Businesses, it’s time to start planning your decorations for the annual Bledsoe County Fair Business Front Decorating Contest. Since it’s America’s 250th the theme is Liberty, Land, and Livestock. Please have your displays July 1 through August 8. Judging is July 10. First place receives five week gate passes, second place gets five rodeo gate passes, and third place receivs five Race TN Series gate passes. To enter, please call or message Vanda Wilhoit at 423-298-7797. Winners will be notified to join them for the Opening Night Ceremony to receive their awards.

The Bargain Basement will be open on July 4th from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. at 7 Methodist Street, Pikeville. They are continuing the $1 a bag for clothing, shoes, books and toys. Other items are $1 unless marked. This is sponsored by the United Methodist Women with proceeds used for missions. Clean usable donations are always appreciated and may be brought during these open hours or on Thursday afternoons from 2 to 4.

The Veterans of Bledsoe County are celebrating the nation’s 250th Independence Day with a day of patriotism, fellowship, and fun. At 1:00 p.m., lineup for the parade; 2:00 p.m. parade, ride the float or walk; 3:00 p.m. cookout at the Veterans Club for all veterans and their families. Please consider bringing a side dish to share.

Daggett-Davis reunion July 4 at the Dill Community Center on Brockdell Mountain. Please plan to attend and enjoy family and friends and stories from your past. Covered dish lunch at noon looking forward to seeing you there.

Between Sundays: Practical Christianity in Daily Life summer series is being presented at Bethel Church of Christ. The Summer Series includes: Eric Garner, July 5 and 6; Matthew Higginbotham, July 12 and 13; Reed Swindle, July 19 and 20; and Keith Parker, July 26 and 27. Join the church for Sunday Bible Class, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; and Monday Worship, 7:00 p.m.