Doris Barber Dempsey
Doris Barber Dempsey, 84, of Dunlap, died at NHC Dunlap on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Doris was a Christian and a lifelong member of New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a loving mother, sister and aunt. She will be missed by family and friends. She graduated from Sequatchie County High School in 1955 and…
Read MoreFrankie Cline
Frankie Newell Cline, 65, of Dunlap, passed away April 14, 2020 at his home. He was of the church of Christ faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Alva Lou Cline; brothers, Joe Thomas, Billy Gerald, Bobby, and Jimmy; and great-niece, Megan Cline. He is survived by his siblings, Jerry Cline…
Read MoreSmall business grant available – APPLY BY FRIDAY
Dunlap/Sequatchie County small businesses are encouraged to apply for grant funding, ranging from $2,000 to $5,000, announced Sequatchie County Executive Keith Cartwright and Dunlap Mayor Dwain Land. Applications are due by Friday, April 24, at 3:00 p.m. For more see the April 23 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreCoops Creek Greenway Trail nearing completion
Connecting downtown Dunlap and the Sequatchie County Courthouse area to the southern portion of the City, the Coops Creek Greenway Trail is almost finished. The trail begins on Pine Street and runs along the creek, crosses Rankin Avenue, and continues south to Sequatchie County Schools. For more see the April 23 issue of The Dunlap…
Read MoreDrive-thru COVID-19 testing continues
Those arriving for COVID-19 testing at the Sequatchie County Health Department, behind Erlanger Sequatchie Valley off Rankin Avenue in Dunlap, may fear a long, drawn-out process. However, on Monday morning, April 20, drivers were quickly tested, encouraged to maintain proper health practices, and drove away without delay. For more see the April 23 issue of…
Read MoreCounty schools closed for remainder of 2019-2020 year
Sequatchie County Schools will follow Governor Bill Lee’s recommendation to close for the remainder of the current academic year, Director of Schools Pete Swafford stated. “Governor Lee just announced that all Tennessee schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year,” Director Swafford said on Wednesday, April 15. “We will certainly honor…
Read MoreThree COVID-19 cases confirmed
Three cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Sequatchie County through Monday afternoon, April 13, the Tennessee Department of Health reported in its daily update. No local case was listed as a recovery as of yet. For more see the April 16 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreSchools show support for students
No games are being played at the moment, but lights at Sequatchie County High School and Sequatchie County Middle School’s athletic fields have been on lately. Twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday at 8:20, lights are turned on to show support for the schools’ student athletes and their classmates. For more see the April…
Read MoreJonathon Rinckey
Jonathon J. Rinckey, 45, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away April 1, 2020. Jon was employed with Mann+Hummel, a job that he enjoyed very much. He is survived by his daughter, Grace Fuzi of Cadillac, Michigan; brother, Joseph Rinckey of Signal Mountain; and parents, Carl and Karen Rinckey of Dunlap. Due to…
Read MoreBetty Louallen
Betty Lou Johnson Louallen, 60, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away March 31, 2020 at Erlanger Medical Center. She was of the Church of God faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie James and Savannah Lockhart Johnson; and brother, Jimmy Johnson. She is survived by her husband, Harry Louallen; children, Jennifer Sensing Fletcher,…
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