Pikeville, Tennessee
Pikeville is a city of 2,319 people in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, founded in 1816.
Why visit Pikeville
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 4 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Lincoln School and Bledsoe County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Pikeville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pikeville
Pikeville is a city in and the county seat of Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,824 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 1,879 in 2024.
From the Wikipedia article Pikeville, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Lincoln School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
School building in Pikeville, Tennessee, United States
Bledsoe County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
County courthouse in Bledsoe County, United States of America
Bledsoe County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Prison in Pikeville, United States of America
Dr. James A. Ross House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Pikeville, Tennessee, listed on the NRHP in Tennessee
John Bridgman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Pikeville, Tennessee, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes4
Churches and places of worship2
Pikeville Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Church building in Tennessee, United States of America
History
The Sequatchie River valley was part of Cherokee lands until 1805, when the Cherokee ceded it to the U.S. as part of the Treaty of Tellico. By the late 18th century, the valley had been identified by hunters, one of whom, Anthony Bledsoe (1739-1788), became the county's namesake. Bledsoe County was formed in 1807, with the town of Madison as its county seat.
Pikeville was established in 1816 on lands purchased from Charles Love, a land speculator from Virginia. The origin of the town's name is unknown, although some have suggested that it was named for explorer General Zebulon Pike. By 1818, the Bledsoe County seat had been moved from Madison to Pikeville. The town was incorporated in 1830.
From the History section of Pikeville, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Pikeville
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 30°F | 4.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 33°F | 5.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 39°F | 5.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 46°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 55°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 59°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 48°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 38°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 33°F | 5.3 in | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pikeville (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bledsoe County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-09-27: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado (Severe Storm)
- 2023-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Crossville Memorial Airport (CSV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Dayton 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Dunlap 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Decatur 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Soddy-Daisy 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Mowbray Mountain 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Crossville 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Middle Valley 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- Lakesite 29 mi south, about 46 min by car
- Falling Water 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- Cleveland 35 mi southeast, about 57 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Pikeville-tennessee-tower2, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Lincoln-school-pikeville-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- John-bridgman-house-tn2, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Pikeville-ame-zion-church-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- James-ross-house-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Bledsoe-county-jail-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Bledsoe-county-tennessee-courthouse1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
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