SVEC-Dunlap drive-thru open after cleaning
Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative’s Dunlap office reopened its drive-thru on Thursday, October 15. The office had been closed to the public for precautionary cleaning and sanitizing.
Read MoreWreck with fatalities on Highway 111
The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports a wreck with two fatalities occurred Wednesday morning, October 14, with a call received at 5:20 a.m. The wreck took place on Highway 111, closing the road between Tram Trail and Harmon Road. For more, see the October 22 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read More“Turtleman’s” search leads through Dunlap
Ernie Brown, Jr., “The Turtleman,” joined The Dukes of Hazzard cast members Byron Cherry and Chris Hensel in Dunlap on October 5, with the group filming a scene for Brown’s new series. Brown hosted Call of the Wildman, a popular wildlife reality series airing on Animal Planet for several years. Brown said his latest adventure…
Read MoreFiremen assist in recovery at state park
The Dunlap Fire Department was called out for a mutual aid, rope rescue assignment at Fall Creek Falls on October 9. A 55-year-old male fell over 200 feet off a bluff and did not survive, volunteers were informed. For more see the October 15 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreEfforts of youth lead to rally at park
Local youth, after attending the Resurrection event in the Smokies last winter, felt something similar would be a positive for others in Dunlap. After much planning and help from adult youth leaders, the Rally in the Valley was set for Saturday, October 17. “Our youth wanted something that could be shared in our community, like…
Read MoreBrenda Moore
Brenda Carol Moore, 66, of Dunlap, passed away Sunday night, October 4, 2020 at Memorial Health Care Center. She was a member of Cartwright Church of God. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Swanger. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Moore; two daughters, Jennifer (Antonio Mora) Smith and Amy (J.J.) Ewton;…
Read MoreBetty Joyce McCulley Johnson
Betty Joyce McCulley Johnson, 95, of Dunlap, passed away Thursday morning, October 8, 2020 at Valley View Assisted Living. She was a member of Ewtonville Baptist Church. Betty and her husband Casper loved to camp at Fall Creek Falls during their retirement years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Casper Johnson; daughter, Barbara…
Read MoreJoe Collins
Mr. Joseph Philemon Collins, 74, passed away Friday October 2, 2020 at his home. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 28, 1946 to Thomas J. Collins Sr. and Dora Weaver Collins, who preceded him in death, along with his brother, Thomas Collins Jr. and sister, Mary Thompson. He was a retired truck driver and…
Read MoreSteve Christian
James Stephen (Steve) “Eagle” Christian, 68, of Whitwell, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton IG Christian and Jeanetta Farley Christian. He is survived by his wife, Mary Richardson Christian; daughter, Connie (BJ) Christian Gholston; siblings, Donald Lee…
Read MoreDunlap SVEC office closed until further notice
Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative’s Dunlap office is closed until further notice for precautionary cleaning and sanitization due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19, SVEC announced in a social media post. SVEC’s offices in South Pittsburg, Pikeville, and Tracy City remain open. The SVEC website and app for iPhone and Android can be used for account…
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