Unemployment In Clay, Pickett, Van Buren Among State’s Highest
November unemployment rates in Clay, Pickett and Van Buren Counties among the ten highest in the state. Unemployment stood at 4.7 percent last month in Clay and Pickett Counties, 4.5 percent in Van Buren County. That’s a drop of 1.5 percent from the October rate. Putnam County unemployment fell 0.3 percent in November to 3.5 […]
UC Remembers Cordell Hull & UN Charter Creation, 80 Years Later
80 years ago, the framework for the United Nations came into focus, led by Upper Cumberland native Cordell Hull UCDD Public Historian Mark Dudney said that Hull is considered the architect of the United Nations. As World War II ended, Hull and President Franklin D. Roosevelt worked toward creating a world organization that could prevent […]
New Emergency Equipment Headed To Pickett Thanks To Grant
New emergency service equipment coming to Pickett County through a new $357,000 grant approved by the Pickett County Commission. The grant can be used for items such as CPR machines and heart monitors. Community Consultant Amanda Mainord said the grant was not easy to come by. “It allows us to purchase from the state contract,” […]
Pickett Commission Passes $95K Tourism Budget
The Pickett County Commission passed the Tourism Committee’s budget Monday night even with some members expressing concern over how the budget can be spent. The proposed $95,000 budget is funded from the county’s occupancy tax. Pickett County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the occupancy tax brought in around $100,000 last year. Commissioner and Committee Member Deborah […]
Pickett Wants Its Own Homeland Security Agent To Boost School Safety
The Pickett County School System wants a Homeland Security Agent with Pickett County as the agent’s sole focus. Director of Schools Diane Elder said Governor Bill Lee’s 2021 Safety Initiative specified that each county would be appointed its own agent. Elder said, thus far, that has not been the case in Pickett County. “His role […]
Byrdstown Approves Donation To Support 911 Program, New Features
Byrdstown Aldermen approved a $5,000 contribution to the county’s 911 agency, a contribution that will continue going forward to help the system grow. Overton-Pickett Emergency Communications Director Chris Masiongale said they have implemented a number of new features that will benefit the city such as the ability to text or video call 911 for special […]
Christmas Parades Crank Up Saturday Across Region
Christmas parade season goes into overdrive this weekend across the Upper Cumberland. Pickett County is celebrating the holidays with the “Christmas in Byrdstown” event and Christmas parade Saturday. It will be at the Pickett County Library featuring music, food, and even an appearance from Santa Claus. The event begins at 9am. The Jamestown Rotary Club […]
Pickett Commissioners Asking For T-DOT Assistance For 111 Turn Lanes
The Pickett County Commissioners expressed concern Monday night about the state of traffic safety along Highway 111, with the need for additional turning lanes discussed. Multiple officials shared the need for more turning lanes during the meeting, citing intersections that have had dangerous or even fatal accidents in the area. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said […]
Pickett Man Arrested On Incest Charges
A Byrdstown man faces sexual misconduct charges following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. 55-year-old Steve K. Fulton booked into the Pickett County Jail on one count of incest. His bond set Monday at $50,000. The investigation began in October, 2022 when the Pickett County Sheriff’s Office and TBI special agents began looking […]
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Honored By State Win 2023 Award
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park recognized as best in the state for Customer Engagement and Resource Management. Park Manager Travis Stover said the recognition is an honor, a testament to the service they try to provide for people. Stover said the staff wants everyone to feel free to visit and enjoy the park. “It feels […]
