Chamber of Commerce
"Achieving Economic Diversity-Together"
Mission Statement: To promote and enhance the quality of life for its citizens, promote commerce, promote tourism and retirement, and to provide leadership and services for Pickett County. Voted Cumberland Business Journal 2008 Ovation Award for "Best Tourism Based Economic Development".
Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 447, 1005 Livingston Hwy. (Hwy. 111), Byrdstown, TN 38549
Local: (931) 864-7195
Email: pickettchamber@twlakes.net
If you would like to apply for a membership, please download our application here.
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
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Billy K. Robbins, Executive Director |
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David Harer, President |
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Richard DeVries, Vice President |
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Lana Rossi, Secretary/Treasurer
Byrdstown, TN 38549 |
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Johnnye Davidson, Merchant |
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Jeremy Howard, Bank Representative |
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Kathy Mitchell, Bank Representative |
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Jenny Johnson, Merchant Representative |
Daniel Amodio, Merchant Representative Pickett County Care & Rehabilitation Center, Administrator 129 Hillcrest Dr. Byrdstown, TN 38549 Phone: (931) 864-3162 |
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Tony Milsted, Property Rentals Representative
Byrdstown, TN 38549 |
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Richard Daniel, Executive Committee Pickett County Executive PO Box 280 Byrdstown, TN 38549 Phone: (931) 864-3798 E-mail: pickettcogov@twlakes.net |
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Sam Gibson, Executive Committee |
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Carolyn Franklin, Volunteer Representative |
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Annie Masiongale, Marina Representative |
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Kenneth Scott, Agriculture Rep. |
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Rebecca Wallin, Education Representative |
A/C Repair
ACCOMMODATIONS
ACCOUNTING SERVICES
ADULT CARE
ANTIQUES
APPLIANCES & PARTS
ATTORNEYS
ATV SALES & SERVICE
Author
AUTO DETAIL
AUTO REPAIR
AUTO SALES
AUTOMOTIVE CARE
AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES
BANKS
BANQUET FACILITIES
BAR/TAVERN AND PACKAGE STORE
Beauty Salon
BOAT REPAIR
BOAT SALES
BOAT STORAGE
BOAT, PONTOON & SMALL WATERCRAFT RENTAL
BOOKKEEPING, TAX PREPARATION & PAYROLL SERVICE
BOUTIQUE
BROADCASTING
BUILDING SUPPLIES
BUSINESS SERVICES
CABIN/COTTAGE RENTALS
CAMPING
CATERING
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
CHURCHES
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
CLOTHING
COLLECTIBLES
COMPUTER/TECH RELATED SALES, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
CONCRETE & CEMENT
CONSTRUCTION
CONSULTING SERVICES
CONVENIENCE STORES
Corporate Retreats
CYCLE SHOP & ATV REPAIR
DELICATESSENS
Drone Service
DVD Transfers
EDUCATION
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Equine Facility
EVENTS
EXERCISE FACILITIES
FARM SUPPLIES
Farm/Lawn Trailers
FARMS
FINANCIAL SERVICES
FISHING
FISHING & HUNTING SUPPLIES
FISHING CAMP
FISHING GUIDES
FLORIST
FUNERAL CHAPELS
FURNITURE
GENERAL STORE
GIFT SHOP
Golf
GRAPHIC DESIGN
GROCERY STORES
Hair Care
HARDWARE
HEATING & COOLING
HIKING
HISTORICAL SITES
HOME DÉCOR & FURNISHING
HOME HEALTH
HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDING
HOSPITALS
HOT TUB REPAIR
HOTELS/MOTELS
HOUSEBOAT RENTALS
HOUSING
HUNTING
ICE MACHINES
INSURANCE
JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES
KAYAK RENTALS & TRIPS
Kayak Sales
LANDSCAPING
LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT
LIQUOR STORE
LOAN SERVICES
MARINAS/RESORTS
MARINE SUPPLIES
Massage Therapy
MEDICAL SERVICES
Non-Profit Organization
NURSING HOMES
OIL & LUBE SERVICES
ORCHARDS
PARKS
PETROLEUM MARKETER
PHARMACY & GIFTS
POOL & SPA
PRINTING
PRIVATE MEMBERSHIPS
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
PUBLICATIONS
PWC SALES & SERVICE
RADIO STATIONS
REAL ESTATE
RESTAURANTS
RV RENTALS
Salon
Spa
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
STATE SENATOR
TAX SERVICES
THEATER
TIRE SALES
Title Services
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE
UTILITIES
VENDING MACHINES
WATERCRAFT REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
WEBSITE DESIGN
WEDDINGS
WINERIES
Byrdstown Pickett County Chamber Partners
The Byrdstown Pickett County Chamber of Commerce has chosen to work with the following organizations for the further development of Byrdstown, Pickett County.
Alliance for the Cumberlands
Lana Rossi
28 Courthouse Square, Byrdstown, TN 38549
Tel: 931-864-8585
Email: lvgraphics@twlakes.net
Web: www.allianceforthecumberlands.org
Cumberland Historic Byway
Web: cumberlandhistoricbyway.com
Pickett County Family Resource Center
130 Skyline Drive
Byrdstown, TN 38549
Phone: 931-864-6940
Email: nsmith@k12tn.net
Tennessee Opportunity Programs
437 Nissan Drive, Suite 502
Smyrna, TN 37167
Toll Free: 800-342-1489
Phone: 615-459-3600
Web: www.tnopportunityprograms.org
Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency
3313 Williams Enterprise Drive
Cookeville, TN 38506
Phone: (931) 528-1127
Email: info@uchra.com
Web: www.uchra.com
Upper Cumberland Tourism Association
P.O. Box 2411
Cookeville, TN 38502
Toll Free: 800-868-7237
Phone: (931) 537-6347
Email: tourism@uppercumberland.org
Web: www.uppercumberland.org
Leadership Pickett Program
For more information about the Leadership Pickett Program contact the Byrdstown Pickett County Chamber of Commerce.
Tel: (931) 864-7195 • Email: dalehollow@twlakes.net
Pickett County Adult and Youth Leadership Mission statement:
To provide an educational program where individuals practice leadership skills, deepen their understanding of community issues and prepare for leadership roles, thereby creating a network of individuals committed to the future of Pickett County.
Program Overview:
The Pickett County Leadership Program is designed to build community leadership. Participants meet for 7 half-day sessions and 1 full day session (September through August). Sessions focus on building community leadership skills (i.e. consensus building, decision-making, team building) and raising awareness of community issues (i.e. Healthcare, Economic Development). Participants also learn about the history, structure and resources of Pickett County communities. The program is made possible through a partnership of the Byrdstown Pickett County Chamber of Commerce and Local Business and Government Stakeholders.
Don’t keep your leadership abilities bottled up!
Release your potential through Leadership Pickett - an exciting adventure in self-discovery, while examining the diverse world of social, economic, environment and political issues. The Leadership Pickett Program of Pickett County strengthens our community through preparing our leaders to effectively deal with today’s changing world. The social and economic issues facing our community require our best leadership. A simple definition of leadership is that leadership is the art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal. Put even more simply, the leader is the inspiration and director of the action. He or she is the person in the group that possesses the combination of personality and skills that makes others want to follow his or her direction.
Five Keys to Leadership:
“Leadership is a winning combination of personal traits and the ability to think and act as a leader, a person who directs the activities of others for the good of all. Anyone can be a leader, even if the only person they’re leading is themselves.”
1. A leader plans. The core of leadership is being proactive rather than reactive. Sure, leaders are good in crises – but that doesn’t mean they sit around letting crises develop. Leadership involves identifying potential problems and solving them before they reach crisis proportions – and the ability to identify and reap potential windfalls. So good leaders analyze and plan and adapt their plans to new circumstances and opportunities.
2. A leader has a vision. Vision is essential to good leadership. Vision provides direction and without direction, there’s not much point to all that planning. Because it embodies your dreams and your passions, a vision statement will also serve as a leadership vision.
3. A leader shares his/her vision. Sharing your leadership vision helps your vision grow and your leadership develop. As you tell your leadership vision to others, you will strengthen your own belief in your vision and strengthen your determination to make your leadership vision become reality. And other people will start to see you as a person who’s “going places”. Your leadership skills will grow as you and other people recognize you as a person with leadership potential.
4. A leader takes charge. At this stage of leadership, you put together your planning and your leadership vision and take action. Whether it’s implementing a specific plan to improve the bottom line or responding to a crisis, you, as the leader, are the one who makes the decisions and sees that the appropriate actions are carried out. You can’t just “talk a good game” to be a leader; you need to act and to be seen as taking effective action for the good of your community.
5. A leader inspires through example. If asked, you could easily name three people whose leadership qualities inspire you. If asked why, you’d tell about the things these inspiring people did or are doing. Leadership is defined through action. Therefore, in developing your own leadership skills, you have to act in ways that are fitting to your leadership vision and your self – all the time. We can all name many actions of other people whom we admire, but what inspires us is the integrity that gives these actions meaning. Becoming a leader isn’t easy because it takes a conscious commitment and consistent effort to develop one’s leadership skills. But on the positive side, anyone who is willing to make the effort can become a good leader.
Leadership Pickett Program
For more information about the Leadership Pickett Program contact the Byrdstown Pickett County Chamber of Commerce.
Tel: (931) 864-7195 • Email: dalehollow@twlakes.net
Purpose:
To identify potential and existing leaders and to help them prepare for community services. To provide leaders with an understanding of difficult issues and potential opportunities facing Pickett County. To improve communication with a broader commitment resulting in active participation in community activities.
Vision:
Youth Leadership Pickett is a program designed to inform and motivate participants to develop and enhance the quality of their leadership skills while addressing pertinent community needs.
Youth Leadership Pickett will educate and prepare you for leadership in your community. You will graduate this program with an understanding of the economic demographics and industry of Pickett County, population, culture and history, and network with local and state government, expose you to basic life skills, and management of future goals. Network with current leaders and experience leadership by enrolling today and involve yourself in our regions future!
Leadership Pickett Program
For more information about the Leadership Pickett Program contact the Byrdstown Pickett County Chamber of Commerce.
Tel: (931) 864-7195 • Email: dalehollow@twlakes.net
Purpose:
To identify potential and existing leaders and to help them prepare for community services. To provide leaders with an understanding of difficult issues and potential opportunities facing Pickett County. To improve communication with a broader commitment resulting in active participation in community activities.
Vision:
Youth Leadership Pickett is a program designed to inform and motivate participants to develop and enhance the quality of their leadership skills while addressing pertinent community needs.
Who should consider the Adult Leadership Program?
• Community Leaders
• Business Owners
• Concerned Citizens
• Motivated, Dedicated Goal Oriented Individuals
• Curious, Caring individuals Who Are Willing To Learn
• Enroll Today To Start Taking Positive Steps For Pickett County & Our Regions Future!