City approves burnout pad to draw car enthusiasts, tourists
To bring car enthusiasts and boost local business, Pikeville City officials approved a new project for a burnout pad downtown. Their decision was made during their Monday, July 13 meeting. Aldermen Senia Anderson, Jane Humble, Jeania Lansing, and Dale Wheeler approved unanimously moving forward with the project to create a burnout pad for cars, essentially…
Read MoreMorris is new PES Principal
Lee Ann Morris has been named the new principal at Pikeville Elementary School (PES) by Director of Schools James Ellis. Ellis was the former PES principal before being chosen as Director last month. Morris has 15 years experience in Bledsoe County Schools and taught for two years elsewhere before joining the district. Morris has been…
Read MoreAviagen feed mill officially coming to Pikeville
Aviagen will invest $35.3 million to expand in Pikeville with a new state-of-the-art feed mill off the U.S. 127 bypass, Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced on Thursday, July 16. Aviagen is a leading global company of poultry breeders which already has a footprint in the…
Read MoreBCHS fishing team continues inaugural season at Pickwick
July 10 and 11 marked the end of the inaugural regular season for the Bledsoe County High School Bass Warriors fishing team. Two teams, including Emory Olinger, Caleb Wagner, Bryson Tucker, and Dakota Simmons, competed in the Commissioner’s Cup Tennessee Bass Nation High School State Tournament on Pickwick Lake. A total of 157 boats with…
Read MoreKathryn “Ginger” Swafford
Kathryn “Ginger” Swafford, age 74 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Ginger was a member of Pikeville United Methodist Church. She loved being with her family especially the granddaughter. Ginger was a textile factory worker at Dupont for 40 years. Preceding Ginger in death was her husband, Frank Richard “Dick” Swafford; parents, Leonard…
Read MoreVirgil Garner Ferguson
Virgil Garner Ferguson, 83 of Tansi, Tennessee died Friday, July 10, 2020. Virgil was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed playing golf and traveling, especially going on cruises. Virgil served in United States Marine Corp and later in his lifetime was a photographer for Fuji and Nord during his lifetime. Preceding Virgil in death were…
Read MoreFamilies served by Mother to Mother event
A rural outreach event held by the non-profit organization Mother to Mother from Nashville distributed items to a large group of parents in Bledsoe County last Thursday, July 9. The group distributed diapers, clothes, toys, gear, books, and more to families. According to Mother to Mother, 265 children were served during the event in Pikeville.…
Read MoreEarly voting begins Friday
Early voting for the August 6 Bledsoe County General Election along with State and Federal Primaries begins this Friday, July 17. The early voting period lasts through August 1 and the deadline to request an absentee ballot is July 30. Early voting takes place at the Bledsoe County Election Commission Office inside the Bledsoe County…
Read MorePikeville Summer Nights on 1st Saturdays
The first Saturday of the month through September promises to bring entertainment and outdoor fun for attendees of Pikeville Summer Nights. The events begin with a Cruise-In and Summer Nights at the Farmers Market beginning at 4:00 p.m. and musical entertainment at 7:00 p.m. For more see the July 16 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreBoard to ask for tax increase to cover operations of schools
The Bledsoe County Board of Education will be asking the Bledsoe County Commission for increased funding in the form of a property tax increase due to a decrease in Basic Education Program (BEP) funding from the state and increased expenses, along with the unknown expenses associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Board Finance Director Janice Ritchie…
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