Charles “Chuck” Wilson Finley
Charles “Chuck” Wilson Finley, 47, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away August 25, 2025 at Erlanger Sequatchie. He shared a lifetime of love with his teenage sweetheart and wife, Charla Finley. Together they raised two wonderful children, Lily and Jack. They were the pride and joy of his life. He was a caring brother to Hugh…
Read MoreTeacher charged with assaulting student fired
A Griffith Elementary School teacher was fired and arrested following events taking place in a classroom, according to school officials and law enforcement. Charged with assault was 54-year-old Holly Condra. An affidavit prepared by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department stated a detective responded to the school on August 19, for a call of an assault…
Read MoreEV charging station under construction downtown
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers will soon have a convenient location for purchasing a charge in downtown Dunlap. Installation is underway off Cherry Street in the Citizens Tri-County Bank Depot Office Center, behind the Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce. For more see the August 28 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreJohn F. Negri
John F. Negri, a proud veteran of the Army and Air Force, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He was born in New Jersey, grew up in Miami, Florida, graduated from the University of Tampa with a Bachelor’s degree, and later attended George Washington University in Washington D.C., where he completed a Master’s Degree in…
Read MoreDura Van Jackson
Dura Van Jackson was born in Patuxent River, Maryland to Mary and Robert Jackson, the youngest of five children. Dura was the master of projects, always building, fixing, or creating something. He especially loved working in his workshop with leather or wood, turning simple pieces into something useful or memorable. He was also a dreamer,…
Read MoreLeonard Douglas “L.D.” Cunningham
Leonard Douglas “L.D.” Cunningham, 80, of Dunlap, Tennessee went to sleep in Jesus’s arms on August 20, 2025 after a brief illness. He was a coal miner and a truck driver for his working years, seeing most of the 50 states. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and watching them grow up. He was…
Read MoreJames Mitchell Burks
James Mitchell Burks, 47, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away August 20, 2025 in Nashville. James loved the Lord and grew up praising Jesus. He was known for his pranks and always making people laugh. He had a passion for photography, playing the piano and reading. He had a contagious laugh that could be heard throughout…
Read MoreJared Wayne Barker
Jared Wayne Barker, 41, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025. He always was the light in the room. Jared loved his family, friends, traveling, cars, fishing and being in nature. He was employed by Polk Telecommunications. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wayne Barker; step-grandfather, Raymond Cagle; and brother, Drew…
Read MoreBlackburn holds townhall meeting in Dunlap
United States Senator Marsha Blackburn, recently announcing a 2026 run for governor of Tennessee, visited Dunlap on August 12 to answer questions and meet with constituents. “I love our county meetings,” Senator Blackburn said. “This is one of the best things about being in office.” Senator Blackburn and staff members joined approximately two dozen local…
Read MoreIndians host Warriors for challenge trophy Friday
Sequatchie County High School football will open its season against rival Bledsoe County in Dunlap on August 22. The teams are playing for possession of the challenge trophy, Chief Roaring Eagle, sponsored by Mountain Valley Bank in Dunlap. Seniors for SCHS include (below, front, left to right) Barrett Ogrodowczyk, Hunter Smith, Austin Griffith, Grayson Bone;…
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