Stephen Greer
Stephen Thomas Greer, 70, prominent attorney, devoted father and spouse, and lifelong resident of Dunlap, passed away August 6, 2019 at Erlanger Hospital. Greer was born on September 9, 1948. He was the son of Lota Applewhite Greer and the late Judge Arthur Thomas Greer, Jr. Greer was married to the love of his life,…
Read MorePatty Grady Clayton
Patty Grady Clayton, 84, of Dunlap, died at her home on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Mrs. Clayton was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Willie Rubel Clayton; and parents, Max and Mildred Lockridge Grady. She was a member of the church of Christ of Dunlap. Survivors include sons, Freddie (Tammy) Clayton and…
Read MoreCarjackers get to ride in patrol car
Three individuals accused of assaulting and threatening a man before stealing his vehicle were charged with carjacking on July 30. Denied bond during a hearing August 2 were Hailey Green of Hixson, Bradley Stephens of Signal Mountain, and Devin McGill of Dunlap. For more see the August 8 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreNew technology for students’ industrial training for career
Grants totaling nearly $49,385 are aiding Sequatchie County students eyeing careers in industrial and technology fields, announced Career Technical Education Director Marsha Talley. The largest portion of the Perkins Reserve Grant, $32,679, is to be used for the purchase of a plasma cutting table along with training resources. For more see the August 8 issue…
Read MoreCarlyle Bryant
Carlyle Moran Bryant, 92, of Dunlap, died peacefully at his home on Friday morning, August 2. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and George Bryant; and his sister, Jeaneane Payne. He is survived by his wife of 77 years, Arbutus Barker Bryant; their five children, Charlotte Darnell, Dallas Texas, Colleen Davis, Chattanooga,…
Read MoreCounty is recipient of $75,000 tourism grant
The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced 27 communities will receive more than $1.3 million in Tourism Enhancement Grants to assist with tourism infrastructure assets. Sequatchie County is one of the grant recipients, with $75,000 to be awarded. The two agencies partnered to…
Read MoreNo property tax increase for Sequatchie
With little discussion, the 2019-2020 Sequatchie County budget was approved by Commission vote on July 29. The budget requires no property increase, with the rate remaining at $2.4422 per $100 of assessed property value. Monday’s vote was part of a special called meeting of the Sequatchie County Commission. The budget had been presented earlier this…
Read MoreWelcome 127 Yard Sale pickers
Much anticipated by some and dreaded by others, the World’s Longest Yard Sale is back. The six-state, 690-mile sale along U.S. Highway 127 brings hundreds of thousands of visitors to sites along mostly rural routes, allowing them to shop for unique items while generating money for the local economy. The sale officially runs Thursday, August…
Read MoreTommy Vaughn
Tommy H. Vaughn, 70, of Dunlap, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019. Tommy was an avid outdoorsman and spent countless hours deer hunting in his younger years, then, later in life, enjoyed relaxing with a fishing pole with his close friends. He relished every moment spent with his grandsons, never missing the chance to teach…
Read MoreFran Roberson
Frances Elizabeth “Fran” Roberson, age 71 of Pikeville, died peacefully with family and friends by her side, Thursday, July 25, 2019. Fran was the owner and operator of Fran’s Flowers for over 50 years. She had a servant’s heart and shared her faith and love for the Lord with everyone she came in contact with.…
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