Area News

The Bledsoe County Fair has brought a Spring Carnival to town for all to enjoy May 23-27 at the fairgrounds on Allen P. Deakins Road in Pikeville. Gates are open daily from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. with free parking. For more see the May 25 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.

The Fields, a luxury fly-in community being developed south of Pikeville in Bledsoe County, is in a holding pattern at this time, reports Craig Fuller, developer. He said they have been anxiously awaiting the necessary permits from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. For more see the May 25 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.

In downtown Pikeville, at the corner of Frazier Street and Upper East Valley Road, there is a historically restored house, painted in blue with white trim. Inside, you will find an array of artifacts about Pikeville and Bledsoe County – its people, its way of life, and its history. The structure is known as the…

Inside this week’s issue of The Bledsonian-Banner is the Graduation Keepsake featuring photos of the Bledsoe County High School and home school seniors, sponsored by local advertisers and individuals. On Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m., Class Night is planned. BCHS seniors will be honored with their academic, athletic, and scholarship awards. Graduation is Friday night…

Makade Lawson’s overall character caught the attention of Bryan College’s soccer coach who offered him both an athletic scholarship and academic scholarship to the college. He will join the Lions soccer team and one of his former teammates for the fall 2023 season. Bryan’s head soccer coach, Jeremy Davidson, said he got to see Makade…

Alexis “Lexi” McCullough had to leave her state-winning volleyball team in Colorado her senior year and move to the rural community of Bledsoe County, Tennessee, due to her father’s employment. The move has been rewarded with her being accepted to play volleyball for Berea College in Kentucky. She said the transition from her small Colorado…

The 20-0 Lady Warriors defeated Watertown 6-0 on May 15 in the semifinal to move to the Region 3AA Championship on May 17. BCHS will travel to Westmoreland High School to play for the title and a chance at a state run. Game time is set for 5:00 p.m. Last year, Bledsoe defeated Westmoreland 1-0…

The first Pikeville Summer Nights held Saturday, May 6, was amazing, reports Jeania Lansing with the Main Street Stage Committee. “We ended up with a full street, 121 cars!” Lansing said about the first cruise-in of the year downtown. The next Summer Nights is planned for Saturday, June 3, with Rex and the Ramblers plus…

The 2022-23 school year is winding down, and this Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. the Bledsoe County High School Class of 2023 is taking to the streets. Everyone in the community is invited to come show their support of the senior class as they drive through town in the Senior Parade. For more see the…

Bledsoe County’s School System was named in the first round of healthcare grants from the Tennessee Health Department (TDOH). The system is receiving $1.1 million to pay salaries of nursing staff for the school system over the next three years, reports Michelle Rains, Bledsoe County School Health Coordinator. “It took me a month to write…