The stories of Pickett County, TN
8 narrated audio stories from across Pickett County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Pickett County
When This Border Corner Became Its Own County
How a remote Upper Cumberland community won its own county government.
Pickett County
Not Howard, but Howell: How Pickett County Got Its Name
A county on the Kentucky line carries the mark of Tennessee politics.
Pickett County
When Tennessee Drew Its Youngest County
A county born from boundary lines and legislative power.
Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park
Where Cordell Hull’s Story Starts: At the Table
A birthplace park uses foodways to ground a global statesman in rural childhood.
Dale Hollow Reservoir
When the Catch Became the Menu at Dale Hollow
How a fishing lake shaped Byrdstown’s visitor food culture.
Pickett County
When the County Chose the Square
How a new county turned Byrdstown into its civic heart.
Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park
From Olympus to the World Stage
A log cabin birthplace anchors the remarkable rise of Cordell Hull.
Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park
From Pickett County to the World Stage
A museum traces Cordell Hull’s long path from rural Tennessee to global diplomacy.
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