Gene Grant
Louis Gene Grant passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020 with his wife, Cleadis (Wolfe) of 69 years by his side. Gene graduated from Lockland High School in 1950 and served in the U. S. Army in Korea. He was retired from Procter and Gamble after 27 years. After retirement, he loved spending winters at…
Read MoreJuly begins with fires
The Dunlap Fire Department responded to three fires as July arrives. On July 1, volunteers extinguished a vehicle fire near Pizza King in Dunlap. Chief Norman Hatfield reported a Honda sedan had a fire in its engine compartment which extended to the passenger portion of the car. “The vehicle suffered severe damage,” Chief Hatfield said.…
Read MoreNational Guard seeks return of Valley pride
The Troop A Regimental Engineer Squadron, part of the 278th Armored Cavalry in the Tennessee National Guard, is headquartered at the Guard building in Dunlap. With 109 strong, numbers are good, but leaders are seeking to add more local and Valley residents. “Right now, we have about eight members from the Sequatchie Valley,” said Sgt.…
Read MoreGraduation guidelines announced by SCHS
To follow state and local guidelines enacted due to COVID-19 concerns, Sequatchie County High School is limiting attendance at its 2020 graduation, Friday, July 24. SCHS Principal Regina Belknap explained each graduate will receive six tickets to give to guests, for up to six guests. Everyone entering the stadium will have temperature checks and…
Read MoreCitizens Tri-County Bank closes local offices for two days
Citizens Tri-County Bank announced a two-day closing of its downtown Dunlap office and the industrial park office, on July 1-2. The closure is for deep cleaning of the offices due to a positive testing for COVID-19, without exhibiting symptoms, an announcement on the bank’s Facebook page stated. On Friday, July 3, the downtown office’s drive-thru will…
Read MoreEthel Joyce Smith
Ethel Joyce Smith, 83, of Dunlap, Tennessee, passed away Thursday night, June 25, 2020 at NHC Healthcare. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Bennie Smith and Larry Clay Knight; son, Daron Smith; daughter, Venease Curtis; granddaughter, Charity Pickett. She is survived by her daughter, Connie Smith Neff;…
Read MoreNew banner signs welcome visitors to the City of Dunlap
New welcoming banner signs have been placed on Dunlap streetlights by City employees, hanging alongside American flags. At different times of the year, lampposts are decorated for events and organizations such as Valley Fest, Christmas, and showing support of Sequatchie County Schools. For more like this see the July 2 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreGet ready for “All American Flare at the Sequatchie County Fair in August
The Sequatchie County Fair is less than two months away, with board members and other volunteers encouraging everyone to take part. This year’s theme is “All American Flair at the Sequatchie County Fair, with the event running August 15-22. “Although many Tennessee county fairs have been cancelled due to the pandemic, it’s an end-of-summer tradition…
Read MoreIndependence Day celebration is Saturday
Some changes are in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the July 4 Independence Day Parade in Sequatchie County this Saturday continues, giving everyone the opportunity to celebrate the holiday in Dunlap. The parade at 9:00 a.m. is followed by music and other events throughout the day. The theme of this year’s parade, sponsored…
Read MoreVehicle burglaries investigated
Vehicle burglaries took place in separate areas of Sequatchie County overnight, authorities reported on June 25. Dunlap Police Chief Randy Phillips said vehicles were entered at homes on Hill Circle, while vehicles at Higdon Road and West Valley Road were also entered, Sheriff Coy Swanger stated. The Sheriff added a silver or gray,…
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