City of Pikeville

08/16/2026

🎉 GREAT NEWS! THE TRAILS ARE OPEN! 🌲🥾

We’re excited to announce that all trails at Bob Amos Park are officially back OPEN! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who jumped in and worked hard and fast to clear the trails following the recent storm damage. We truly appreciate the teamwork, dedication, and community spirit that made it possible to get the trails back open so quickly.

👏 Special thanks to:
• UMG
• Pikeville Fire Department
• Pikeville Police Department
• Wildlands Crew
• UPIKE Football Team

Your hard work made all the difference!

The Peach Orchard Trail, Blue Chip Trail, Real McCoy Trail, and Story Book Trail are ready for you to enjoy once again.

🥾🌲 So grab your walking shoes, get outside, and enjoy the beauty of Bob Amos Park!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen! ❤️

08/13/2026

🚨 TRAIL CLOSURE NOTICE – BOB AMOS PARK 🚨

Due to recent storm damage and ongoing debris removal, all trails at Bob Amos Park in the City of Pikeville are CLOSED until further notice.

This closure includes:
🌲 Peach Orchard Trail
🌲 Blue Chip Trail
🌲 Real McCoy Trail
🌲 Story Book Trail

For everyone’s safety, please stay off the trails while crews work to remove debris and address storm-related hazards.

We will keep the public updated and let you know when the trails are safe to use again.

We appreciate everyone’s understanding, patience, and cooperation as we work to safely restore these trails. ❤️💙

Please share this post to help spread the word!

08/11/2026

08/07/2026

ATTENTION - ROAD WORK

On Monday, August 10th, beginning at 8:00 am, road repair work and subsequent paving will begin on Kati Street near Cedar Gap. Please expect delays as this work requires extensive milling prior to completion of repair.

We appreciate your patience.

07/29/2026

We're hiring for Firefighter/Paramedics!!

For a full job description, please email [email protected].
Go to www.pikevilleky.gov to submit an application for position. Send resumes to [email protected]

07/05/2026

ATTENTION: The City of Pikeville Independence Day fireworks display is scheduled to blast off TONIGHT at 9:45 PM. Make sure you’ve found your viewing spot downtown! 🎆🇺🇸

07/01/2026

Cooling Center Information:

With the extremely high temperatures expected this week, the City of Pikeville has worked with the Pikeville Housing Authority to make the front lobby of Myers Tower available as a cooling center from 8 am until 6 pm every day beginning today until Monday, July 6.

We have also made arrangements for additional space in another downtown facility should the need arise.

If you have any questions, please contact the Pikeville Dispatch Center at 606-437-6234.

06/24/2026

❤️🤍💙 Red, White & You! 💙🤍❤️
🇺🇸July 4th Celebration in Downtown Pikeville 🇺🇸

Join us for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration filled with live entertainment, family fun, local vendors, delicious food, and a spectacular fireworks finale!

📍 MAIN STREET ACTIVITIES
🕐 1:00 PM – Local vendors line Main Street featuring crafts, specialty items, and food trucks.
🎤 7:00 PM – Live entertainment begins on the Mountain Top Media Stage, featuring a performance by the winner of the Appalachian Wireless Arena Battle of the Bands.

📍 CITY PARK ACTIVITIES
🌶️ 4:00 PM – Hot Pepper Eating Contest
🔥 5:00 PM – Local Celebrity Hot Ones Challenge
• Hot sauces supplied by Friends Drift Inn
• Wings prepared and delivered by Cut Through Catering (Appalachian Wireless Arena Division)
🎩 6:00 PM – The Magic of Eugene Mullins takes the City Park Stage
🎨 Plus! Face Painting & Balloon Art throughout the day!

🎆 GRAND FINALE🌟 At Dark Thirty (Dusk)
Experience Pikeville's most brilliant fireworks display as we celebrate America's birthday in spectacular fashion!

❤️🤍💙 Spend your Independence Day with friends, family, and neighbors right here in Pikeville as we honor our nation’s past and celebrate its future. Come celebrate Americas 250th! We can’t wait to see you downtown!

06/23/2026

The City of Pikeville is now accepting applications for the police officers!

To apply: submit an application online at apply.pikevilleky.gov and send resumes to [email protected].