No-Cost medical services available at Operation Healthy Tennessee July 11-21
Millions of dollars of no-cost medical services are going to be provided in Pikeville and in Evensville July 11-21. Tennesseans can receive wellness checkups, sports physicals, vision, dental, and mental health services at no cost through the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Operation Healthy Tennessee. For more see the July 10 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreStanley Allen Reed
Stanley Allen Reed Stanley Allen Reed, 56, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 with his loving family by his side. Stanley attended West End Church of God, and was always helping other people. He loved his family, was a great carpenter, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and working on vehicles. Stanley was…
Read MoreNo-cost medical clinic returning
Water donations needed Two years ago, 2,600 people received over $1.6 million worth of medical services through Operation Healthy Tennessee provided by the military with its Innovative Readiness Training (IRT). The IRT is returning July 11-21 so Tennessee residents have the opportunity to once again receive no-cost medical treatment in Pikeville and in Evensville. For…
Read MoreCreek Side Plaza Development offering business opportunities
By BaiLee McCauley – Intern Reporter The continuing to develop, Creek Side Plaza, just off of US Highway 127 across from the Pikeville Funeral Home, gives new and experienced entrepreneurs the opportunity to grow their business while offering the public a great day out experience. One of the key businesses that led to the development…
Read MoreJoy Renea Presley
Joy Renea Presley, 58, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at home. She was a member of Pikeville Church of God. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas H. Matney; mother, Thelma J. Matney; and sister, Charity N. McCloud. She is survived by her husband, William Leon Presley; two sons, Colten…
Read MorePaint a rock, add it to Sequatchie Sam’s body and watch him grow!
Sequatchie Sam is slithering his way to the Bledsoe County Library and then on to the Bledsoe County Courthouse, but he needs your help to grow! Everyone is welcome to find a rock, be creative and paint it, then add it to Sequatchie Sam’s long body, said Tina Gerkman, project coordinator. For more see the…
Read MoreFields appointed interim director, search begins for new Director of Schools
Farrah Fields was appointed the interim Director of Schools for Bledsoe County during the Board of Education’s special called meeting Monday, June 23. The Board set an aggressive timeline to hire a new Director of Schools after officially accepting the resignation of Selina Sparkman. Sparkman has accepted a position with a school system in West…
Read MoreLuther Hollingsworth
Luther Hollingsworth Luther Hollingsworth, 87, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025. He was born February 8, 1938 in Pikeville, Tennessee to his late parents, Luchion and Louise Hollingsworth. A devoted man of God, husband, and father, Luther lived a life of servant leadership, humility, and prayer. Luther dedicated his life to sharing the love…
Read MoreEmma Jean Bowman
Emma Jean Bowman Emma Jean Bowman, 75, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She attended Lee Station Church of God. She enjoyed puzzle books, coloring, and playing dolls with her granddaughter. She liked camping and fishing. She was preceded in death by hers parents, Homer and Mary Ruth Smith; siblings, James, Carl and…
Read MoreBledsoe County Director of Schools resigns
Bledsoe County’s Director of Schools, Selina Sparkman, has officially submitted her resignation and it will be formally presented to the School Board on Monday evening, June 23 at a special called meeting. She has accepted a position with a school district in West Tennessee. During that meeting, an interim director of schools is expected to…
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