BluewaysTN meeting held for input and information
Plans are being formed and further input from the public is requested to continue recreation growth along Tennessee rivers, including the Sequatchie River through three valley counties. Representatives from BluewaysTN hosted an informal meeting in Dunlap on April 2 with community leaders and others interested in conservation and tourism present. “The Sequatchie River has 116…
Read MoreArrests made in ATV theft and property theft
Two Signal Mountain men were charged with theft of property and aggravated burglary following their arrest on March 23. Taken into custody were Chase Cornwell, 23, and Kevin Wright, 35. According to an affidavit from the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement was working with the 12th Judicial District Drug Task Force on a narcotics…
Read MoreHolt honors County’s dedication to farming
With a group of approximately 75 local farmers, elected officials, FFA students, and others attending, Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture Andy Holt recognized Sequatchie County’s dedication to farms and its history during a March 30 visit. Holt was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan King and other state staff while visiting the Sequatchie County Courthouse.…
Read MoreArea fire departments kept busy
Several fires in different areas of Sequatchie County March 27-28 brought volunteers out for service, from brush to home to vehicle fires. On Friday, March 27, a brush fire was reported on Lewis Chapel Mountain off Harvey Cranmore Road. “This fire burned about five acres,” said Dunlap Fire Department (DFD) Chief Norman Hatfield. “Dunlap and…
Read MoreSchool arrest suspect sentenced
One of the two individuals arrested outside Griffith Elementary School for drugs last month appeared in Sequatchie County General Sessions Court for sentencing March 26. James Clinton Dixon and other defendants had cases heard by Judge L. Thomas Austin. Pleading guilty to simple possession, amended from manufacture, delivery, sale, or possession of meth, was James…
Read MoreChallenging two-day bicycle event in June
The Sequatchie 24, with bicycle riders able to select from one of three events, is set for June 13-14 with a starting point in Dunlap. In the Sequatchie 24, riders can travel 75 miles or 150 miles. The third and main draw of the weekend is the 24-hour Ultra, which includes drafting, riding closely to…
Read MoreBarn in the USA is the Fair theme
The Sequatchie County Fair Association held its annual meeting on March 26 at the Sequatchie County Fairgrounds, attracting local residents and Fair enthusiasts. The gathering focused on strategizing future events and discussing important topics. At the meeting, members reflected on the successes and challenges of last year’s Fair to enhance the planning for an even…
Read MoreRichard Allen “Sparkplug” Harvey
Richard Allen “Sparkplug” Harvey, 53 of Dunlap, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at his home. He loved racing and hot rods. He is preceded in death by his wife, Michelle Pope Harvey; granddaughter, Zaylee Watson; mother, Christine (Dale) Hobbs, and brother, Nathurn Cagle. He is survived by two daughters, Lashay (Dakota Brown) Harvey,…
Read More40th Coke Ovens Bluegrass Festival scheduled for June
For over four decades, bluegrass musicians and enthusiasts have helped a historic site in Dunlap grow and flourish. The 40th anniversary of the Dunlap Coke Ovens Bluegrass Festival is set for Saturday, June 13, with bands providing live music all day long at the park located at 350 Mountain View Road, west of downtown Dunlap.…
Read MoreCommunity garden plots available
Those interested in gardening, who may not have a site or space of their own, are encouraged to participate in the community garden project this season. The community garden is open to residents of Sequatchie and Bledsoe counties and is located off Highway 127 in Dunlap, between Erlanger Sequatchie Valley and the Sequatchie County Health…
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