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Bledsoe County

Bledsoe County was formed in 1807 from land that was formerly Indian Land, as well as land carved from Roane County. The county was named for Anthony Bledsoe, a soldier in the Revolutionary War and was an early settler of Sumner County. He was killed in an Indian attack at Bledsoe's Station.

Strategically located to major metropolitan areas, Bledsoe County can still offer the relaxed country atmosphere. Three major interstates (I-40, I-75, and I-24) are less than an hour away. A north and south route to I-40 and I-24 is provided by U.S. 127, while State Route 30 connects the county to I-75. Bledsoe rests in the middle of the Nashville - Knoxville - Chattanooga triangle. The county is also within three hours of two major southern airport hubs: Atlanta and Nashville.

The county's strategic location makes it excellent for just-in-time shipping. Bledsoe is located within eight hours of two-thirds of the nation's industrial markets.

With an economically efficient work force, Bledsoe is poised for industry desiring to join in the new southern industrial expansion.

After the war of 1812, 30 acres of land was purchased for the town of Pikeville. Pikeville was incorporated as a town in 1830. After 1850, territory from Bledsoe County was taken to form parts of Cumberland and Sequatchie counties.

Pikeville is the only incorporated city and has a mayor-alderman form of government.

Bledsoe County Statistics:

Average year-round temperature/weather:
Average July high 88.4

Average January low 27.6

Median price of homes:
$86,500

Cost of living:
Compared to the rest of the country, Bledsoe County's cost of living is 16.34% lower than the U.S. average.

Population of city/county and/or median age:
13,084 (2009)

Recreational and Cultural:
Brushy Pond, Swafford Pond, Burns Lake, Tollett Lake, Hugh Clayborne Lake, Vannoort Lake, J C Gant Lake, Abc Lake

Dizzy Dean Baseball

Bledsoe County Youth Soccer Association

Little Blue Football

Girls Youth Softball

The Vaughn House

Simple Treasures

Mt. Airy Golf & Athletic Club

Fall Creek Falls State Park

Bledsoe County Playground

Bledsoe County Recreational Park

Fall Harvest Festival

Fall Creek Falls Mountaineer Folk Festival

Bluegrass Festivals

Hang Gliding

Rock Climbing

Hunting

Fishing

Education:
Bledsoe County High School

Bledsoe County Middle School

Cecil B. Rigsby Elementary School

Mary V. Wheeler Elementary School

Pikeville Elementary School

Shopping:

Medical Facilities:
Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital

Rhea Medical Center

Crime Rate:
Low (1) compared to U.S. average of 3 for both violent crimes and property crimes.

Additional Information:
City in Bledsoe County:

• Pikeville

Unincorporated communities in Bledsoe County:

• Cold Spring
• Dill
• Lees Station
• Lusk
• Melvine
• Mount Crest
• New Harmony
• Pailo
• Summer City