Commission considering waste reduction for landfills
Reduction of waste ending in landfills, and lowering of related costs, could be in the future for Sequatchie County. County commissioners approved allowing County Executive Keith Cartwright and County Attorney Jennifer Mitchell to enter into a non-binding agreement with Carbon Black Global (CBG), LLC, during their regular monthly meeting on August 15. Executive Cartwright explained…
Read MoreSuspect shot, wounded by armed citizen
Tyler Shell, a suspect in a vehicle theft in Dunlap, was shot by a Blue Sewanee Road resident on Saturday night, April 13. Shell had led officers on a pursuit on nearby Smith Mountain and was thought to be armed, a report stated. At about 8:15 p.m., Shell, on foot, reportedly charged a homeowner outside…
Read MoreSmith named area Educator of the Week
Stacey Smith, a Sequatchie County Middle School teacher, and her seventh grade students were surprised by NewsChannel 9 videographer and producer Kellie McClune on April 4. McClune and SCMS Principal Devona Smith visited Smith’s class to present her with the NewsChannel 9/Tennessee Lottery Educator of the Week award. For more see the April 11 issue…
Read MoreSequatchie’s health ranking jumps to 33rd
The overall health of Sequatchie County residents continues to dramatically improve in the Robert Wood Foundation health rankings since Erlanger Health System opened the Erlanger Sequatchie Valley Emergency Room in July 2014. Today, Sequatchie County ranks 33 in overall health out of 95 Tennessee counties, up from 68 in 2017 and 91 in 2013. For…
Read MoreJodie Beavers
Jodie Beavers, of Dunlap, passed away Thursday April 4, 2019 while living at Alexian Village of Tennessee. Before his onset of dementia, he was very outgoing. He was funny and light hearted, he had many friends and everyone loved him. He was the best daddy in the world making sure his children and grandchildren always…
Read MoreOMNI Outreach connects individuals to new experiences
Around three of four years ago, a young man who had been in a wheelchair his whole life wanted to go deer hunting. Travis Smith, with OMNI Rehab in Dunlap and Pikeville, began working with the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency and eventually was able to take him on a special wheelchair hunt. For more see…
Read MoreSCHS boasts State FFA winners
Sequatchie County High School had three state champions and two runner-up finishes at the FFA State Convention in Gatlinburg held March 24-27. Awards, a career fair, workshops, and a trip to Dolly Parton’s Stampede were followed by competitions between students from around the state. At the state event, students demonstrated their knowledge of each category.…
Read MoreKate Walling
Allie Kate Narramore Walling, 90, of Dunlap, died Saturday, March 30, 2019 at her home. She was a member of Dunlap church of Christ. She and her husband, T.J. Walling, were founders and owners of Black Cat Tire Exchange for over 60 years and currently own and operate Kat’s Car Wash, Kat’s Equipment and Kat’s…
Read MoreMargaret Wallace
Margaret “Milli” Wilson Wallace, 70, of Dunlap, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019. She was a member of Dunlap church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret Brents Wilson; son, Chris Wallace; and brother, John Payne Wilson She is survived by her husband, Tommy Wallace; daughter, Laurie (Jeff) Higdon;…
Read MoreClara Wright-Mitchem
Clara Wright-Mitchem, 80, of Chattanooga, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 21, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maynard and Rosa Lee Wright; and brother, Newell Wright. She is survived by husband, Danny S. Mitchem; Betty (Gene) McMahan; nephews, Michael Sr. (Gayla) Wright, Greg (Tracy) Wright; great-nephews and nieces,…
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