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Ruth Diane Fair Fleming

Ruth Diane Fair Fleming, 62, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 16, 2022. She was a member of Jacobs Tent Church in Cleveland, Tennessee and Home fellowship. Ruth’s name means “friend” and she never met a stranger. She had a natural talent of getting people to open up to her and leading…

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Distillery making legal alcohol

Taking what he learned from an old man who made moonshine to support his family, Travis Faucett and his wife, Emily, are making the first legal alcohol in the Sequatchie Valley. Currently based at an undisclosed location in Dunlap is Rolling Oak Distillery.  A realtor, Travis anticipating the real estate market is not going to…

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Grant for traffic light renovation obtained

A $100,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation will provide much needed service to the south and downtown traffic lights in Dunlap, Mayor Clint Huth announced May 19 during the City Commission meeting. Several other topics were discussed. “We received $50,000 for each light, at Rankin Avenue and Cherry Street and for the Highway…

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State Fire Marshal’s office learns of Southend Fire Dept. needs

Members of the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office visited several fire departments around Southeast Tennessee May 13, including the Southend Volunteer Fire Department in Daus.  Gary Farley, Assistant Commissioner of Fire Prevention from the State Department of Commerce and Insurance, said the visits allow the State to hear directly from those volunteering.  For more see…

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First Songwriters Festival is success

Those who made their way to downtown Dunlap May 14-15 enjoyed free music from numerous talented musicians who also happen to be creative songwriters. The first Dunlap Songwriters Festival was held and plans are for it to be a yearly event. Performers included Jay Lynch (above, on right), singing at The Yard. Street performers, arts…

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Cynthia Sanders

Cynthia Denise Sanders, 59, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday, May 13, 2022.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved to be outside and building fires. Cindy was always there for anyone who needed her and loved going to work and seeing her customers.  She is preceded in death by her parents,…

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Cecil Birt Moore

Cecil Birt Moore, 56, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Monday, May 9, 2022.   He enjoyed fishing and hanging out with his friends. Cecil loved his little dog, Jessie.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Birt and Margie Moore; brother, Steve McNabb; grandpar-ents, Mary and Hugh Layton; and several uncles. Survivors are…

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Robert “Bobby” Key

Robert “Bobby” Key, 77, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 at his home.  He was a member of Ewtonville Baptist Church, retired from Browne Laboratory, and was a huge Tennessee Vols Fan.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Braska and Aileen Key; sister, Ella Mae Panter; and broth-er, Jimmy Key. …

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Alanna Brooke Basham

Alanna Brooke Basham, daughter of Kailynn Basham, crossed over the Rainbow Bridge to her big sister, Amara, on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. She was preceded in death by her big sister, Amara Gannaway; great-grandfather, Joe Basham; and aunt, Tamara Jones. She is survived by her mother, Kailynn Basham; grandparents, Denise Tate (Roy Harris) and Donny…

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