Tag Archives: Byrdstown

The Byrdstown Senior Center relocation could be complete by spring. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the county is in possession of the deed for the old Methodist Church property on Highway 111. Senior Center Director Jessica Wilson said the current location is not handicap accessible. She said many of the seniors have to park across from the center and cross ... Read More »

Training beginning with Byrdstown officials this week on the new remote water meter reading system. Mayor Sam Gibson said a representative from the company supplying the meters flew out from Texas to train city staff on how to use them. Gibson said they will be able to scan the new water meters with a computer from the inside of a ... Read More »

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 emergencies. Masiongale said the majority ... Read More »

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 hosts its annual parade Saturday ... Read More »

Byrdstown’s 12th Annual 5K for St. Jude hits the road Saturday morning. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said he hopes the town can surpass the 100 participant mark. Last year, sone 97 participated, the largest number ever. Gibson said the 5K is a certified run or walk, with the option to participate in an uncertified 3K as well. “We’re just looking ... Read More »

The Rollercoaster Yard Sale arrives in the Upper Cumberland Thursday with residents, businesses, and outdoor lovers alike gearing up. The event features outdoor yard sales placed around Dale Hollow Lake. A road map will help guide participants. Billy Robbins of the Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce said the sale is good for Pickett County, as it incentivizes people who normally ... Read More »

The Byrdstown City Council has approved an upgrade to its water treatment facility using ARP money. The Council unanimously voted to approve a $3.86-million bid to upgrade its settling ponds to a settling basin. Mayor Sam Gibson said the sooner the project starts the better. “We’re glad to get that going and get that started,” Gibson said. “Hopefully, within a ... Read More »

Byrdstown has launched its new website that will allow water customers to pay bills online. Mayor Sam Gibson said Byrdstown Water dot Com was established in the hope of making bill payments more convenient both for the customer and its employees. “It’s gonna make life a lot easier for people, especially if you want to short notice get online, and ... Read More »

The Byrdstown Board of Aldermen will move forward with replacing all 2,900 water meters across its system at a total price tag of some $1.3 million. Though city officials had considered doing just half of the meters, Mayor Sam Gibson that does not make sense. “I think we need to do it,” Gibson said. “We’ve got the money to do ... Read More »

The state has lifted Byrdstown’s Boil Water Advisory. The announcement came Monday morning. The city had been under the precautionary advisory since last week when a part failed at the city’s water plant. That failure reduced water pressure and depleted the city’s water supply. The Tennessee Department Of Environment and Conservation issued the advisory because of the potential contaminants in ... Read More »