District Profile

Bledsoe County

Created 1807 from Roane County and Indian lands; named in honor of Anthony Bledsoe (1733-1788), colonial and Revolutionary War soldier, surveyor,Tennessee militia colonel and early settler of Sumner County who was killed by Indians.

Did You Know?James Beriah Frazier, former TN Governor (1903-1905) and U.S. Senator (1905-1911) was born in Bledsoe County.

Population 12,516

County SeatPikeville

Land Area (SQ Miles)406

State Senator Sen. Eric Stewart (14th District)
Legislative Office: 615.741.6694

State Representative Rep. Eric Swafford (25th District)
Legislative Office: 615.741.2343

County Mayor The Honorable Gregg Ridley
Office: 423.447.6855

District Office Contact McMinnville Office
Congressman Lincoln Davis
477 North Chancery Street
McMinnville, TN 37110
Phone: 931.473.7251
Fax: 931.473.7259

Local Links and Resources Bledsoe County Chamber of Commerce
Fall Creek Falls State Park
The Bledsonian Banner