County receives ThreeStar Grant for leadership
Sequatchie County is one of 59 counties across the state receiving ThreeStar grant funding through the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD). The county’s grant award, to be used for leadership training, is $32,878. Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce Director Janis Kyser said funding will help continue the successful Leadership Sequatchie Academy. For…
Read MoreNew filter required for water plant
Dunlap leaders state while local water customers should not be concerned about the safety or availability of water, one of the Dunlap Water Plant’s two main filters is no longer in use. City Commissioners approved the purchase of a new filter, possible clarifier, and installation, for a cost of up to $175,000. During a special…
Read MoreDonnie Phillip Harvey
Donnie Phillip Harvey, 69, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019. He was of the Church of God faith and was retired from C & D Technologies in Dunlap. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip David and Naomi Shubird Harvey; and siblings, Doyle, Dallas, Danny Ray Harvey and Darlene Harvey Reed.…
Read MoreFamily accuses officers of excessive force
The family of a man reportedly injured by officers serving a search warrant has accused law enforcement of excessive force. Willard King, 64, has a broken nose, two black eyes, stitches above one eye, and a concussion, according to his daughter, LouAnn Brock. For more see the October 10 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreLocal tourism to get boost from $75,000 TNECD grant
Tourism is an emphasis for the State of Tennessee and a $75,000 grant designed to aid Sequatchie County’s tourism was awarded October 3. “Tennessee Economic and Community Development (TNECD) went on listening tours throughout the state,” said Jody Sliger, State Community Development Director. “These Tourist Enhancement Grants came out of those tours.” For more see…
Read MoreAlexis Moore
Alexis “Lexi” Moore, 17, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away in a tragic automobile accident on Thursday, October 3, 2019. She was a senior at Dade County High School taking dual enrollment at Northwestern Tech. She was involved in the marching band and color guard, and was vice president of Health Occupational Students of America. She…
Read MoreSiotha Archer Jones
Siotha Dow Archer Jones, 86, of Signal Mountain passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Cumberland Medical Center. She was a member of St. Timothy Episcopal Church and was retired from BellSouth and AT&T Telecommunications. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Richmond and Siotha McEntire Archer; son, Kenneth L. Jones, Jr.; two…
Read MoreSusan Cole
Susan Broadbent Cole, 70, of Pikeville, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center. She was born in Wakefield, England. Sue was a wonderful wife and mother. She never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew her. Along with her outgoing personality and captivating English accent, she made countless friends.…
Read MoreJames “Byrd” Burgess
James Randall “Byrd” Burgess, 44, of Dunlap, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Ruth Morgan and Buddy and Gladys Burgess. He is survived by his wife, Kelly Griffith Burgess; parents, Randall and Brenda Morgan Burgess; son, Brent James Burgess; daughter, Meredith Lynn Burgess; two step-sons,…
Read MoreBilly Buffington
Billy Thomas Buffington, 45, of Signal Mountain passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. He attended Galilean Church in Middle Valley and was a 1992 graduate of Sequatchie County High School. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Thomas Buffington; and grandparents, Jesse Estill, Jr., Willis and Janie Mae Buffington.…
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