Development opens discussion on land usage, taxes
A recent 1,500-acre property purchase in lower Bledsoe County has opened up discussions about property usage, development and property tax values among local residents. The Fields, a residential fly-in community, has presented a proposal that includes an airstrip, commercial space for a restaurant, farm to table market and other commercial development with the prospect of…
Read MoreMarson “Taz” Gibson
Marson “Taz” Gibson, 64 of Pikeville, Tennessee died March 11, 2022. Taz enjoyed the outdoors just riding his horse Hank, four wheeling, and even taking a ride on a motorcycle. He loved his dog Phoebe, and also enjoyed fishing, hunting, hanging out with his friends, and liked tinkering and working to fix any old broken…
Read MoreRothchild Wellington “Boo” Bray
Rothchild Wellington “Boo” Bray, 27, of Pikeville, Tennessee died March 26, 2022. Boo fiercely loved his family, enjoyed playing basketball, and watching football, especially the Patriots, liked riding his motorcycle, and listening to classic rock music. Preceding Rothchild in death were his maternal grandparents, George and Doris Rogers; paternal grandparents, Robert and Janice Bray;…
Read MoreDollar General opens newest store at 4-Way
Dollar General (DG) is excited to announce its store at 970 College Station Mountain Road in Pikeville at the 4-Way is now open. For more see the March 31 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreStudents experience future life scenarios
Being an eighth, ninth or tenth grade student is tough enough, but playing the game of LIFE maze at that age can be life changing. Some Bledsoe County students, with parental or guardian permission, participated in a LIFE maze last Friday at the high school with life scenarios. Students were given a scenario and had…
Read MoreThe Fields changes road move
Plans to develop a billion dollar residential fly-in community in southern Bledsoe County continues to be scrutinized by property owners in that area and throughout the county. Developer Craig Fuller has been meeting with county officials trying to propose a plan in which the majority will agree upon concerning the closing of a portion of…
Read MoreMaggie Ann Smith
Maggie Ann Smith, 75, of Pikeville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 17, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny Hayes and Susan Hayes; brothers, Leon, Travis, Lawrence and Steve Hayes; and sisters, Shirley Morgan and Mary Hayes. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years,…
Read MoreJo Nell Fisher
Jo Nell Fisher, 87, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022. She was a member of Griffith Church of Christ. She was retired from Robinson Manufacturing and worked at The Fabric House in Pikeville for many years. She enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with her friends and family. She was preceded in death…
Read MoreJason Edward Detrick
Jason Edward Detrick, 41, left this world suddenly, yet willingly, on March 18, 2022 to go home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Those who knew Jason, even just a little, lost a shinning light in their lives. Jason had the privilege of having the love and guidance of two great churches.…
Read MoreBledsoe County awarded $600,000 to fund two electric buses
The Bledsoe County School System has been announced as one of winners of two school bus rebate opportunities: the 2021 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Electric School Bus Rebates, and the 2021 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) School Bus Rebates. The system is receiving $600,000 to purchase two electric school buses. The $7 million in ARP…
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