Tag Archives: Pickett County

The 2020 Presidential Election brought record voter turn out across the United States and around the Upper Cumberland. Overton County Election Administrator Craig Story said he believes the county is in all time record territory with over 10,000 residents voting. That’s a 19 percent increase from four years ago. In an even larger increase, Putnam County Election Commission Administrator Michele ... Read More »

Pickett County played host to two different fishing tournaments but the pandemic and weather created less than ideal results. The Renegade Fishing Tournment ran from October 19-24 and the FLW tournament ran from October 26-31. Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Billy Robbins said the FLW tournament ended up with half of its regular turnout because of fishers hesitant ... 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 »

State park investments not only support recreation, they also help economically distressed counties. That’s according to TDEC Commissioner David Salyers. He said nearly all of the states distressed counties have the foundation to bring in outdoor tourism. “Most of our parks and many, as far as our distressed counties, I think we have 10 parks in distressed counties,” Salyers said. ... 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 »

The Upper Cumberland is averaging 45 positive virus cases a day. This makes it the highest average in the state. Upper Cumberland Medical Society Secretary Dr. James Gray said our region overall is not handling the virus well. “I think people were really were not, they did not take this seriously,” Gray said. “Right now we’re suffering the consequences of ... Read More »

Local elections officials say they continue to need election day workers. Election administrators we spoke to said numerous workers have declined this year because of COVID. White County Elections Administrator Dorcas Marcum said she wants people to still apply and get training in case anyone gets sick. Marcum said word of mouth and the state’s portal is helping her keep ... Read More »

Putnam County is expecting a turnout of about 1,000 early voters a day when early voting starts on Wednesday. Elections Administrator Michele Honeycutt said last presidential election the county saw between 900 to 1,100 early voters a day, and expects that to continue. Honeycutt said the amount of early voters in Putnam has led to less confusion over the differences ... Read More »

The Tennessee State Museum is celebrating 75 years of the United Nations with the help of the Friends of Cordell Hull. The Pickett County Group is lending Hull’s Nobel Peace Prize medal to the museum, as well as the first charter of the United Nations signed by Hull. Friends of Cordell Hull Treasurer Lana Rossi said Hull’s post-civil war, reconstruction ... Read More »