Group discusses Sequatchie River access and boat ramp
A group of individuals met to discuss access to the Sequatchie River at Old York Highway, under the Humpback Bridge, during a blueway meeting June 30. For more see the July 15 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreThousands enjoy Independence Day parade, events
Held one day early, July 3, due to the 2021 calendar, a large crowd lined Rankin Avenue for the annual Independence Day Parade. The parade returned to its usual route, from the Sequatchie County Fair Building to Harris Park, following a one-year change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For more see the July 15 issue…
Read MoreBradford and Tibbs named track all-state
Following high finishes at the TSSAA track meet, including a state title, Sequatchie County’s Carter Bradford and Anna Kate Tibbs have been recognized as all-state athletes by the Tennessee Sportswriters Association. For more see the July 15 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreMiranda Rachele Pace
Foster Barker Johnson, 90, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at his residence. He was retired from the State Highway Department, he was a hard worker, a farmer, avid hunter, fisher and he loved horseshoes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Lewis and AlMeady Perry Johnson; sons, Michael and Donald…
Read MoreJoanne Mabry Davis
Joanne Mabry Davis, 86, of Dunlap, passed away July 3, 2021 at NHC Healthcare. She was born May 9, 1935 in Dunlap to Hugh and Beulah Mabry. She was a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Buck” Davis; son, Kenneth Davis; parents, Hugh and Beulah…
Read MoreLorene Camp
Lorene Camp, 79, of Dunlap, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 3, 2021. She was a member of the Highway 28 Church of God, where she attended faithfully until her illness prevented. Lorene worked many years in local textile factories and retired from her daily work at Tecumseh Manufacturing in Dunlap.…
Read MoreDr. Gary Allen Anderson Sr.
On the morning of July 5, 2021, Gary Allen Anderson Sr., loving husband, father, grandfather (Baba), and dedicated minister, passed away at the age of 84. Gary was born on June 6, 1937, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Dimple and J.P. Anderson. He was a native of Nashville and committed his life to Christ at the…
Read MoreJohnson and Widick to fish in nationals
Finishing near the top of two-man teams in the Southeast Division and consistently high results have led Sequatchie County’s Dylan Johnson and Noah Widick to a national opportunity. The 2021 SCHS graduates are set to compete in the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster National Championship being held July 29-21 at Chickamauga Lake. For more see the…
Read MoreVFW given rifle of WWII hero
At 14, Sgt. Milton Sutherland from Sequatchie County was among the youngest Tennesseans to serve in World War II, and after returning from overseas, returned to service again, this time being drafted. His daughter, Janis Sutherland Spanger, recently donated her father’s color guard rifle to the VFW Post 5772. “This rifle was utilized by Milton…
Read MoreHarris Park Splash Pad open
The City of Dunlap announced the splash pad at Harris Park is now open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day. Dunlap Mayor Clint Huth reminds families that adult supervision is required.
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