Pickett County

Created 1879 from Fentress and Overton counties; named in honor of Howell L. Pickett (1847-after 1909), attorney and member of Tennessee state house from Wilson County who moved to Arizona and continued his career in law and politics.

Did You Know?Cordell Hull, former Congressman, U.S. Senator, Secretary of State, and father of the United Nations was born in a small log cabin in Pickett County. Hull is the longest serving Secretary of State, 1933-1944, in America's history. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1945.

Population5,048

County SeatByrdstown

Land Area (SQ Miles)163

State SenatorSen. Charlotte Burks (15th District)
Legislative Office: 615.741.3978

State RepresentativeRep. Les Winningham (38th District)
Legislative Office: 615.741.6852

County MayorThe Honorable Stephen Bilbrey
Office: 931.864.3798

District Office ContactJamestown Office
Congressman Lincoln Davis
629 North Main Street
Jamestown, TN 38556
Phone: 931.879.2361
Fax: 931.879.2389

Mailing AddressP.O. Box 964, Jamestown, TN 38556

Local Links and ResourcesPickett County Chamber of Commerce
Dale Hollow Lake
Pickett State Park
Cordell Hull Birthplace and Museum