Tag Archives: Byrdstown

The liquor referendum in Byrdstown has failed based on unofficial results of the November election. One hundred and sixty-seven voters went against the legal sale of liquor. One hundred and twenty-three city residents voted for the legal sale. The referendum was placed on the ballot after the Byrdstown Board of Aldermen approved it in August of this year. Read More »

Byrdstown raised over $15,000 to be donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital through its 5k event. Mayor Sam Gibson said the town saw its highest participation since the marathon began over 10 years ago with over 90 runners. “With everybody, our chamber, our activities group, the town and everybody working together, it seems when people are working together you ... Read More »

With summer tourism coming to a close, Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said its renovated classic gas station was a success in its first season. The restored Gulf Gas Station on Main Street opened in May. Gibson said the landmark has caused more people to stop in town while visiting Dale Hollow Lake. “That has continued to be a good conversation ... Read More »

The Byrdstown Board of Aldermen have scheduled a special-called meeting Tuesday to officially submit its sewer and water project for state approval. The work requires approval by November 1st in order to use federal COVID money for the project. Mayor Sam Gibson said the city and county need to get on the same page before time runs out. ‘The county ... Read More »

Four Byrdstown residents received home improvements this summer thanks to a $500,000 grant. Mayor Sam Gibson said through the funds, two homes were completely rebuilt and two others were improved. “As long as they live there and maintain that house, they do not have to pay anything back,” Gibson said. “So, it’s a great program. We’re tickled to get that. ... Read More »

The City of Byrdstown held its initial meeting Thursday to discuss their upcoming 5k run this Fall in benefit of St. Jude. The meeting consisted of changing the event’s date to October 22nd. Mayor Sam Gibson said the local officials changed the date in order to allow more people to participate. “Before, it was held during Fall break here at ... Read More »

A liquor by the drink referendum is on pace to be on the November ballot for Byrdstown. The Board of Alderman voted unanimously to approve the item Monday night. Mayor Sam Gibson said the main goal is to give voters the opportunity to vote how they want and feel. “Since we are elected by the people that we ought to ... Read More »

Byrdstown employees were battling a large water main break that was fully repaired early Wednesday morning. Mayor Sam Gibson said a six-inch line broke around 7:00 p.m. Tuesday on North Main Street. Gibson said after an initial repair, a second break on the same line occurred a few hours later. “Any time you have a lot of rain at one ... Read More »

Byrdstown has received a $50,000 grant to map out the Chanute-Pall Mall Utility District it acquired last year. Mayor Sam Gibson said the money would be used to contract with a company and locate the water lines of the system. “It’s new to us the area, and there’s not been a lot of that that has taken place over the ... Read More »

The Byrdstown Board of Aldermen approved a $1.4 million general fund budget Monday night that included city employee raises. Mayor Sam Gibson said the budget includes a pay increase from $10 to $12 for city employees. Gibson said the increase will hopefully benefit employee recruiting efforts. The new pay will take effect July 1st. Gibson said revenue for the next ... Read More »