Tammy Renee Evans Cagle
Tammy Renee Evans Cagle, 54 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Friday, November 28, 2025. Tammy was of the Christian Faith, loved her children and grandchildren, and enjoyed cooking. Preceding Tammy in death was her daughter, Katlyn Cagle; parents, Arthur Lee and Maxie Lee Angel Evans. Tammy will be dearly missed by her sons, Garrett and…
Read MoreDavid “Scott” Johnson
David “Scott” Johnson, 56, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, November 23, 2025. He was a 1987 graduate of Bledsoe County High School. He was very lighthearted, humorous, giving and kind. He was a loving father, son, brother and friend. He enjoyed golfing, boating, trucks and music of all kinds. He was preceded in death by…
Read MoreCounty receives $1 million for waterline extension
Failing wells and inability to get wells led to the request by Bledsoe County Mayor Gregg Ridley to seek state funding to extend waterlines to 27 households on Brea Road and eight on Arlin Holland Road. He said Tennessee Senator Todd Gardenhire was instrumental in obtaining state appropriations to fund the waterline extension. For more…
Read MoreParade is Saturday downtown
Pikeville is tuning up for its 29th annual Light Up Pikeville Christmas Parade, and this year’s theme, “Sounds of Christmas,” invites the community to celebrate the music that makes the season magical. From classic carols and toe-tapping bluegrass to festive jingles and joyful noise, participants are encouraged to bring the theme to life through creative…
Read MoreErlanger Bledsoe to receive $1.5 million for improvements
The longest federal shutdown in American history ended with legislation that included $1,500,000 funding for upgrades to Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital in Pikeville. U.S. Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-4) requested this funding, which was included in the federal appropriations bill passed by the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. President Donald J. Trump signed the…
Read MoreTake time to know a veteran’s “second story”
It was a cold, windy morning, but that did not deter people from gathering November 11 at 11:00 a.m. to pay tribute to the veterans who have served the United States of America Armed Forces. Despite the ceremony being moved from the courthouse lawn and Veterans Memorial to the Main Street Stage, the message was…
Read MoreBCHS carpentry class takes top honors
A six-man carpentry team traveled to Knoxville last week and came away with a first place showing at the Builders Exchange Competition, reports Bledsoe County High School CTE Principal Steve Reel. The winning Bledsoe County CTE Carpentry class consisted of Braxton Richardson, Lucas Simmons, Trace Frady, Jacob Thurman and Matthew Wargo. For more see the…
Read MorePatsy Wooden
Patsy Wooden, passed from this life on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 65 years old. She was born in Pikeville, Tennessee on July 25, 1960, the youngest of four siblings. She passed on her oldest brother’s birthday. Patsy lived on Slater Loop just inside Van Buren County. She battled health issues for several years, including…
Read MoreOfficer delivers early morning baby
“It’s a girl!” Words you would expect from a doctor but not this time. This little girl was delivered by a Pikeville Police Officer who was assisted by a Communications Officer. In the early morning hours of Monday, November 10, a E911 call was received that a woman was in active labor, reports Assistant Chief…
Read MoreThunder Mountain Acres offers unique experience for free
Nestled in the Sequatchie Valley, at 2650 College Station Crossroads, is a beautiful farm known as Thunder Mountain Acres. Not your typical livestock farm found in Bledsoe County. Instead, it is an alpaca farm that is adding reindeer “in training” just in time for the Christmas season. Lori Tanner and Mike Braunschweiger retired to the…
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