Carl Thomas “Tom” Hatfield
Carl Thomas “Tom” Hatfield Carl Thomas “Tom” Hatfield, 83, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Friday morning, May 22, 2026, at Fort Sanders Hospital. He was of the Baptist faith and was a teacher, coach, and principal for many years at Hanahan High School in Charleston, South Carolina, and later at Bledsoe County High School and Pikeville…
Read MoreKyle Perry “KP” Bailey
Kyle Perry “KP” Bailey Kyle Perry “KP” Bailey, 36, of Spring City, Tennessee passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026. In the past, Kyle attended First Southern Baptist Church and enjoyed running music systems. He enjoyed construction work, liked working on cars, riding four wheelers and dirt bikes, and watching action movies, especially the Fast…
Read MoreOfficers to conduct sobriety checkpoints
The Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting sobriety checkpoints throughout Bledsoe County on June 12 and June 19, announced Sheriff Jimmy Morris. Checkpoint operations will be conducted during the hours of 2:00-7:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.-midnight. The checkpoints are scheduled for the following locations: June 12 2:00-7:00 p.m. •Pitts Gap Road at Hendon Road…
Read MoreSummer reading opportunities for children
School may be out later this week for the summer, but students need to continue reading. Many opportunities are offered to promote summer reading from free books off the mobile Book Bus to checking books out from the Bledsoe County Public Library. The Bledsoe County School System’s mobile Book Bus is loaded with a variety…
Read MoreSimmons runs for County Road Superintendent
Tim Simmons [I] is announcing his candidacy for Bledsoe County Road Superintendent in the August General Election. He was born and raised in Bledsoe County, attended school here, and later went to college. “This has always been home to me,” said Simmons. “I care deeply about the people who live here and the future of…
Read MoreNew journey starts for 108 seniors
It was a beautiful evening as 108 classmates strolled across the stage to receive their high school diploma from Bledsoe County High School. The stadium seats were filled with proud family members and friends who came to see their senior’s final achievement at BCHS. Historian Grace Frady related her thoughts about the class’ past four…
Read MoreAgriculture tops Tennessee industries at $103.8 billion
Farming is taking off in different directions in the state of Tennessee. Tennessee Department of Agriculture Commissioner Andy Holt told area farmers and business leaders attending the Farm City Breakfast last week, what his department is doing to support and promote agriculture at home and abroad. Tennessee with its farmlands and natural beauty draws many…
Read MorePicnic table built to remember fallen officer
The loss of a child, whether they are young or an adult is never easy. One way the mother of fallen Hamilton County deputy, Landon Faulkner, chose to remember her son was to have the Bledsoe County High School construction class build a picnic table – one for family and friends to gather around and…
Read MoreEdna Faye Roberts
Edna Faye Roberts Edna Faye Roberts, 87, of Dayton, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. She was born on October 3, 1938, in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, to Milton and Elizabeth Thurman Dunn. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Charles Dunn, Genevieve Daniel, Clovella Daniel, Joyce Carter, and Daniel Dunn.…
Read MoreCongressional districts revised and special qualifying period implemented
The General Assembly has adopted revised congressional districts and a special qualifying period for candidates for United States House of Representatives. To review the maps of revised congressional districts, click here (link to https://sos.tn.gov/announcements/2026-congressional-redistricting). Additional candidates may qualify for the primary or general election between now and noon on Friday, May 15, 2026. Petitions can…
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