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It’s rare to find someone who has been a volunteer public servant for 50 years. The Pikeville Fire Department boasts such a rarity as it honored Dale Hannah who has is a 50-year veteran firefighter. Allan “Dale” Hannah Sr. joined the department on October 20, 1975, answering the call to serve at a time when…

As 2025 closes, 2026 opens with large construction projects that will affect residents of Pikeville, Bledsoe County, and the surrounding areas. Coming in the Spring of 2026, is the completion of the Upper Cumberland TCAT in Pikeville. The building, located off the US 127 Bypass on Charles Sheldon Road, will serve as a college of…

Christmas decorations from colorful lights strung along the wooden fence to a reindeer at the front door to various blow-up holiday figures gave Hope Sandell’s home the winning edge in The Bledsonian-Banner’s 45th annual Christmas Decorating Contest. She will receive $100 for her winning decorations compliments of First Farmers and Commercial Bank and Citizens Tri-County…

A ceremonial check for $77,500 was presented to members of the Bledsoe County Historical and Genealogical Society from the Tennessee State Museum by Lori Thurston-Smith, Grant Title VI Coordinator (left) and Tammi Edwards, Director of Special Projects (center, holding check). Those Society members accepting the check are Carolyne Knight, Patsy Morgan, Shirley Burk, Hannah Cahours,…

Join the City of Pikeville for a Christmas Concert featuring The Agee Family on Saturday, December 13. They will be performing on the Main Street Stage. The concert begins at 2:00 p.m. For more see the December 11 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.

Calling all Pikeville residents within the city limits – enter your decorated house in The Bledsonian-Banner’s 45th annual Christmas Decorating Contest by Friday, December 12. You could win up to $100 sponsored by First Farmers and Commercial Bank and Citizens Tri-County Bank. First place receives $100, second place $75, third place $50, and fourth and…

Many area farms have been offering special days to everyone to come experience farm life in Bledsoe County to welcome the Christmas season. This Saturday, December 6, Manderley Farms is opening its gates for everyone to come visit. There is no fee to enter, but there are craft booths, food vendors, and more that will…

There was no monkeying around when it came to choosing the best overall float winner this year for the Sounds of Christmas. Receiving the Pam McBay Memorial Award was Monkey Cuts Lawn Service and Excavating. The truck pulling the float was covered in bright multi-colored lights from bumper to bumper. It pulled Santa’s, larger-than-life reindeer,…

Failing wells and inability to get wells led to the request by Bledsoe County Mayor Gregg Ridley to seek state funding to extend waterlines to 27 households on Brea Road and eight on Arlin Holland Road. He said Tennessee Senator Todd Gardenhire was instrumental in obtaining state appropriations to fund the waterline extension. For more…

Pikeville is tuning up for its 29th annual Light Up Pikeville Christmas Parade, and this year’s theme, “Sounds of Christmas,” invites the community to celebrate the music that makes the season magical. From classic carols and toe-tapping bluegrass to festive jingles and joyful noise, participants are encouraged to bring the theme to life through creative…