Happy Friday!
It’s time for the weeeekend! May yours be wonderful! Before you get started, we just wanted to share a little information regarding how we are fairing locally during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Overall, we are doing better than most in our surrounding area.
Clinton Co, KY – 51 cases and 1 death
Clay County, TN – 94 cases and 0 deaths
Cumberland Co, TN – 627 cases and 7 deaths
Fentress Co, TN – 135 cases and 0 deaths
Overton Co, TN – 307 cases and 1 death
Pickett Co, TN – 41 cases and 1 death
Putnam Co, TN – 2,008 cases and 22 deaths
Now, for the excitement? Forbus General Store has Fish Fryday – Friday. York Country Store will be having walleye or butterfly shrimp on special on Friday and Saturday evenings. Ritter Family Farms will be at the Farmers Market on Saturday with fresh local produce (also on Thursdays) – and there might be others. There will be live music at the Dixie Cafe (yummy specials too) and Bald Rock Package, LLC on Friday and Saturday night. Obey River Grill at East Port Marina will have live music Saturday and Sunday from 3-6PM with some tasty sounding specials (tasty specials on Friday night too). Make sure you check out the many other wonderful places to grab a bite to eat in the area. You can find our members here: www.dalehollow.com/dine.
Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park has several events/workshops/activities in the coming days. Check the Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park calendar here.
Labor Day is just two weekends away. The City of Byrdstown will be hosting an “A Night of Music” on Saturday, September 5th at the Pavilion across from Town Hall. Plenty of room to listen to the music and “visit” at a distance as the social distancing guidelines are greatly encouraged. “Crossfire” will be performing from 7-10PM with food vendors on site as well. Bring your chair, blanket, etc. to be comfortable.
Remember! Good Neighbors Theatre has opted to do a “Social Distancing Gala” this year and are taking donations for the Rollercoaster Yard Sale in October. They can really use your help. The Fall Dale Hollow Bass Classic will be held the weekend of November 14 & 15, 2020. Drop us a reply if you want a copy to print yourself or we will be mailing to past participants soon.
The Business of the Month program is starting back this month – August! If you wish to be considered for September – WE NEED YOUR INFORMATION!!! If you are a Chamber Member and have not done so yet, please, please, please fill out our survey – you can access it here. IF YOU DO NOT SEND IN THE SURVEY, YOU WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE GROUP THAT THE COMMITTEE WILL CHOOSE FROM. Also, if any business is following the Tennessee Pledge rules and would like a poster to put up, OR OTHER ITEMS, stop by our office and let us know.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
DAV will meet at the Welcome Center on the second Saturday of each month at 9:30AM
September 10 is our next Monthly Chamber Board of Directors Meeting at 11AM and will be held at the Obey River Grill at East Port Marina. Meals are Dutch treat as always. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
If ANYONE needs any help, questions answered, etc., please reach out to our office (931) 864-7195, the County Executive’s Office (931) 864-3798 or Mayor Gibson’s Office (931) 864-6215.
Have a wonderful week!
Bill Robbins, Byrdstown-Pickett Co. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
Janice Neal & Donella Beaty, Assistants to the Executive Director