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Prestigious awards were presented to business leaders, teachers, and volunteers during the Pikeville-Bledsoe County Chamber of Commerce’s annual installation banquet held at The Lodge at Fall Creek Falls State Park. For more see the January 30 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.

“If you grow up in a rural area, and train in a rural area, you’re much more likely to stay there,” Dr. Andrew Smith told those attending the Pikeville-Bledsoe County Chamber of Commerce’s Installation and Awards Banquet on January 25. He is a professor of The University of Tennessee Science Center (UTHSC) College of Medicine…

Greer Crabtree discovered her love for story telling and writing at an early age. She took that love and has penned a story of love, loss, and resilience that collides into a breathtaking story of passion, heartbreak, and second chances. “This story has been with me for 15 years. I must have tried to write…

The Bledsoe County Fair Association received an Award of Merit and five Showcase awards from the 2025 Tennessee Association of Fairs Convention held in Nashville last week. On Thursday evening, local auctioneer Blake Walker served as one of the auctioneers for the event. In addition to Walker, Bryan Simmons with Unwound Band entertained everyone for…

Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) released the recipients of is second week of Bright Idea project winners. Among them was Bledsoe County Middle School teacher, Jadryen Anderson, and her project “Respond to Reading!” She was presented a check for $2,500 to fund her bright idea. For more see the January 16 issue of The Bledsonian…

“It’s like brother against brother” — Last week, five cars carrying individuals associated with the State and National Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) arrived at the local Veterans Hall. They confiscated VFW Post 5033’s records and the guns used by the Honor Guard for 21-gun salutes at funerals and Veterans Day ceremonies. The local VFW…

Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) has started recognizing and celebrating teachers in its community who inspire innovation and creativity in the classroom. SVEC’s Bright Ideas Grants program is designed to support these outstanding educators by funding projects that make a difference for their students. For more see the January 9 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.

Doing his part to help lead Bledsoe County to an overall season of 11-2 and the state playoff quarterfinal round, senior Zach Bruggner has been recognized as a Division 1, Class 2A All-State team member. For more see the January 9 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.   Cover photo credit: ssi.photo

“She’s got a stick” and that’s just one reason why Asbury University signed Josie Potter, a senior at Bledsoe County High School, said Coach Mary Melton for the Lady Warriors. “Josie is a phenomenal player,” she said. “She’s a fantastic teammate with a great attitude and an extremely hard worker. Josie’s a joy to coach.”…

Letters to Santa from local kids are inside the December 19 issue.