Helen Catherine Allison Nipper
Helen Catherine Allison Nipper, 96, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, April 11, 2024 at NHC HealthCare Sequatchie. She was a member of the Bethel Church of Christ. Helen worked for the FBI in Washington D. C., at the Hosiery Mill in Pikeville, taught school at Bellview, and worked for American Lava in Chattanooga before their…
Read MoreJames Mitchell Gore
James Mitchell Gore, 42, of Pikeville, Tennesseedied Wednesday, April 10, 2024 with his loving family by his side. James attended Faith Baptist Church, enjoyed visiting with people, taking a walk, riding his 4-wheeler, and fishing. James was preceded in death by his father, James Gore; and infant brother Jason. Left behind to cherish his memory…
Read MoreCounty adds two Deputies/School Resource Officers
Two School Resource Officers (SRO) have completed their training certification course and graduated from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy recently. For more see the April 11 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreDon’t Duck Mental Health day is May 4
The community is invited to join the Don’t Duck Mental Health Awareness event slated for Saturday, May 4, in downtown Pikeville – the same day as the first Summer Nights series at the Main Street Stage. The mental health of children in Pikeville and Bledsoe County is being brought to the forefront as local officials…
Read MoreLee Bolden
Lee Bolden, 40, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He loved video games and was extremely proficient in technology. He lived life to the fullest and could outsmart anyone. He always came up with a million-dollar idea and had a positive outlook on life. Preceding him in death was his grandmother, Susie Redd;…
Read MoreTinsley indicted for drug-related death of Pikeville woman
A Rhea County woman has been indicted for contributing to the death of a Pikeville woman. Kayla P. Tinsley, 33, of Rhea County was indicted for the Second Degree Murder of Hailey Green, who was 27 at the time of her death. In August 2022, officers responded to an overdose death call for service at…
Read MoreFarmers Market opens for season
Spring has arrived and with it comes the opening of the Pikeville Farmers Market, just off Main Street. Various vendors set up every Saturday morning from April through September from 9:00 a.m. until noon, announced Jeania Lansing, market manager. The Farmers Market is open to all Bledsoe County residents to set up and sell home…
Read MorePartial eclipse over Bledsoe County April 8
A partial eclipse is expected on Monday, April 8 and will last an estimated 2 hours and 35 minutes according to the website, timeanddate.com. The eclipse will begin at 12:46 p.m. and will be at its max at 2:05 p.m. The event ends at 3:21 p.m. Safety in viewing the eclipse is recommended. While this…
Read MoreBCHS has 35 welding students who earned certification
Bledsoe County High School CTE welding students earning their certification were (no specific order) Sylas Brock, Austin Cain, Andrew DeBord, Jamey Dyer, Jacob Hale, Jamie Headlee, Harley Hughes, Ethan Newman, Garrett Johnson, Steven Roach, Diego Vasquez, Hayden Wolfe, Jake Wooden, Cameron Bright, Jacob Bush, Nathaniel D’Angelo, Hunter Davis, Isaac DeBord, Chevy Dishman, Daniel Hankins, Noah…
Read MoreKeeping Etta’s memory alive one book at a time
Anyone who was fortunate enough to know Etta Stephens, knew she loved her family, community, and encouraging everyone she came into contact with. Her legacy continues to be remembered as a Little Free Library has been erected in front of Mary V. Wheeler Elementary in her memory by friends and family. For more see the…
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