American Legion moving to new facility
The Legion will be sharing a new Veterans Hall on Highway 28, near the Sequatchie County Veterans Park.
Read MoreComing soon to Dunlap
Dairy Queen’s burgers, chicken baskets, and a variety of frozen treats including the famous Blizzard will soon be available in Dunlap. For more see the April 8 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreLaquata Joyce Price Roberts
Laquata Joyce Price Roberts, 82, of Hixson, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at her home. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was a retired seamstress and enjoyed baking, arranging flowers and decorating for Christmas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilmer Roberts; daughter, Sonya Swafford; grandson, Jessie Land; parents, Elmer…
Read MoreDunlap Industries spotlighted in video
For over half-a-century, Dunlap Industries has provided employment to residents of Sequatchie County and the Sequatchie Valley. “The Zipper Factory,” as it was known to by many, has expanded and its successes were recently highlighted in a video prepared by the University of Tennessee’s Center for Industrial Service. For more see the April 1 issue…
Read MoreKing files $3M lawsuit against officers, government agencies
A $3 million lawsuit has been filed by Willard King against Sequatchie County, Marion County, and Hamilton County Government, along with a number of individual police officers from three departments were named in a lawsuit by attorneys representing local resident Willard King. The lawsuit states King was “wrongfully battered, unlawfully seized, and detained against his…
Read MoreMarie Frances Kilgore Whittenburg
Marie Frances Kilgore Whittenburg, 85, of Dunlap, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Erlanger Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Payton Monroe and Delzene Kilgore; husband, James “Olin” Whittenburg; daughters, Janice Marie Griffith and Debbie Layne; granddaughter, Michelle Stewart; brothers, Virgil Kilgore, Johnny Kilgore, Paul Kilgore and Hoyt Pickett; and…
Read MoreJames Olin Whittenburg
James Olin Whittenburg, 86, of Dunlap, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, William James and Beatrice Mason Whittenburg; daughters, Janice Marie Griffith and Debbie Layne; brother, Robert “Junior” Whittenburg; and granddaughter, Michelle Stewart. He is survived by his wife, Marie Kilgore Whittenburg; children,…
Read MoreSchools dismiss early, shelter available at fire halls, rescue squad
Due to the serious weather threat today, March 25, Sequatchie County Schools will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. Local residents are encouraged to remain aware of the situation. Sequatchie County Emergency Management Director Winfred Smith said local fire departments throughout the county and the Sequatchie County Rescue Squad are on stand by for those needing shelter…
Read MoreCar show, fireworks at BTC Fiber Valley Fest
A traditional favorite and a new feature are part of this year’s BTC Fiber Valley Fest to be held in downtown Dunlap on May 1-2. On Saturday, May 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the festival is hosting a car show with multiple categories. For more see the March 25 issue of The Dunlap…
Read MoreVolunteers pick up trash and debris in City/County
Countless volunteers took part in a two-day beautification effort, held March 19-20, in different areas of Dunlap. The project was put together by the Tennessee Highway Patrol and Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce, with a number of businesses, industries, student groups, and other volunteers taking part. For more see the March 25 issue of The…
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