A 50-year-old Georgia man faces drug charges following a disturbance at a home, Dunlap Police Department Chief Randy Phillips reported. Taken into custody was Ronald Lee Diorio of Gainesville, Georgia. Early on April 20, Dunlap officers arrived at an Old Union Road residence due to unwanted, intoxicated individuals, Chief Phillips stated. “Once officers arrived, they…

Dating back to at least the mid-1800s, the Land Farm on Fredonia Mountain is the latest to be recognized as a Heritage Farm in Sequatchie County. The farms highlight the history of agriculture in the city and county and are all at least 100 years old. Dwain Land explained, “The oldest deeds we could find…

With free admission for music, singing, and numerous other events, BTC Fiber Valley Fest returns to Dunlap this week. Most activities take place at Coops Creek Commons, the grounds and stage at 287 Pine Street. All shows and events are admission-free with reserved seating available for $25. On Saturday May 2, youth singers from Music…

Local artists are expected to participate in this year’s Sequatchie County Friends of the Library art show, announced Linda Green Johnson, chair of the Friends art show committee. “At Arts and the Library, in partnership with BTC Fiber Valley Fest, you can enjoy a delightful discovery — the fine work of our local artists,” Johnson…

First responders and communities from Hamilton to Sequatchie County, paid their respects to Hamilton County Deputy Landon Faulkner during services April 17. Deputy Faulkner passed away from injuries sustained during a wreck on Highway 111 near the overlook in Sequatchie County. Following a Celebration of Life at Abba’s House in Hixson, a long procession of…

Work on a new playground at Dunlap’s Harris Park continues and a $100,000 grant will aid the process. Dunlap City Commissioners learned of the grant during their monthly meeting April 16. The grant is to be used for to pay a portion of the costs for a bid from Cain Industries from stormwater, grading, and…

A single vehicle wreck at a construction zone on Cagle Mountain took place on April 14, the Cagle Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) reported. The wreck occurred on Highway 111 south of the Dollar General store. Firefighters arrived at the scene at approximately 9:00 p.m., finding  the rollover wreck, the report stated. All occupants were outside…