Outside Upper Cumberland
Week 5 of high school football sees road travels sweep the Upper Cumberland teams. Those that stay home will face difficult regional challenges. Clay County travels to Trousdale. Clay County seeks their fourth consecutive victory and second straight on the road. Trousdale County enters play 1-3. Upperman hosts Beech. Upperman will play their first home […]
Plans For Pickett Church Approved, Bids Coming Soon
Project plans approved by Pickett County Commissioners for the old Byrdstown Methodist Church remodel. The property will be transformed into a senior center and county office space. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said floor plans for the renovations and 3,500 square foot addition mark an investment in senior citizens. “Our senior citizens are just one of […]
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 […]
Week 4 Of High School Football Could See Firsts In UC
Week 4 of the high school football season begins on Thursday. All teams across the Upper Cumberland are in action with some looking to bounce back. Cumberland County heads to Kingston Thursday night. The Jets look to get on the scoreboard after being shut out by Stone Memorial last week. Kingston enters play having lost […]
Pickett’s Muse Adding New Responsibilities As Coach
New Pickett County Coach Cody Muse will be taking on at least two new roles when the season opens Friday: defense and head coach. Muse served as offensive coordinator last year and has only coached offense in his career. Muse also coached at skill positions he had not coached before. Muse said the transition into […]
Pickett County Celebrates Another Fishing National Championship
Pickett County celebrated a national championship win as the Bobcats fishing team paraded around Byrdstown. Sophomores Max Moody and Rex Reagan entered Clarks Hill Lake in Georgia for the first time in their fishing career. They left the lake victorious after catching almost 37 pounds of fish over the three-day tournament. Moody said the support […]
Pickett Commissioners Approve Purdue Opioid Plan Disbursement
The Pickett County Commissioners approved the Purdue Opioid Settlement, which will disburse billions of dollars nationwide for opioid abatement. The funds to be disbursed after Purdue Pharma filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the commissioners needed to approve the plan to make the county eligible for some of the money. “We […]
