Fair named first runner-up in A Division
The Bledsoe County Fair Association attended the Tennessee Association of Fairs Convention in Murfreesboro over the weekend, bringing home multiple honors and recognitions. The local Fair received first runner-up in the A Division, an achievement made possible through the support of sponsors, volunteers, and community supporters, noted Board members. On behalf of the Fair Board,…
Read MoreBTC Fiber offers online safety workshop
BTC Fiber is excited to announce an upcoming educational workshop, “Staying Safe Online: Avoid Scams & Password Protection,” designed to help community members navigate today’s digital world more safely and confidently. This session will cover essential topics such as how to spot common online scams, create and manage strong passwords, and stay safe on social…
Read MoreSteps start for animal shelter
About 50 people, with the common goal to get an animal shelter in the county, met Monday evening at Lee Station Baptist Church. The group appointed a board of directors and are hoping to call the shelter W.A.G.S. – Where Animals Get Saved. This group is one of two working towards getting an animal shelter…
Read More30 years later – family still seeks answers
The family of Anne (Anna) Blanche Ferguson Frady have never lost hope in finding her after she disappeared 30 years ago, never to be heard from again. She was last seen on January 14, 1996 at what was known at the time as J.J.’s Market, now Elite Market on Main Street in Pikeville. According to…
Read MoreEarl Lee Dill
Earl Lee Dill, of Knoxville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2025. Earl Lee was a charter member of First Souther Baptist Church in Pikeville, Tennessee. Earl’s membership was transferred to Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, where he and his wife and family made their home. Earl Lee…
Read MoreNeighbors file complaints over noisy stray dogs housed at a city residence
Large crowd filled City’s meeting room in support of dog rescuer and to find a solution UPDATED: ANIMAL SHELTER ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 19 AT 6:00 P.M. AT LEE STATION BAPTIST CHURCH. What started as a teenager helping two dogs, Mumzee and Starsky, found scrounging for food at the Piggy Wiggly in 2017 has grown…
Read MoreBledsonian expands and improves digital footprint
While The Bledsonian-Banner had “good bones” starting out, it still needed help advancing its digital footprint. Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) sophomore Jaeda Jackson was chosen to spend a week working with the traditional newspaper to improve and expand its digital presence. This was made possible through the Walt Potter Digital Ambassadors Program and the…
Read MoreSnow not seeking reelection in 2026
Longtime Bledsoe County School Board member, Don Snow, has decided not to run for the District 3 position in 2026. Snow has been serving on the School Board for the past 12 years, and wants to encourage anyone in his district who is interested in the betterment of education in Bledsoe County to consider running…
Read MoreFrady running for County Mayor
Kris Frady has officially announced his candidacy for Bledsoe County Mayor in the Republican May Primary. “I have spent the past 18 years preparing Bledsoe County’s youth for the workforce as a welding instructor at Bledsoe County High School,” Frady. “Through this work, I have built strong partnerships with local industries and understand the growing…
Read MoreJo Lasseter Vickers
Ms. Jo Lasseter Vickers, 94, of Spring City, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2025. Ms. Jo was born November 6, 1931, in Dothan, Alabama to the late William Dewey Cobb and the late Minnie Atkinson Cobb. She was a retired barber and a member of Frostbite Baptist Church. She was also a member of…
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