Grant Funded Stage Unveiled For Byrdstown Celebration
Byrdstown will unveil a new community stage at the Byrdstown Activities Park during its upcoming Independence Day celebration. Mayor Sam Gibson said the new facility is twice the size of the previous stage and includes dedicated dressing rooms and storage areas for performers. Gibson said the city utilized a state tourism grant to fund the […]
Byrdstown Budget Maintains Minimal Property Tax Rates
Byrdstown officials approved the first reading of a new fiscal year budget that maintains a property tax rate of less than 35 cents per 100 dollars of property value. Mayor Sam Gibson said the budget for the upcoming fiscal year keeps the tax rate at approximately 34.9 cents to remain consistent with previous years, Gibson […]
High Gas Prices May Increase Dale Hollow Summer Tourism
Byrdstown Officials expecting an increase in local vacation activity and rental bookings this season as high gas prices encourage people to stay closer to home. Mayor Sam Gibson said the community is fortunate to have the lake as a primary resource for visitors from nearby areas like Cookeville and Livingston. Gibson said he anticipates people […]
Punch List, New Sinkhole At Byrdstown Treatment Plant
With construction winding down, Byrdstown Aldermen discussed several remaining concerns Monday night on the town’s water treatment plant project. Engineering Consultant Zeda Hillis said they have supplied a punch list to the contractor for the sedimentation basin. Hillis said the punch list is extensive. “We’ll get them back up here soon” Hillis said. “They’re not […]
Byrdstown Water Plant Misses October Completion Deadline
After a series of project deadline extensions, the new Byrdstown Water Plant project missed the October completion deadline. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the settling basin has been filled with water, and the electrical system is in place. Gibson said at this point, the project is still in what he called the “finishing-up process”. “We’ve […]
Byrdstown Targeting Grant To Improve Sewer System
Byrdstown is targeting an estimated $1 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to make improvements to the town’s sewer system. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said that with major developments near Dale Hollow Lake, the town wants to upgrade a sewer pumping station so it can handle the increased amount of waste. “It’s kind of […]
Byrdstown Water Plant Runs Into Tough Rock In Connection
The new Byrdstown Water Treatment Plant is expected to be substantially completed by the end of October, despite a recent setback. The town’s Board of Aldermen learned that the contractor attempted to tie in the new water plant on Monday but encountered a section of solid rock. Herrick Company Vice President of Operations Luke Zakrzewski […]
Byrdstown Awarded $100K Tourism Enhancement Grant
Byrdstown has received an estimated $100,000 tourism enhancement grant for more improvements at Main Street Park. The improvement will consist of upgrading the park’s pavilion and expanding the stage. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said he and the aldermen are excited to receive the grant. “That area is used more than anything else, and so it’s, […]
Byrdstown Officials Concerned With Construction Progress
Byrdstown officials concerned about the progress on the town’s $4 million Water Treatment Plant Project. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the contractor is working on several different projects while working on the new water treatment plant. Gibson said he feels like the contractor has not given the plant enough attention. “We feel like this one […]
Byrdstown Pursuing More Main Street Park Improvements
Byrdstown has applied for an estimated $100,000 tourism enhancement grant in hopes of making more improvements at Main Street Park. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the town is hoping to upgrade the stage at the park. Gibson said the park’s stage is important to the town, as it is used for various activities. “It’s used […]
