Tag Archives: Pickett County

Both of the Dale Hollow Eagles and two fledglings have been spotted in the area of their old nest that was destroyed in the Spring. The Dale Hollow Eagles are named Obey and River, and are famous for their nest cam. Dale Hollow Eagle Cam Facebook Manager Darlene Neeley said there was a watcher in the area Friday, and one ... Read More »

Wednesday marks the deadline to complete your census response. Pickett and Clay County are the only two Upper Cumberland counties with a census response rate below 50 percent. Pickett School Director Diane Elder said the lack of response could mean lost federal funding for the school system. “The census determines the amount of funding we get for the next funding ... 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 Pickett County Historical Society is searching for grant funding to make repairs to the Amonett House. The house was built in the 1830’s and is possibly the oldest free standing home in the county. Pickett County Historical Society Vice President Richard Pierce said the house remains closed to prevent further damage. “The floor in the house needs to be ... Read More »

Unemployment fell below double digits in every Upper Cumberland county last month except Dekalb County. Warren County saw the biggest decrease in July as unemployment dropped 2.5 percent to 9.9 percent. Dekalb County’s July rate stands at 10.3 percent, but that’s down 1.2 percent from June. Both counties saw the biggest increases in job loss during the COVID shutdown. Every ... Read More »

The Pickett County Historical Society will launch a plaque program to recognize historical buildings. The Campbell Cabin will be the first to receive the honor this Saturday. County Historian Richard Pierce said the plaque will distinguish the cabin’s name and year it was built. “Something the historical society is doing is recognizing old buildings,” Pierce said. “It was in the ... Read More »

The response to the 2020 Census in Pickett County has remained low as counting begins to move into its next phase. June Iljana is a Tennessee Media Specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau. She said counties with low response on the census risk losing important resources. “There’s a big risk to a county not receiving the federal resources the residents ... Read More »

Kim Logan was re-elected as the Assessor of Property in Pickett County Thursday night. Logan defeated Perry Garrett 879-453. A number of offices were on the ballot in Pickett County that were uncontested. Kathy Mitchell was elected as the District 2 County Commissioner with 211 votes. Larry W. Beaty was re-elected as the District 3 County Commissioner, receiving 230 votes. ... Read More »

Pickett County has seen an increase of retirees moving into the Dale Hallow Lake area. As of 2018, 28 percent of the Pickett County population is 65 years or older. Chamber of Commerce Director Bill Robbins said over the past few years, retiree numbers have steadily rose. “Some folks have been living away from here that were actually born and ... Read More »

The Pickett County Commission denied permission for a county group seeking a grant to restore Byrdstown’s Amonett House. The Pickett County Historical Society approached the commission to apply for a $75,000 Tennessee Tourism grant that included a 10-percent match. County Historian Richard Pierce said he is disappointed in the Commission’s decision, especially since a private citizen had agreed to cover ... Read More »