Robert “Bob” Byrd Davis
Robert “Bob” Byrd Davis, 77, of Flowery Branch, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Bob was born September 26, 1943 to Charles and Mary Ruth Davis in Pikeville, Tennessee. He was a member of the Bledsoe County High School Class of 1961 where he played trombone in the band and center on the basketball…
Read MoreAnna Lee Brown
Anna Lee Brown, 81, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 in Maryville, Tennessee after a long battle with cancer. Mrs. Brown was born Anna Lee Rector on October 25, 1939 in Pikeville, Tennessee. Graduated high school from Gulf Park School for Women as salutatorian in 1957. Married to Samuel Brown, Jr. in 1962 before…
Read MoreWinter weather throws ducks off course
The Holmes family was not sure why people were suddenly showing up at their farm on East Valley Road wanting to take pictures of ducks swimming on their pond. It wasn’t usual for ducks to be swimming around, but they found out there were a couple of rare Alaskan ducks on the pond. (photo by…
Read MoreEvidence preservation request in officer-involved death
Attorneys for the Estate of Chad Songer, the man who died after his arrest by Bledsoe County deputies and K9 Orton on January 31, have written a notice of spoliation to representatives of Bledsoe County, the City of Pikeville, and Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department deputies Chase Roberts and Matt Brock, instructing them to preserve evidence…
Read MoreAviagen searching for local farm partnerships
Aviagen, the company behind the under-construction feed mill off the U.S. 127 bypass in Pikeville, is planning a meeting alongside the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TNAg) and the University of Tennessee Extension Office. The meeting pertains to sourcing corn from farmers in Pikeville for the mill. “Aviagen is interested in setting up supply agreements with…
Read MoreSequatchie Valley Scenic Byway designated as National Scenic Byway
Sequatchie Valley Scenic Byway has been designated as a new National Scenic Byway. The new byway stretches from Marion County to Sequatchie County to Bledsoe County where the scenic byway begins. To learn more about the designation see The Bledsonian-Banner’s February 25 edition.
Read MoreCOVID-19 vaccine for 65+ and teachers beginning February 22
Tennessee will begin registering Tennesseans aged 65 and older and those in Phase 1b of the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan COVID-19 for vaccinations on February 22. Phase 1b includes staff members of kindergarten through 12th grade schools and child care facilities. Online Scheduling for COVID-19 Vaccination TDH has launched a new online scheduling tool that…
Read MoreCourthouse, schools, state offices closed Tuesday due to weather
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has closed state offices in much of the state on Tuesday, February 16, due to dangerous weather and expected icy road conditions across much of West and Middle Tennessee. This includes the Bledsoe County Health Department. The COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics have been cancelled on Tuesday as well at the…
Read MoreThere’s a Song in My Heart released by Hawn
The musical talents of Timothy Hawn have delighted many since he started playing the piano and singing at a young age. At 21, the Pikeville native, has composed and released his first single, “There’s a Song in My Heart.” The single and video makes its debut on Friday, February 12. “The song has been a…
Read MoreSmith signs with Bryan College
Jack Smith, a home school student who plays soccer for Bledsoe County High School, has signed to continue his education and athletic career at Bryan College. Smith, a 6’4 midfielder for the Warriors Soccer team, said he is excited to begin his career at Bryan. For more see the February 11 issue of The Bledsonian…
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