Nolan Ray Brim
Nolan Ray Brim was born in Mitchell, Indiana on April 15, 1936. He was the son of Noble and Gladys Hickman and the eighth of ten children. As a young adult, he moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, where he met his wife, Irene Durham. They were married on May 25, 1956 and raised their family together…
Read MoreCommunity to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary
2026 marks America’s 250th anniversary and the official celebration date is July 4, but Sequatchie County and Dunlap are having activities throughout the year to mark the event. Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce Director Janis Kyser explained some of the activities are being held with the aid of state grant funds received. “Before the end…
Read MoreChamber offers fingerprinting services to area
Students preparing for their upcoming medical clinicals at Erlanger Sequatchie Valley in Dunlap were able to complete part of the preparation process at the Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce last week. The Sequatchie County High School students received fingerprinting, required for each, which is available at the Chamber. A dozen Sequatchie County High School seniors…
Read MoreTwo-vehicle wreck on Highway 28
Emergency personnel from numerous agencies responded to Highway 28 in south Dunlap for a two-vehicle wreck at approximately 11:30 a.m. on January 19. Law enforcement at the scene explained an SUV appeared to have driven out of a business parking lot into the path of a south-bound car, causing the collision which sent the SUV…
Read MoreVolunteers give funds to Pat Summitt Foundation
The Sequatchie Valley Alzheimer’s Committee celebrated a milestone moment on January 11 as members presented a check for $44,259 to The Pat Summitt Foundation during the Tennessee Lady Volunteers’ annual “We Back Pat” game. The presentation took place at center court prior to the game between the Tennessee Lady Vols and the Arkansas Lady Razorbacks.…
Read MoreBTC Fiber Valley Fest headliners announced
Hard-rocking hits and bluegrass are part of the line-up for BTC Fiber Valley Fest, with May 2-3 headlining acts announced by festival organizers. With free admission, BTC Fiber Valley Fest takes place at Coops Creek Commons in downtown Dunlap. Great White’s rock songs include 15 singles which hit the US Rock Chart over 15 years,…
Read MoreSmith named 3A All-State football
Sequatchie County High School senior Harrison Smith, a defensive lineman on the Indian football team, was named Class 3A All-State for the second straight year. Voting was through the Tennessee Football Coaches Association (TFCA). In the fall 2025 season, Smith helped the Indians finish region runner-up with a second round playoff appearance, gaining 17 tackles…
Read MoreSerious injuries avoided at intersection wreck
One person received minor injuries during a three-vehicle wreck at Highway 28 and Cordell Lane in Dunlap January 7, the Dunlap Police Department reported. Emergency personnel were called out at 4:27 p.m. to the intersection and were informed one of the vehicles was on its side. Upon arrival, officers were informed drivers and others were…
Read MoreSequatchie County educators honored
Each year, the Sequatchie County Board of Education recognizes educators as its teachers and principals of the year. Four staff members are honored for 2025-2026. From Griffith Elementary, honored was teacher Pam Anderson. She began at Griffith in 1995 as a volunteer when her son entered kindergarten. After serving as a substitute teacher, first-grade assistant,…
Read MoreMan charged in knife and gun incidents
James Alvin Stockwell, 37, faces charges for a reported stabbing, which was followed by a shooting incident in late December according to a victim’s statement. On December 8, a Dunlap Police officer spoke with a woman regarding Stockwell, an affidavit stated. The officer was informed by the woman she had dated Stockwell for about two…
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