Condra returns, Brown becomes BTC Fiber director
James Condra was re-elected and Billy Joe Brown was elected to serve three-year terms on the BTC Fiber board of directors. One of the highest membership attendances and voter turnout was recorded with 577 members present and 575 members voting. Condra faced no opposition for the 548B Class 3 post and received 279 complimentary votes.…
Read MoreBledsoe County Sheriff’s Department uncovers numerous drugs
A search warrant at a Brockelll community residence in Bledsoe County was executed by the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department Tuesday, September 30. Authorities found approximately 75 grams of methamphetamine; 75 grams of marijuana; oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone; assorted drug paraphernalia; cash and a vehicle. Arrested was Loretta Dockery. She is charged with: •Maintaining a dwelling…
Read MoreVFW Post 5033 recharter advancing
Earlier this year, the Veterans of Foreign War VFW Post 5033 lost its charter, and efforts are currently underway to have it reinstated. On September 18, Veterans met at the Veterans Hall to elect officers to the reestablishing Post. The meeting included 12 Veterans along with 3rd District Commander Vicki Patterson, and VSO for Sequatchie…
Read MoreJeanette Austin: A lifetime of farming and conservation in Bledsoe County
Born and raised on Brockdell Mountain in Bledsoe County, Jeanette Austin grew up immersed in agriculture. Her parents, Otis and Daisy Prater, raised 11 children, nine girls and two boys on their family farm where dairy cows and other livestock were part of everyday life. That strong foundation in farming laid the groundwork for her…
Read MorePikeville Fall Festival is here!
Come enjoy the day in beautiful downtown Pikeville on Saturday, October 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Stroll Main Street and its side streets for handmade crafts, decor, and homemade baked goods. Food trucks are going to be on site. Miss Pikeville Fall Festival will be named. For more see the October 2 issue…
Read MoreRobert Carlos Worthington
Robert Carlos Worthington, 99, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. Carlos was a member of Pikeville Church of Christ and enjoyed visiting family and friends. He was a life-long farmer, enjoyed sitting on the porch whittling, singing, dancing, and riding horses. Preceding Carlos…
Read MoreWisteria Marie Elliott
Wisteria Marie Elliott, sweet, loving, precious, strong willed five month old infant daughter of Courtney Elizabeth Hodge and Denver James Elliott passed away Friday, September 26, 2025. In addition to her parents, Wisteria will be dearly missed by her sisters, Summer and Luella Elliott; brother, Finn Lee; maternal-grandparents, Jason (Carolyn) Hodge, and Brook Gunter; paternal-grandparents,…
Read MorePikeville Fall Festival next weekend!
Fall officially arrived Monday, and on October 4, downtown Pikeville will be buzzing with the sounds, colors, and smells of fall from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It’s time for the Pikeville Fall Festival! For more see the September 25 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreGet a scoop and hunt for treasures
Where can you get a scoop of ice cream and go antiquing all at the same time? At Ember’s Ice Cream Shoppe and Coffee Cup Antiques, that’s where. For the past eight years, Cliff and Gail Fowler have owned and operated the ice cream shop and antique store at 3112 Main Street in Pikeville. For…
Read MoreClarence Seals
Clarence Seals, 84, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, September 17, 2025. He retired from the U.S. Navy and Chattanooga State, where he was over maintenance. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Manery Seals; grandson, Steven Boling; parents, Lenard Seals and Ethel Thurman Seals; step-mother, Etta Ruth Seals; sister, Ruby Lee Harris; brothers,…
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