Concerned women raising money for historic Dr. James A Ross House
Several Bledsoe County women decided to use their talents to raise money for the Historic Dr. James A. Ross House and are selling tickets to win a quilt or an afghan. For more see the March 28 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreSteve West
Steve West, 58, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, March 22, 2019 at his home. He was a member of Summer City Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva Yeargan West. He is survived by Yvonne Johnson; five step-daughters; two step-sons; several grandchildren; father, Ronald West; brother, John West, all of Pikeville;…
Read MoreEthel Alene Seals
Ethel Alene Seals, 76, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019 at her home in Polson, Montana. Ethel was born in Bledsoe County on August 8, 1942. She graduated from Bledsoe County High School in 1960. She is survived by her husband of 58 years and her two children. Ethel will be laid to rest…
Read MoreGas line shut off, roads reopened
UPDATE: Gas has been shut off and the roads are being reopened, according to The Bledsoe County Rescue Squad. Crews are currently responding to a punctured gas line near Summer City Road and Highway 30 East on Dayton Mountain. Traffic is currently being rerouted until the area is deemed safe. Highway 30 East and Summer…
Read MoreChristopher Charles Evans
Christopher Charles Evans, 61, of Dayton, Tennessee, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at his home. He was a 1975 graduate of Cohn High School in Nashville, where he was a standout member of the football and track teams. He completed his Eagle Scout in 1971. He attended Brookmeade Church of Christ in Nashville. From 1978-1993,…
Read MoreAnna Elgan
Anna Lucille (Sneed) Elgan, 87, died March 8, 2019 in Pikeville, Tennessee. She was born June 27, 1931 in Nashville, to John Thomas Sneed and Rosie Elizabeth (Spain) Sneed. Ann was raised during lean times in a large family in Nashville where there was not a lot of material wealth, but a lot of family…
Read MoreSchool Board rejects Pendergrass’ settlement offer
The Board of Education rejected a settlement offer by Board Member Vince Pendergrass in which he would have dismissed the lawsuit he filed against the Board in mid-January. Pendergrass’ settlement offer would have amended the public censure placed on him last fall by the Board and would have allowed him to “attend any and all…
Read MoreWind Advisory issued, storms possible
Strong winds moving in from the midwest have prompted a Wind Advisory and Hazardous Weather Outlook for Bledsoe County from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Morristown. The agency warns of strong to severe thunderstorms tonight across the Cumberland Plateau, with damaging winds the primary threat and the possibility of “a tornado or two.” NWS…
Read MoreFields charged with Cumberland County murders
John Patrick Fields, 47, of Bledsoe County, is charged with two counts of First Degree Murder and two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department. Fields is being held at the Cumberland County Jail on a $5 million bond and is expected to appear in court on Monday, March…
Read MoreCycle Sequatchie coming to area this Fall
Pikeville and the Sequatchie Valley will be host to a new cycling event this Fall, bringing upwards of 300 riders to the area to experience the beautiful mountain and valley views of the area. ‘Cycle Sequatchie’ will be held on October 5, with riders taking off from Dunlap’s Valley Fest. Two short rides will stay…
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