Andersons’ Small Town Christmas Magic float wins
With snow falling all around, the crowd was transferred to the world of Small Town Christmas Magic with the Anderson Family float during the 27th annual Pikeville Christmas Parade. They received $200 for their entry and were recognized in memory of Pam McBay, who, along with Jane Wooden, were instrumental in starting the parade years…
Read MoreBoil Water Advisory for Fall Creek Falls Utility customers
Fall Creek Falls Utility District issued the following warning on Tuesday, January 23, 2024: Fall Creek Falls Utility District Customers BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING Fall Creek Falls Utility District is experiencing problems with our water demand, which has resulted in low tank levels and low system pressure in the drinking water system. As a…
Read MoreCruising Tennessee’s Great Valley released for presale in time for Christmas
Cruising Tennessee’s Great Valley: A Photographic Journey Through The Sequatchie Valley, features 200-plus photographs of landscapes and wildlife you might see along the Sequatchie Valley National Scenic Byway. The two-year long project is complete and gone to press, announced Director Janis Adams Kyser, with THRIVE Sequatchie. Plans are for the book to be ready in…
Read MoreFarm Bureau helps fight hunger in Bledsoe County
Two local food banks were provided with funds to help fight hunger in Bledsoe County last week. Farm Bureau in Bledsoe County, through the Shooting Hunger program, was able to give $1,350 each to the Bledsoe County Community Food Bank and to the Snack Pack/Food Bank program at First Southern Baptist Church. Tennessee Farm Bureau…
Read MoreParade, tour, reindeer, Santa and more!
Get out your calendar and mark these events to attend over the next few weeks as you celebrate the holiday season. Plans are being made for numerous events being held in downtown Pikeville by members of the Light Up Pikeville group. This past weekend, they held a two-night Sip & Shop. Vendors were set up…
Read MoreSarah Katherine Varnum
Sarah Katherine Varnum, 28, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away peacefully Saturday, November 11, 2023. Sarah was a member of First Baptist Church and always enjoyed going to church. She loved family gatherings, car rides, shopping, singing, listening to music, drawing, and doing arts and crafts, and was very sociable with anyone she came in contact…
Read MoreMichael Eugene Swafford
Michael Eugene Swafford, 64, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 at his residence. He loved his family and playing Santa Claus in Pikeville and surrounding areas for all to enjoy. He enjoyed fishing, horseback riding and hunting in his spare time. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Dorothy…
Read MoreJoseph Ray Likens
Joseph Ray Likens, 74, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023. Joseph served in the United States Army for two terms. He was a truck driver and mechanic, enjoyed woodworking, and could build anything, liked collecting hot wheels, trains, and dragons, and loved listening to classic rock music. Joseph was preceded in death…
Read MoreElouise Johnson
Elouise Johnson, 86, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at her home. She was a member of Stephen’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Elouise loved her family, friends, and country living. She was preceded in death by her children, Howard, Faye and Kaye, and Diane Johnson; parents, Fletcher and Irene Pickett; husband, Joe…
Read MoreVerna Lee Harris
Verna Lee Harris, 78, of the Luminary Community in Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, November 6, 2023. She was a member of Webb’s Chapel Church of God for 62 years and served as a clerk there for over 30 years. She also assisted with the church food bank. She loved word puzzles, games and thrifting. She…
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