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March 26, 2024

A restaurant franchise that is ‘All About The South’ opened its doors in Dunlap Monday, March 25. Jack’s Family Restaurant welcomed a large crowd opening day to enjoy its variety of chicken, burgers, vegetables, breakfast items, shakes and more. “We’re glad to be here, really happy and excited,” said General Manager Joy Camp. “It’s been…

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Events

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September
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  • All day
    Sep-01-18

    Saturday, September 1 is the David Hatfield reunion at the Dunlap Coke Ovens Park, beginning at noon CST. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish and pictures.TS35

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  • All day
    Sep-02-18

    Cartwright Church of God is having homecoming services on Sunday, September 2 with Evangelist Bobby G. Scott preaching. Trisha Denton will be singing old time gospel. Everyone is invited. T35

  • All day
    Sep-02-18

    The annual Green family reunion will be held Sunday, September 2 at the Dunlap Coke Ovens Park. Friends and family of P.A Green Sr., Elizabeth Land Green and Mary Blanch Minton Green are invited to attend. A covered dish meal will be shared at 12:30 p.m. CST. Come and bring old photos and old stories.TS35

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  • All day
    Sep-04-18

    The Sequatchie Valley Missions Rally 2018 will be held Tuesday, September 4 at 6:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Jasper. Breakout sessions will be led by the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. Special speakers will be Steve Pearson for men, Denise Bronaugh for ladies, Beth Moore for youth and leaders, and Yolanda Heuser for children and leaders. WorldCrafts will be for sale or order by Alyson Riley to benefit Champion Commons. Everyone is welcome. A nursery will be provided upon request. For more information, contact Janice Lewelling at (423) 987-4535.

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  • All day
    Sep-05-18

    CHI Memorial’s mobile health coach will provide mammography screenings at Healthforce Primary Care Clinic (16740 Rankin Avenue in Dunlap) on Wednesday, September 5 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Those with insurance must have their insurance card and a photo ID, such as a driver’s license. Insurance will be filed for you. Those without insurance may qualify for financial assistance. Women also need to know their doctor’s first and last name. To schedule a screening, call (423) 495-4040 or (866) 591-2254. Walk-ins are welcome.TS35

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  • All day
    Sep-08-18

    Ladies of Royal Descent is hosting a women’s conference on Saturday, September 8 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Chapman’s Chapel Church. Cost is $15 per person and includes lunch. “Come to the Fire” speaker Linda Boyette and Kim McLean, worship leader and songwriter, will be the special guests. The church is located at 273 Chapman’s Chapel Road in Pelham. For more information, contact Nadine Myers at (931) 247-8699 or Dot Jackson at (931) 383-9065. T35S36

  • All day
    Sep-08-18

    The Layne/Green family reunion is planned for Saturday, September 8 at the Daus Community Center for the descendants of the late Foster and Mary Layne and the late Vonetta Layne Green and Grover Lee “Preacher” Green. A covered dish lunch will begin at noon. For more information, call (423) 635-3414.2TS35-36

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  • All day
    Sep-11-18

    Eric Higgins, the newly-elected county road supervisor, will be speaking at a town hall meeting at the Cagle Community Center on Tuesday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m. The center will also be having its business meeting and honoring those who lost their lives in the 911 attack. S37

  • All day
    Sep-11-18

    A college info session for seniors and their parents will be held Tuesday, September 11 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sequatchie County High School auditorium. On Thursday, September 20, a financial aid session is planned in the auditorium at 6:00 p.m.T35S36

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  • All day
    Sep-12-18

    Beginning Wednesday nights on September 12 at 6:00 p.m., Dunlap United Methodist Church is offering free classes. Participants can choose from “How to Make Your Child Mind Without Losing Yours”, “Money Matters: How to Manage Money When You Don’t Have Any”, and “SHAPE – Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts, Purpose and Passion”. The church is located at 1958 Main Street. For more information, call 949-2724. TS37

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  • All day
    Sep-15-18

    A country breakfast will be served at the Daus Community Center on Saturday, September 15 from 6:00 to 10:30 a.m. Plates are $6 for adults and $3 for children under 10. They will be serving biscuits, gravy, fried potatoes, eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, coffee and orange juice. Call Nancy for more information at 949-3586. T37

  • All day
    Sep-15-18

    The Cagle family reunion is set for Saturday, September 15 at the Cagle Community Center (8208 SR8 in Dunlap). Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish or two and a drink for lunch at noon CST. Plates, cups, plastic war and napkins will be provided. For more information, contact Jeanie at (423) 886-1858, Connie at (423) 775-7737 or Debra at (423) 949-4170. T37

  • All day
    Sep-15-18

    Descendants of Kenny and Maryann Smith are having their annual family reunion on Saturday, September 15 at the Lusk Community Center. Everyone bring a covered dish for lunch at 12:30 p.m. TS37

  • All day
    Sep-15-18

    A reunion of the descendants of Henry Miller and Martha Pickett Layne is planned for Saturday, September 15 at Mountain Valley Bank’s Summit Room (17114 Rankin Avenue, Dunlap). Doors open at 11:00 a.m., followed by gather and sign-in at 11:30, lunch at noon, and visitation from 12:45 to 2:00 p.m. Clean-up will be from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Families with last names ending in A-G are to bring a meat and drink for their families plus a fruit or salad dish; H-O can bring meat and drink plus appetizer or vegetable dish; P-Z can bring meat and drink plus a dessert. Anyone is welcome to bring ancestry history, pictures, etc. To RSVP, contact David Layne at (423) 240-2251 or (423) 949-2269. TS37

  • All day
    Sep-15-18

    The descendants of John Cannon Hickey and Christina (Sturman) Hickey will be holding their family reunion on Saturday, September 15 at the Fredonia Community Center. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. A covered dish lunch will be held at 12:30 p.m. All family and friends are welcome. TS37

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  • All day
    Sep-16-18

    The Higdon reunion will be held Sunday, September 16 at the Lone Oak Community Center on Signal Mountain. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. T37

  • All day
    Sep-16-18

    Homecoming at Highway 28 Church of God is planned for Sunday, September 16. Sunday school will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship at 10:30. Local singers will be ministering in song during the morning worship and Pastor Shane Nivens will be preaching. Lunch will be held afterwards. Members, former members and friends are all welcome. T37

  • All day
    Sep-16-18

    The annual reunion of the Grant and Lewis families is scheduled for Sunday, September 16 at the Lewis Chapel Community Center. Lunch will be served at 2:00 p.m. EST. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish. For more information, call Bunny at 949-6396. TS37

  • All day
    Sep-16-18

    Names are now being accepted for the Sequatchie County Veterans Memorial Park Wall. Honorably discharged veterans, who are past or present residents of Sequatchie County, will need their DD-214 and $100 cash or check. Partial payments can be arranged through the end of September. Signature bricks, T-shirts, sweatshirts and caps will be available for sale. The Veterans office is located at 171 Church Street in Dunlap. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. For more information, call 949-9000. TS37

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  • All day
    Sep-17-18-Sep-23-18

    Revival with Evangelist Jr. Bilbrey at the Cagle Community Church, scheduled for September 17 through 23, has been cancelled. T37

  • All day
    Sep-17-18

    Cagle Community Church (Hwy 8 & 111) will have revival, Monday September 17 through Sunday morning, September 23 at 7:00 each evening. Evangelist Jr. Bilbrey will be preaching. Pastor Darrell Nance and congregation invites everyone to attend. TS37

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  • All day
    Sep-18-18

    The Cagle Mountain Community Center is holding an art class on Tuesday, September 18 from 9:00 a.m. until noon with Amy Davenport. Supplies are available for purchase. For more information, call Sharon at 949-2843. T37S38

  • All day
    Sep-18-18

    VFW Post 5772, Dunlap, holds its monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. The executive committee meets at 5:00 p.m. and the general business meeting starts at 6:00. Meetings are held in the Legion Hall on Fredonia Road. All members are encouraged to attend. Veterans interested in joining the VFW or learning more about the organization and the benefits of membership are encouraged to attend a general business meeting. Follow on Facebook at VFW Post 5772, Dunlap, TN.TS37

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  • All day
    Sep-20-18

       Music on the Mountain at the Cagle Community Center is set for Thursday, September 20 with guest performers, Lewan Mountain Band. A covered dish meal will begin at 5:30 p.m., with music at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. TS37

  • All day
    Sep-20-18

       Sequatchie Valley Community Band practice is held the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the middle school band room. This is a concert band and open to anyone in the valley or surrounding area who plays a wind or percussion instrument. All experience levels are welcome. For more information, contact Tim Willis at willistg@live.com or (423) 994-8445. TS37

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  • All day
    Sep-22-18

    Grace Bible Church of Dunlap is having an open-air gospel singing at Harris Park in Dunlap, Saturday, September 22 at 10:00 a.m. Gospel groups, True Believers, and The Appalachian Quartet will be singing. Food and drinks will be sold and an auction will be held. All proceeds benefit the church’s food bank. Everyone is invited to attend this event and help feed the hungry. 2TS37-38

  • All day
    Sep-22-18

    This timed, 5K race has been created to raise money, increase awareness, and provide hope for those affected by SMA (spinal muscular atrophy). Runners, walkers, and rollers are welcome. If you can’t participate in the race, please consider volunteering or just being present to support a great cause.

    Please join us in our fight for a cure!

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  • All day
    Sep-23-18

    Greg Logins and Revival will be singing at Restoration Pointe Church of God on Sunday, September 23 at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. T38

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  • All day
    Sep-25-18

    This month’s meeting of Sequatchie County Retired Teachers will be held Tuesday, September 25 at noon at the Mountain Valley Bank Summit Room. For more information, call Carolyn at 949-4276. T38

  • All day
    Sep-25-18

    American Legion Post 190, Dunlap, holds its monthly meetings on the last Tuesday of each month. The executive committee meets at 5:00 p.m. and the general business meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the Legion Hall on Fredonia Road. All members are encouraged to attend. Any veteran interested in joining the American Legion or learning more about the organization and the benefits of membership is encouraged to attend a general business meeting. Follow on Facebook at American Legion Post 190, Dunlap, TN.TS38

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  • All day
    Sep-27-18

    There will be a meeting of the Sequatchie County Fair on Thursday night, September 27 at the fair building on Heard Street at 6:00 p.m.TS39

  • All day
    Sep-27-18

    Wheeler-Long Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans will meet Thursday, September 27 at 6:00 p.m. at Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op, north of Dunlap on Hwy 127. A video of Susan Hathaway, founder and president of the Virginia Flaggers speaking at the Forrest Boy Hood Home in June 2018, will be shown. OCR and new member applicants welcome.TS39

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  • All day
    Sep-28-18

    The staff of Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET) will be at the Sequatchie County Chancery Courthouse on Friday, September 28 at 9:30 a.m. Anyone having legal problems may qualify for free legal assistance with housing/mortgage/foreclosure, consumer, health benefits/food stamps, family, unemployment and senior. Applicants must meet federal poverty and LAET priority guidelines. For more information, call (423) 756-4013. TS37

  • All day
    Sep-28-18

    The Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency will be distributing USDA commodities to eligible Sequatchie County residents on Friday, September 28, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the SETHRA office in Dunlap. You must have a card to receive commodities on this day. You can call the office at 949-2191 to make an appointment to get a card until Friday, September 21, 2018. You must provide proof of income for all household members or proof of category eligibility to get your commodity card. Eligibility will be based on total household income not in excess of the State-established maximum percentage of the poverty line for the appropriate household size or category eligibility. In accordance with federal law and USDA policy, SETHRA is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. TS37

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  • All day
    Sep-29-18

    Lewis Chapel Church of God is having a fall festival on Saturday, September 29 from noon until 4:00 p.m. There will be free food, inflatables, a hay ride, carnival games and a cake walk. Everyone is welcome.T39

  • All day
    Sep-29-18

    The Sequatchie County All-American Cheerleading Squad is having a car wash on Saturday, September 29 in the parking lot of Citizens Tri-County Bank at 9:00 a.m. This fundraiser will help Alayna McAfee, Aspen Phillips, Gabrielle Ramirez and Mia Barker to travel to Orlando, Florida to perform in the Citrus Bowl halftime show. T39

  • All day
    Sep-29-18

    A benefit auction for Courtney Gann Shockley, recently diagnosed with ALL Leukemia, will be held Saturday, September 29 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the home of Clint and Rhia Huth (228 Sunset Drive, Dunlap). There will be food, music and a silent auction. For more details, go to the Facebook page or contact Traci Smith Garrett at (423) 762-8314 or Jennifer Easterly at (423) 762-7865.TS39

  • All day
    Sep-29-18

    The Sequatchie County FCE (Family, Community, Education) Clubs are sponsoring a fall quilt show on Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30. Quilts may be entered free of charge between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 28. Viewing of quilts will be held Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. There will be an admission donation of $3 per person. Proceeds will be used to fund FCE scholarships. All events will be held at the Sequatchie County Fair building located at 103 Heard Street in Dunlap. For more information, call the UT Extension Office at 423-949-2611.TS38

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  • All day
    Sep-30-18

    Family and Friend Day at Way of the Cross Baptist Church is planned for Sunday, September 30. Guest speaker will be Bro. James Jones from Harriman. Sunday school begins at 10:00 a.m., followed by morning worship at 10:45. Lunch will be served afterwards in the church’s fellowship hall, then an afternoon service will be held at 2:00 p.m. The church is located at 444 Fredonia Road in Dunlap. For more information, call 949-3699 or go to www.wotcbc.org. For transportation, call 423-243-7681. Pastor Lanny Tate and the congregation invite everyone to attend. TS39

  • All day
    Sep-30-18

    The Shubird family reunion will be held Sunday, September 30 at 1:00 p.m. CST at the Lewis Chapel Community Center. Family and friends are asked to bring a covered dish. 2T28-29S39

  • All day
    Sep-30-18

    A fifth Sunday singing with Glory Road is planned for Sunday, September 30 at Cartwright First Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is invited.TS38

      

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