Tag Archives: Byrdstown

Work on the Eagles Cove Road water line project in Byrdstown got started last week. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green said a few hundred feet of four inch line has already been laid. “This particular project is not going to take a long time to complete,” Green said. “So, depending on how much they got to fight with the existing utilities ... Read More »

The 3rd annual Dale Holloween is still taking place across from town hall this year in Byrdstown on Halloween Night. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said kids have been cooped up this year and he’s happy the city is moving forward with the event. However, Gibson said there will be requirements to keep the event safe. “We will put a few ... Read More »

Tennessee State Senator Ken Yager and U.S. Congressman John Rose made four stops today for the Get-Out-The-Vote bus tour. Monday’s tour ended at Byrdstown’s Activity Park, and constituents were urged to make the time to vote by any of the available options. Congressman Rose acknowledged the dangers of the pandemic this election and told residents not to let fear take ... Read More »

The Renegade Bass Fishing Tournament will bring some 320 participants and as many as 180 boats to Dale Hollow Lake starting Monday. Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Billy Robbins said there will be road signs and businesses showing their support for the six days of fishing. Unfortunately, Robbins said those who are not participating might have to wait ... Read More »

Byrdstown’s Eagle Cove and Star Point water line project is expected to begin in the coming weeks after shipping delays set back progress. Mayor Sam Gibson said the piping for the project finally arrived to city hall, but the contractor is still missing some supplies. “Supplies are just not getting here as quickly as they liked to have,” Gibson said. ... Read More »

Volunteer Energy Cooperative and Byrdstown are partnering to install new LED lights to decrease overall electric costs. Mayor Sam Gibson said he reached out t0 the company expressing interest in making the switch last month. So far, the lights around the courthouse have already been replaced. “We should get more efficient lighting and and better lights, more lights out in ... Read More »

The 35th annual Roller Coaster Yard Sale got underway Thursday and will continue through Sunday. This will be 150 miles of yard sales creating a loop from Cave City, Kentucky to Celina. Clay County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Doug Young said he expects more yard sales than usual after a hot and slowed down Summer. “People are looking to ... Read More »

Starting October 19th there will be two weeks of fishing tournaments on Dale Hollow Lake. Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Billy Robbins said this will draw in around 800 people between the two tournaments. The community has to pay to host these tournaments. Although, Robbins said the pay off should be worth it according to Fishing League Worldwide. ... Read More »

The town of Byrdstown will try to increase tourism by starting a community car show. Mayor Sam Gibson said the car show will happen one Saturday a month in the parking lot across town hall on West Main Street. “It will get a lot of people into Byrdsdtown,” Gibson said. “That is the idea behind it to bring as many ... Read More »

Extra funds for Pickett County’s fishing tournament sponsorship is awarded to the Chamber of Commerce. Commissioners approved a $3,000 donation for two national tournaments in the fall and spring. Chamber Director Bill Robbins requested $5,000 during the Monday meeting. “I’m talking to you…about something that’s going to happen now,” Robbins said. “It’s going to be tangible and you’re going to ... Read More »