No injuries reported in storms
Sequatchie County Emergency Management Director Brian Ruehling said on Thursday, May 9, that there were no known local injuries from the storm that roared through several states the previous night and early morning. Tornado, severe thunderstorm, and flood warnings were all issued. Director Ruehling said flooding took place inside the Sequatchie County Fair building off…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in Dunlap and Sequatchie County, officially proclaimed in writing by Dunlap Mayor Clint Huth and Sequatchie County Executive Keith Cartwright on April 30. The local leaders were joined at the Sequatchie County Courthouse by Volunteer Behavioral Health Center Director Terrie Johnson. For more see the May 9 issue of…
Read MoreBands first in Pigeon Forge
Months, and in many cases, years, of work, time, and expense continues to result in recognition for the Sequatchie County Schools’ band programs. Both the Sequatchie County Middle School and Sequatchie County High School bands finished first in recent events in the Smokey Mountains. For more see the May 9 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreLois Ann Snyder
Lois Ann Snyder, 70, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Snyder; sons, Kenneth and Jimmy Snyder; parents, Homer and Mary Ruth Smith; and brothers, James and Carl Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Michele White; son, Jonathan (Destiny)…
Read MoreNorman Lockhart
Norman Lockhart, 81, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday evening, May 4, 2024 after a lengthy illness. He enjoyed building engines as a mechanic, listening to music, he enjoyed friends and nature, along with fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Cleo Sims…
Read MoreDonna Jean Lanigan
Donna Jean Lanigan, 53, of Crossville, Tennessee passed away at her home on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Donna was a very outgoing person who made friends easily wherever she would go. She was kind and loving, which eventually led her to work as a CNA for several years. Donna had a fondness for her patients.…
Read MoreKatherine Delia Smith
Katherine Delia Smith, 86, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at her residence. She enjoyed spending time with her grand and great-grandbabies, watching the news and doing crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Smith; and son-in-law, Raymond Lee Lockhart Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia…
Read MoreStudents growing with TVA Stem Classroom grant
TVA is helping Griffith Elementary’s second grade students grow in learning by providing a $2,500 grant to fund their study plants, announced Annie Howard, teacher. The grant, from the TVA Stem Classroom Grant Program, provides each second grade classroom at GES with an indoor/outdoor greenhouse, books, seeds, and other learning supplies. For more see the…
Read MoreDeakins makes her own stitch in time celebrating her 100th birthday
“A stitch in time saves nine” well, for Minnie Lee Deakins her stitches throughout time have led her to reach her 100th birthday. This nationally known quilter and Sequatchie County’s very first special education teacher, celebrated her 100th birthday on April 21 with a party at Dunlap First Baptist Church. “She enjoyed her party,” said…
Read MoreRonnie Eugene “Hambone” Smith
Ronnie Eugene “Hambone” Smith, 61, of Dunlap, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Erlanger Medical Center. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, and riding motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his father, Ervin Dewey Smith. He is survived by his mother, Vernie Smith Layne; daughter, Meagan (Matt) Varner, Dayton; son, James (Cami) Harris,…
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