Early voting begins July 12
Those planning on voting early in the August 1 General Election, featuring local, state, and federal races, may do so beginning next week. Early voting in the election runs from July 12-27, with voting taking place at the Sequatchie County Election Commission office, next door to the Sequatchie County Courthouse. Early voting runs from 9:00…
Read MoreRecreation system preparations being made
Sequatchie County is seeking input from the public on its recreation sites, including comments on existing facilities and thoughts on what should be added. The survey will help in preparation of a plan identifying needs and goals of the recreation system which includes Coops Creek Commons and Griswold Recreation Park. For more see the July…
Read MoreRev. Samuel Youngblood
Rev. Samuel C. Youngblood, 84, of Talbott, Tennessee, passed away in Dunlap at home on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Samuel served as a Church of God minister for 57 years, as well as serving on the Church of God State Council, Evangelism Board, and State Youth Board. He participated in many mission trips to Brazil,…
Read MoreDorothy Ellen Shubird Ashley
Dorothy Ellen Shubird Ashley, 94, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the Life Care Center of Hixson. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Paul Ashley; sons, Leon, Ed, and Tom Cooley; daughters, Betty Ashley Hutson and Mary Cooley Brown; grandchildren, Sonya Cooley, Laura Ashley, Charles Larry Ashley Jr;…
Read MoreNo new tax increase in county budget
The 2024-25 budget was presented to the Sequatchie County Commission for consideration during the governing body’s special called meeting June 27. The budget includes no new tax increase and is scheduled to be voted upon during another meeting set for July 15. For more, see the July 4 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreSVEC Youth Delegates visit Washington D.C.
Seven high school students from the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) service area won the opportunity of a lifetime to spend a week in this nation’s capital as delegates of the 2024 Washington Youth Tour. Ella Boynton from Bledsoe County High School, Michael Kirby III from Grundy County High School, Nova McGill from Marion County…
Read MoreCelebrate July 4th in Dunlap!
One of Dunlap’s most anticipated annual events, going back decades, is nearly here. The Independence Day Parade and Celebration, with music, fireworks, food, and fun, is Thursday, July 4. Thousands line Rankin Avenue and Cherry Street for a parade of classic cars, floats, the SCHS alumni band, and much more, then many make their way…
Read MoreSaralynn Norton Middleton
Saralynn Norton Middleton of Cashiers, North Carolina went to heaven today, Saturday, June 22, 2024. She is thankful to be with Jesus, free of pain, and back with her Randy! During her 74 years on this earth, she cherished nothing more than spending time with her family and friends. Saralynn was exceptionally talented, gifted in…
Read MoreDonald Eugene Little
Donald Eugene Little, 70, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away, June 22, 2024 at Hospice Care Center of Chattanooga. He was a very funny, sarcastic, caring, loving and stubborn person. He was also a wise old “owl”. Don was a hard worker and a line supervisor in a rail car manufacturing facility. He ended his career…
Read MoreRuth Ann Mosley King
Ruth Ann Mosley King, 96, of Michigan, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2023. Ruth was a proud wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a dedicated Sunday School teacher, a talented cook, enjoyed volunteering for various charities, a lifelong member of the church of Christ, and a prayer warrior. She was preceded in death by…
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