Coming in 2026: TCAT, new sewer plant, new school board office
As 2025 closes, 2026 opens with large construction projects that will affect residents of Pikeville, Bledsoe County, and the surrounding areas. Coming in the Spring of 2026, is the completion of the Upper Cumberland TCAT in Pikeville. The building, located off the US 127 Bypass on Charles Sheldon Road, will serve as a college of…
Read MoreMichael Lee Satterfield
Michael Lee Satterfield, 65, of Dunlap, Tennessee, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away December 26, 2025. Michael was always good for a laugh or a practical joke, sarcasm that just wouldn’t quit. He was a jack of all trades, auto mechanic for more than 30 years. He was loved and will be missed by all…
Read MoreRoy Pendergrass
Roy Pendergrass, 78, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was of the Church of Christ faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a welding teacher at Bledsoe-Sequatchie Vocational School. He retired from TVA where he worked at Watts Bar. He…
Read MoreSusan Stults Warden
Susan Stults Warden, 60, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, December 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Susan was a nurse’s aide at the Bledsoe County Nursing Home in the 80’s, a 1983 graduate of BCHS, All State Basketball in 1983 and Dr. D. F. Adkisson Athlete of the Year in 1985 at Cleveland State.…
Read MoreDavid McGlashan
David McGlashan, 80, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, December 21, 2025. He loved to fish, hunt, and work in the garden. He also enjoyed carpentry. He was preceded in death by his son, Sam McGlashan; and grandchild, Taylor Kay McGlashan. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda McGlashan; children, Tammy (Russell) Breaux…
Read MoreGregory Pickett
Gregory Pickett, 72, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. Greg was a faithful gospel minister for 50 years. He was a member of Pikeville Church of Christ, and a 1972 graduate of Whitwell High School. Greg graduated from the Memphis School of Preaching…
Read MoreLanean Pendergrass
Lanean Pendergrass, 44, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was of the Christian faith and a true believer in family. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Taylor Pendergrass; mother, Jaynean Guinn; grandparents, Bill and Joann Rigsby and David and Jaynese Hale; and father-in-law, Freddy Pendergrass. She is survived by her…
Read MoreSadie Faye Brown Robertson
Sadie Faye Brown Robertson, 83, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025. Born on May 30, 1942 in Pikeville, Faye was the daughter of the late Clinton and Mauvine Brown. Faye is preceded in death by husband, Joseph D. Robertson M.D.; and brother, Mack Brown. Faye raised her family in Pikeville and…
Read MoreSandell home brings Christmas to life, wins 45th Christmas Decorating Contest
Christmas decorations from colorful lights strung along the wooden fence to a reindeer at the front door to various blow-up holiday figures gave Hope Sandell’s home the winning edge in The Bledsonian-Banner’s 45th annual Christmas Decorating Contest. She will receive $100 for her winning decorations compliments of First Farmers and Commercial Bank and Citizens Tri-County…
Read MoreBledsoe County Historical and Genealogical Society receives project funding
A ceremonial check for $77,500 was presented to members of the Bledsoe County Historical and Genealogical Society from the Tennessee State Museum by Lori Thurston-Smith, Grant Title VI Coordinator (left) and Tammi Edwards, Director of Special Projects (center, holding check). Those Society members accepting the check are Carolyne Knight, Patsy Morgan, Shirley Burk, Hannah Cahours,…
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