The 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…
Read MoreEllis advances to International Career Development Conference
Bledsoe County High School student Isaiah Ellis recently competed in the DECA State Career Development Conference in Chattanooga. He competed in the Automotive Services Marketing Series. His high score makes him eligible to compete in the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta, Georgia April 23-26. For more see the March 17 issue of The…
Read MoreGeraldine Keedy Walling
Geraldine Keedy Walling, 79, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, March 3, 2022. She loved to feed her hummingbirds and working puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Maggie Keedy; brothers, Jim, Bud, Earl, Bobby Joe, Speck and Red Keedy; sisters, Cleo Shannon, Blanche Lewis, Ruth Erwin and Bonnie Raye Keedy; and…
Read MoreFiremen receive hazardous materials training
Local fire department members recently completed Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations training hosted by the Pikeville Fire Department. The Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations courses were designed for emergency response personnel who may be first on the scene of a hazardous materials emergency. For more see the March 10 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreTharpe reaches goal, signs with Bryan
“Ever since I was young, I wanted to play basketball for Bryan College,” said Garrett Tharpe, a senior at Bledsoe County High School. His determination and God-given ability accompanied by his greatest supporters – his mother and grandmother – helped the dream of a young boy come to fruition. He signed to play basketball for…
Read MoreCruising the Great Tennessee Valley
Seeking a method to unite the Sequatchie Valley through tourism along the Scenic Byway from Marion to Sequatchie to Bledsoe and into Cumberland counties, cruise-ins are key. Participants can earn prizes and puzzle pieces from each cruise-in while showing off their vehicles to other local owners, and vehicle enthusiasts. A local group of car enthusiasts…
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