Thousands enjoy Saturday’s Fall Festival
A crisp, cool breeze and sunshine made Saturday’s Fall Festival in downtown Pikeville enjoyable day for all. Thousands of people came to Pikeville to listen to music, buy from vendors, play games, see the cruise-in, eat, run and dance. The event was sponsored by the Pikeville-Bledsoe County Chamber of Commerce, and goes down in history…
Read MoreIt’s time to turn Pikeville pink!
The first Friday in October is “Turn Pikeville Pink” day, announced Michelle Rains, Bledsoe County School Health Coordinator. Businesses are asked to decorate their store fronts, wear pink, take pictures and post them on social media with #turnpikevillepink. On Friday, October 28, it’s the annual “Pink Out” game. Everyone is encouraged to wear pink –…
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Fall Festival is Saturday!
Fall is in the air and on Saturday, October 1, Main Street in Pikeville will be humming with over 80 craftsmen and vendors, cruisers, concessions, kids playing zones, music, Glow Run and Gun Dance plus more. It’s the Fall Festival sponsored by the Pikeville-Chamber of Commerce and BTC Fiber. The opening ceremony is at 9:00 a.m.…
Read MoreMary Alice Trussell Scott
Mary Alice Trussell Scott, 88, of Pikeville, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Newt and Grace Trussell; husband, Charles H. Scott, Sr.; son, Charles H. Scott, Jr.; sister, Sallie Trussell; and three brothers, Buck, Bill and John Trussell.…
Read MoreRobert K. “Bob” Johnson
Robert K. “Bob” Johnson, 87, of the Lusk Community of Bledsoe County, Tennessee died Thursday, September 22, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Johnson; parents, Bill and Nina Johnson; son, Keith Johnson; sisters, Willie Mae and Elsie Johnson; and brother, Joe Johnson. He is survived by his daughters, Gloria (Dickie) White…
Read MoreDentistry from the Heart and Health Expo successfully provided free services and info
Over $34,000 in free dental services in addition to other free health services were provided to the Bledsoe County community Friday, September 23. It was part of Pikeville Family Dentistry’s fifth Dentistry from the Heart and Health Expo held in downtown Pikeville. For more see the September 29 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreComptroller asked to review Highway Department finances
An emergency $337,000 tax anticipation note had to be obtained from the State in order to cover overdrafts on the Bledsoe County Highway Department and to meet payroll when the office changed administration on September 1, reports Mayor Gregg Ridley. He explained the previous Road Superintendent, Robby Roberson, apparently paid out $1.2 million in the…
Read MoreBledsoe County Warriors standing at the ready to battle on the field for challenge trophy
Bledsoe County High School Warrior football team seniors stand ready to take the trophy from the Sequatchie County High School Indians on Friday night in Pikeville. The seniors plan to lead the Warrior team to victory and take possession of the challenge trophy, Chief Roaring Eagle. First Farmers and Commercial Bank (FFCB) of Pikeville have…
Read MoreBuilding interest in their community
Taking 2”x4” lumber and turning it into wooden frames for the Fall Festival street map signs is just one way the Carpentry classes at Bledsoe County High School CTE wing is giving back to its community. When the Pikeville-Bledsoe County Chamber of Commerce representative contacted instructor Carlos Davis about designing and making the large frames,…
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