Fall Creek Falls Visitors Center and Inn construction are on schedule
The Fall Creek Falls Inn reconstruction project is progressing as scheduled, according to the Tennessee Department of General Services. Along with the inn reconstruction, the new Village Green Visitors Center is nearly complete. The Visitors Center looks complete from the outside, with the parking lots striped and painted, ready to welcome visitors to the Park…
Sells honored for decades of service
Pikeville Alderman Reed Sells was honored for his decades of service to the City of Pikeville with a plaque at the Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting on Monday, December 9. Mayor Philip Cagle recognized Sells for “all his service given to the city of Pikeville from January 1, 1992 through December 2019.” Cagle said…
Cagle re-elected Pikeville Mayor
Pikeville Mayor Philip “Winki” Cagle was re-elected to his position Saturday, December 7, receiving 219 votes to challenger JoAnn Britt’s 126 votes. For City Aldermen, the top four vote-getters were incumbents Jane Humble, Dale Wheeler, and Senia Anderson followed by newcomer Jeania Lansing. Challenger Suzanne Schoolfield Sapp did not receive enough votes to be elected.…
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Kids' camps scheduled at First Southern Baptist Church
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/kids-camps-scheduled-at-first-southern-baptist-church/All dayJul-15-19-Jul-29-19Hey kids, kindergarten through sixth grade, come to kids’ camps at First Southern Baptist Church, 2827 Main Street, Pikeville. Kids’ Day Camp is July 15 through 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day. The week of July 29 through August 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. daily Kids’ Sports Camp is being held. Come enjoy Bible study, crafts, sports and water activities plus breakfast and lunch are provided at both camps. There is a $20 materials fee per child per camp. For more information call (423) 447-2849. B28S29
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Volleyball and basketball camp
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/volleyball-and-basketball-camp/All dayJul-17-19-Jul-19-19On July 17-19, Bledsoe County High School’s volleyball team is hosting its annual fund raiser volleyball/basketball camp for girls second through eighth grade. Camp is from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day at a cost of $175 for both camps. Campers receive a basketball, volleyball and daily lunch. Registration on July 17 begins at 7:00 a.m. If attending the basketball camp only, the cost is $100, and starts at 8:00 a.m. each day. Basketball campers can be picked up at 11:30 a.m. and will receive lunch and a basketball. If attending the volleyball camp only, the cost is $100 and campers can be dropped off at 11:30 a.m. with lunch provided along with a volleyball. If any questions please text or call Beverly Tarver at (423) 309-6414. B26S27
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Business decorating contest
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/business-decorating-contest/All dayJul-18-19-Aug-01-19Bledsoe County businesses are asked to decorate their store fronts depicting what the Bledsoe County Agricultural Fair means to them. This is the Centennial Jubilee for the Fair, celebrating 100 years. Displays could be agricultural, carnival, craft or any fair related events, past or present. The winning business receives $50. Entries need to be in by July 18, but no longer than August 1. Winner will be announced August 17, the closing night of the Fair. For more information contact Vanda Wilhoit at (423) 298-7797. B29S30
Donations needed for 127 Yard Sale
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/donations-needed-for-127-yard-sale/All dayJul-18-19-Jul-30-19Bledsoe County Community Food Bank is needing donations for the 127 Yard Sale. Money obtained from the sold items goes back to the food bank for the purchase of food. Items can be brought by the food bank on Cumberland Avenue in Pikeville on Monday’s from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m. You can also call 423-447-3325, leave a message and someone will get back with you as soon as possible to make arrangements to receive them. Donations must be at the food bank by July 30. All donations are appreciated. B29S30
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Bayless family reunion
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/bayless-family-reunion/All dayJul-20-19The Alexander and Carrie Bayless family reunion is Saturday, July 20 at Fall Creek Falls Community Center beginning at 10:00 a.m. Please bring a covered dish to share at noon. Plates, cups, cutlery and serving pieces are provided. Come join the family. BT26S27