Walker’s photography to be displayed in Nashville
Local photographer Elizabeth Walker, who specializes in portraits of both scenery and individuals, had her work noticed recently on social media. A representative from RAW Artists, a national showcase, contacted Walker which led to her being part of an event in Nashville on March 25. For more see the March 5 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreCommunity garden allows you to grow your own food
Those who would enjoy planting their own fruits and vegetables, but may not have the room at their homes, now have the opportunity to plant a food plot through the SAGE program in Dunlap. SAGE, the Sequatchie Area Gardening Experience, is a service of the University of Tennessee Extension Office. For more see the March…
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Presidential Primary results announced
Former Vice-President Joseph Biden and President Donald Trump were winners in Sequatchie County in the 2020 Presidential Preference Primary held March 3. Biden received 270 votes in the Democratic Primary, 40.2 percent, ahead of Bernie Sanders (161, 24 percent) and Michael Bloomberg (131, 19.5 percent). Several other candidates also received votes, led by Elizabeth Warren…
Read MoreSoft lockdown lifted at schools
Soft lockdown at schools lifted: A soft lockdown, with doors locked from the outside but classes continuing as normal, has been lifted at Sequatchie County Schools. Police had been chasing an individual on foot in the area of the schools earlier Tuesday. The suspect is still at large but is no longer in the area…
Read MoreSchools on “soft lockdown” due to pursuit
Officers from the Dunlap Police Department and Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department are pursuing an individual on foot, according to a Sheriff’s Department Facebook post Tuesday morning, March 3. The chase is in the area of Sequatchie County Schools, so the school system is on a soft lockdown with all doors locked from the outside.
Read MoreBody found on Cagle Mountain
The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department announced the discovery of a body after a call was received of a camper trailer fire on Cagle Mountain. The cause of the fire was determined to be an accident, after an investigation by the Sheriff’s Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s fire division. The name of the victim…
Read MoreDowntown revitalization discussed
Ideas and suggestions for continuing revitalization efforts in Dunlap, especially in the downtown area, were shared during a community meeting February 21. Those attending included members of the Dunlap-Sequatchie County Chamber of Commerce, local political leaders, and other interested individuals. Chamber Director Janis Kyser, one of those speaking, said a healthy downtown area is a…
Read MoreFive face drug and weapon charges
Five Dunlap residents were charged by authorities who reportedly found substances believed to be drugs, plus several weapons in a vehicle. Arrested were Kayla Cagle, 22; David Cranmore, 22; Shelby Grindstaff (also known as Shelby Lewis), 20; Brandon Kilgore, 26; and Hannah Rigsby, 21. For more see the February 27 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreDrivers urged to be aware of possible black ice
Black ice, a transparent coating of ice displaying the color of the surface below, is a threat tonight, said Sequatchie County Emergency Management Director Winfred Smith. He encouraged drivers to slow down and stay off the road if possible. Rain throughout the day could freeze with the temperature dropping, Smith added.
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