Rally in the Valley is September 11
Christian Youth Outreach (CYO), a group of youth from various backgrounds and churches throughout Dunlap, is hosting its second annual free Rally in the Valley event on Saturday, September 11 at Harris Park at 5:00 p.m. For more see the August 12 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreSchool Board discusses ESSER funding
Sequatchie County School Board members approved nearly $5 million in funding reimbursements, to be received through the ESSER program, during their monthly meeting on August 3. ESSER, for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief, is expected to be released to schools around the country. For more see the August 12 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreRay Sutherland
Ray Sutherland, 63, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away August 6, 2021 at Turkey Creek Medical Center from cancer. He was a member of Ewtonville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Amos Sutherland; mother, Lucille Bowman Sutherland; and brothers, W.L. and Gary Sutherland. He is survived by five sisters, Linda Joyce Russell,…
Read MorePortion of Highway 127 closed due to diesel spill
Highway 127/Rankin Avenue in Dunlap from Church Street to the Highway 127/28 intersection was closed Monday morning, August 9 due to a truck spilling diesel fuel, the Dunlap Police Department reported. The Tennessee Department of Transportation and a hazardous materials crew have been contacted. The portion of the highway will remain closed until further notice…
Read MoreBro. James Freddie Savage
Bro. James Freddie Savage, 76, of Rossville Georgia passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 peacefully following a lengthy illness with dementia. He was born October 2, 1944 in Spencer, and was a longtime resident of Bledsoe County. He was of the Freewill Baptist faith. He loved spending time with his family, pastoring and preaching revivals.…
Read MoreWilliam Paul “Baldy” Sanders
William Paul “Baldy” Sanders, 73, of Dunlap, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his residence. He was a retired coal miner. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Ben and Vera Cribbs Sanders; wife, Loraine Ewton Sanders; and siblings, Wilene, Sally, Lelamae, Leo, Raymond, David and Wanky. He is survived by his…
Read MoreNicola Cunningham Jones
Nicola Jill Cunningham Jones, 43, of Dunlap, passed away, unexpectedly, July 27, 2021. She was born on February 21, 1978. In the words of Nicola’s son, Michael, he wants you to know this about his mother: My mom was the most selfless person that I knew. She lived for her family and loved ones. She…
Read MoreRyan Hanschen
Stephen “Ryan” Hanschen, 33, passed from this life on July 19, 2021. Ryan graduated from Saline High School in Saline, Michigan in 2006. He attended Highland Valley United Methodist Church. He is survived by his parents, Mary “Libby” Cameron (Cliff), Stephen Hanschen (Angela); grandparents, Thurman and Mary Ann Woodworth, and Ruby Miller; siblings, Zach Cameron and…
Read MoreJames Alvin “Buck” Ewton
James Alvin “Buck” Ewton, 90, of the Pailo Community in Bledsoe County, Tennessee passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was married to Justine Burch Ewton for 68 years. He was a lifetime member of Bethel church of Christ. Buck never made it past eighth grade. He went…
Read MorePaws in the Park for animal concerns
Approximately 50 people concerned with animal welfare in Sequatchie County attended “Paws in the Park,” an informational meeting held at Harris Park on July 29. “One of the hindrances in the past has been a line of thinking that it’s the City of Dunlap’s problem and the City needs to fix it,” said Mayor Clint…
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