Area News
County Mayor threatened at gunpoint over election
Bledsoe County Mayor Gregg Ridley filed a criminal summons against Riley Frady on May 26 for threatening to shoot him. For more see the June 2 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreStudents give Sequatchie River a good report card
Recently, Bridgett Loyd’s Environmental Science class at Bledsoe County High School left the classroom and waded into the Sequatchie River. They tested the water quality of the river at four locations, determining the river made the grade. Students worked in groups to perform chemical and physical tests of the water including pH, dissolved oxygen, carbon…
Read MoreBryan College gains Everett as pitcher
Tanner Everett, District 5 Pitcher of the Year, is taking his game to the next level. Tanner signed to play baseball for Bryan College last week. His abilities on the field speaks volumes as he struck out 114 batters, pitched 67.2 innings, 1.345 ERA, .514 batting average, 39 hits for 76 at bats, scored 39…
Read MoreSVEC partners with TVA to award $100,000 learning grant to BCMS
Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) recently announced Bledsoe County Middle School, was awarded a $100,000 Learning Environment grant through Tennessee Valley Authority’s School Uplift program. Tight budgets and aging buildings leave many schools facing a difficult decision between funding learning programs and making needed facility upgrades. TVA’s $7.3 million School Uplift program is helping…
Read MorePitching duel ends with Lady Warriors as Region Champs
Bledsoe County High School’s Lady Warriors ended a pitching duel against Westmoreland to take the Region 3 Division I Class 2A championship. The sole run came in the sixth inning when Gracie White scored from second base when Kaylynn Churches hit a line drive down the right sideline. In the top of the seventh inning,…
Read MoreVirnig family expands industry to Pikeville
From a two-person shop to a 200-person shop and now expanding to Pikeville with 74 projected jobs, Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe welcomed the Virnig Manufacturing. A large crowd attended the facility’s open house Monday morning, May 16, including Governor Bill and Maria Lee. “We are very, very grateful you (Dean and Lois…
Read MoreLady Warriors advance to Region 3AA playoffs
Bledsoe County’s Lady Warriors Softball team is hosting the first round of the Region 3AA playoffs Monday evening, May 16 at 6:00 p.m. They earned the playoff birth by taking first place in District 5AA, defeating Monterey for the title. Monday evening the Lady Warriors will be playing District 6AA runner-up Watertown. A win will…
Read MoreErlanger Bledsoe opens new medical office building
The wait is over. For many years the doctors, nurses, and office staff have patiently waited for a new medical office to be built to replace the small trailer units across from Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital. On Tuesday, May 10, a ribbon cutting and open house was held by Erlanger Bledsoe for the newly constructed medical…
Read MoreRoad shift approved to make way for airstrip
The decision has been made, the Bledsoe County Commission gave their approval to shift a portion of Old State Highway 28 to make way for a private airstrip and residential development known as The Fields. The Commission met in a brief session Monday, May 9 to approve an agreement and other items carried over from…
Read MoreSummer Nights Cruise-In, Farmers Market, Walk 5:00 p.m., Music at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7
The first Saturday Main Street Stage Summer Nights is May 7 in downtown Pikeville. Cruise-in, Farmers Market and Mental Wellness Walk all begin at 5:00 p.m. Vehicles entered in the Cruise-in receive a Cruising the Great Valley – National Sequatchie Valley Scenic Byway puzzle piece and decal for Pikeville. The Back Roads Band takes the…
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