Candidates qualifying for election
Several individuals have visited the Sequatchie County Election Commission office to pick up their qualifying petitions, returned them with the minimum of 25 signatures required to qualify, reported Sequatchie Register of Elections Jerrie Layne. The Tennessee State and County Primary election is Tuesday, May 5. Candidates can run as Democrat, Republican, or Independent. Several candidates…
Read MoreFiremen fight fire in cold and freezing rain
Smoke billowed from the rear bedroom and going into the attic of a house on Rankin Avenue in Dunlap as firefighters arrived on the scene around 4:09 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, described Chief Norman Hatfield with the Dunlap Fire Department (DFD). It didn’t take long for the flames to burst through the roof of…
Read MoreFolks braced for snow/ice storm
With an expected, and somewhat anticipated, winter snowstorm forecast turning into the likelihood of ice, Dunlap residents were out and about late last week in preparation. While the anticipated snowfall accumulation did not happen, the icy roadways and dropping temperatures did. At Dunlap’s Walmart, Save-a-Lot, and other stores, shoppers were busy taking home the usual…
Read MoreCity sets water, gas, sewer rates
Water rates will increase slightly for those using over 2000 gallons a billing cycle, while sewer rates will remain the same for City of Dunlap customers. As for natural gas customers, their rate will increase by five-percent. These rates were set during a special called meeting held January 22 of the City Commission. Dunlap Mayor…
Read MoreSmith earns $5,000 scholar-athlete scholarship
Last fall, Sequatchie County High School took on South Pittsburg in the Chattanooga CW Rivals game of the week on area TV. SCHS’s participation led to a $5,000 scholarship being awarded to senior Harrison Smith. Smith was named the Chattanooga Allergy Clinic’s Friday Night Rivals Scholar Athlete of the Year, selected from hundreds of players…
Read MoreMax Shane Mitchell
Max Shane Mitchell, 54, of Hoover, Alabama, formerly of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his residence. Shane was a 1989 graduate of Sequatchie County High School. His daughters would like you to know that he was the funniest man they ever met! He was known for his quick wit, his giving…
Read MoreRobert Raymond (Ray) Evans
Robert Raymond (Ray) Evans, 88 of Pikeville, Tennessee went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 22, 2026, at his home. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Pikeville, St. Elmo Lodge #437 F&A.M., a KCCH Mason and member of the Chattanooga Scottish Rite, Alhambra Shrine, and member of…
Read MoreMarilyn Faye Seals Cordell
Marilyn Faye Seals Cordell, 69, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Erlanger Sequatchie Valley. She enjoyed her grandchildren, puzzles, crafting and decorating for Christmas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Billy Eugene and Freda Gail Price Seals; husband, Mark Cordell; and brother, Clifford Seals. Marilyn is survived by her…
Read MoreMelba Marie Waters Green Johnson
Melba Marie Waters Green Johnson, 93, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born and raised in Dunlap and was a member of Dunlap church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her father, Edgar Waters; mother, Una Mae Brock Waters; first husband, G.W. Green; son, Gary Green; brothers, Ed…
Read MoreChristopher Michael Finch
Christopher Michael Finch, 43, of Dunlap, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026. He loved playing video games, was a collector of all things related to video games and Japanese heritage. He had a love for sushi and B rated movies. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother and was enjoying a newfound love of…
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