Verna Mae Bailey Smith
Verna Mae Bailey Smith, 93, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Soddy Daisy Health Care Center. She was a member of the church of Christ. She married J.B. Smith in 1952 and they lived in Tennessee until 1956 when they moved to Detroit, Michigan where they raised two children. Verna…
Read MorePatient fights with deputy and nurse at ER
A middle Tennessee man brought to a local medical facility following a vehicle wreck reportedly fought with an officer and a nurse, resulting in numerous charges. Arrested was Dustin Shane Jackson, 37, from Portland in the metro Nashville area. According to a Dunlap Police Department report, officers were informed of a situation taking place at…
Read MoreBouffant Salon moving location after 65 years
After decades on Walnut Street in Dunlap, the Bouffant Salon is changing locations due to continued growth. The new location is 97 St. Clair Drive in Dunlap with the first day at the new location scheduled for March 2. “We’ve just outgrown this shop,” Anna Faye Heard explained. “We’ll miss this building but we’re excited…
Read MoreOld explosive safely detonated
An explosive device was discovered on February 20 at the 127 Quarry, near the bottom of Signal Mountain on US Highway 127. Members of Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department and Chattanooga Bomb Squad responded to safely detonate and dispose of the device. Sheriff Bill Phillips said emergency personnel responded at approximately 3:30 p.m. to the facility,…
Read MoreGrant for outdoor Storybook Trail received
The Sequatchie County Friends of the Library has received a $5,000 grant to establish a new, permanent storybook trail exhibition in partnership with the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF). A storybook trail is an outdoor, family-friendly experience in which the pages of a children’s book are laminated, mounted on panels, and placed along a walking…
Read MoreBobby Leon Zumbro
Bobby Leon Zumbro was born on August 20,1928 near Viola, Tennessee to his parents Jesse and Mattie Zumbro. He passed away on, Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at NHC of Murfreesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dillard Zumbro; in- laws, James and Ethel Thomas, Ray and Ruth Thomas, Ken Thomas, Jack Roper;…
Read MoreTrain-themed playground making its way to Dunlap
Children in Sequatchie County will have a new set of playground equipment ready for use at Harris Park later this year. Demolition at the current site near the north pavilion is underway with the new additions scheduled to be ready by this summer, said Mayor Dwain Land. With a train station theme, planned equipment includes…
Read MoreCandidates qualify for upcoming election
The Sequatchie County Primary Election is Tuesday, May 5, and several individuals are on the ballot for county offices. Most of those are candidates for the Sequatchie County Commission, running as Democrat or Republican. The deadline for candidates to file was February 19, including Independent candidates. Candidates for Sequatchie County Commission, District 1, are incumbents…
Read MoreDavid Douglas Cribbs
David Douglas Cribbs David Douglas Cribbs, 73, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away at his residence on Thursday, February 19, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was a member of Cagle Community Church. He loved his church family, traveling to hotrod shows and was a loving father. He was preceded in death by his father, Hershel…
Read MoreRobert Timothy Taylor
Robert Timothy Taylor Robert Timothy Taylor, 71, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He enjoyed playing pool, fishing, camping and spending time with friends on the lake. He was a collector of all things including knives, coins, sports and Nascar memorabilia. He, most of all, loved spending time with his children, grandchildren…
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