Farmer’s Pavilion dedicated for Johnson
The pavilion at Harris Park in Dunlap was officially dedicated to former Dunlap Vice Mayor and City Commissioner Jeff Johnson during the Commission’s April 15 meeting. Johnson’s family was present and received plaques from Dunlap Mayor Dwain Land. For more see the April 22 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreFree admission to BTC Fiber Valley Fest
Excitement is building as the 10th anniversary of BTC Fiber Valley Fest has almost arrived. The annual festival in Dunlap includes free admission for music acts including Shenandoah and John Schneider, plus much more. A carnival with thrill and family rides begins Wednesday, April 28, and continues through Sunday. Valley Fest officially is being held…
Read MoreJimmy Ray Turner
Jimmy Ray Turner, 80, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Berlene Hitchcox Turner; and nephew, D.J. Turner. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lowery Turner; sons, Jeff Turner and Joey (Kimmie) Turner; brothers, Donnie (Joy) Turner and Charles (Linda) Turner; sister,…
Read MoreMayoral candidates field questions
Early voting has started in the Dunlap City Election where voters will choose a mayor, three council members and judge. Only the mayoral race is being contested with incumbent mayor, Dwain Land being challenged by Clint Huth. For more see the April 15 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreJohnson is valedictorian of SCHS Class of 2021
Sequatchie County High School has announced its Top 10 for the Class of 2021 with Sidney Nicole Johnson as its Valedictorian. Completing the Top 10 list are Salutatorian Sarah Olivia Brown, Historian Jesyca Lockhart Dennis, Anna Kate Tibbs, Tyler Lynn, Sidney Springer, Maria Lewis, Kaleb Swanner, Mackenzie Land and Ella Edgmon. These students tell…
Read MoreJesse Hopkins
Jesse Clinton Hopkins, 78, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his home. He was of the Church of God faith. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Castleberry; parents, Burl and Anna Ruth Hopkins; sisters, Nina Lou Hixson and Margaret Wilson; and nephews, Ronnie and Michael Wilson. He is…
Read MoreRobert Holloway
Robert Ellis Holloway, 69, entered the gates of glory on Monday, March 29, 2021. He was born February 1, 1952 in Rockwood, Tennessee, the son of Frank and Mackaleen Ellis Holloway. Bob served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, and upon his return, he began his career at TVA until…
Read MoreSarah Feller Hamby
Sarah (Sally) Feller Hamby passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021. She was born February 9, 1954 and grew up on Signal Mountain, Tennessee attended Signal Mountain Schools and graduated from City High School in 1972. She attended the University of Mississippi and Memphis State University (now the University of Memphis). In 1978, she married Dr.…
Read MoreRobert Carmack
Robert Lawrence Carmack, 79, of Whitwell, Tennessee departed this earth on Friday, April 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Bob Carmack; and sisters, Ruth and Myrtle. He is survived by his wife, Ramah Frizzell Carmack; children, Dremah Patterson, Kim (Joey) Turner, Rhonda (George) Dixon, Les (Fay) Allen, Teaunna Boston and Tayven…
Read MoreTwo killed in Cagle Mountain wreck
(Photo by Dunlap Fire Department) The Tennessee Highway Patrol has released the names of two victims killed in a vehicle accident on Highway 8/111 on Cagle Mountain April 7. Lt. John Harmon reported driver Priscilla Williamson, 39, and passenger Octavia Lackey, 33, passed away when a 2017 Chevrolet Spark crossed the center line into the path…
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