Ridley inquires about collections shortfall in Bledsoe Circuit Court
A letter written to Bledsoe County Circuit Court Clerk Michael Walker from County Mayor Gregg Ridley late last month asks Walker to take necessary steps to contract with a collection agency to recuperate uncollected fines and court costs. Walker responded, stating circumstances are out of his control concerning collections. “I ask again that you take…
Fall Creek Falls Inn construction to resume
After being halted due to a $11 million budget overage, the State of Tennessee will begin rebuilding the Fall Creek Falls State Park Inn and Conference Center later this month, according to Department of General Services Communications Director David Roberson. Roberson said the state issued a notice to their contractor, Bell Construction, to proceed with…
Residents give opinion on privatizing emergency services
In a special called meeting of the Bledsoe County Commission in which Puckett EMS was set to give a presentation about privatizing local emergency services— the company did not present any proposals to the commission, after being asked not to speak by County Mayor Gregg Ridley. Rather, county officials heard from several local residents about…
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BBQ plates at Lusk VFD
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/bbq-plates-at-lusk-vfd/All daySep-07-19Lusk Volunteer Fire Department is selling BBQ plates with fixings for $8.00 on September 7th from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Lusk Community Center. Proceeds go towards purchasing new equipment needed for the volunteer firemen. For more information or to make a donation contact Bobby Johnson 423/554-3934 or 486-4973, or Eric Rigsby 423/509-5922. B35S36
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Reunion at Hale Cemetery
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/reunion-at-hale-cemetery/All daySep-08-19On September 8, a reunion is being held at Hale Cemetery, also known as Beaver Hill Cemetery, at 1:00 p.m. For information or to donate contact Lois Smith, 2086 Cove Hill Road, Pikeville, TN 37367 or mail to Hale Cemetery Fund, c/o First Farmers and Commercial Bank, PO Box 488, Pikeville, TN 37367. B35BS36
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Paws and Claws animal shelter meeting
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/paws-and-claws-animal-shelter-meeting-3/All daySep-13-19Paws and Claws Animal Shelter monthly meeting will be Thursday Sept 13th at the Bledsoe Telephone Co-op Meeting Room. The meeting room is located on Cumberland Ave in Pikeville. Our meetings start at 6:00pm. Everyone is invited to attend. Please come by, meet us and maybe help us build an animal shelter for the Sequatchie Valley area.
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Class of 1989 planning reunion
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/class-of-1989-planning-reunion/All daySep-21-19The Bledsoe County High School Class of 1989 is planning its 30 year class reunion. The reunion is being held on Saturday, September 21, at the Pikeville Municipal Building. It will start at 5:00 p.m. with the City of Pikeville Fire Department catering the dinner. The cost per person is $20. The deadline for reservations is September 1. Mail your check to Conda Oestreich Hysell, 7179 New Harmony Road, Pikeville, TN 37367. Make checks out to BCHS Class of 1989. BT34S35
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Pendergrass family reunion
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/pendergrass-family-reunion/All daySep-21-19The Pendergrass family reunion is being held at the home of Greg and Brenda Anderson on Saturday, September 21. Please bring a covered dish and join them for the meal beginning at noon. Drinks and paper products will be provided.BT38