City officials plan no property tax increase
Good news is on the horizon for property owners in the City of Dunlap. City Commissioners approved the first and second of three required ordinance readings for the 2023-2024 budget during meetings the past two weeks. The budget includes no property tax increase and the third and final reading is expected to be approved during…
Read MoreJoseph “Joey” Anthony Wood
The family of Joseph “Joey” Anthony Wood, 33, are sad to announce he passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2023. Joseph, also known as Joey to those close to him, was a dedicated father, brother and son. Joseph gained an associated degree in criminal justice and worked in manufacturing for some of his career, which…
Read MoreAmber Denise Brewer-Lazarez
Amber Denise Brewer-Lazarez, 35, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center after a brave battle with cancer. Amber was a very loving and caring person who never met a stranger. She was a fun-loving young lady who brought joy to those all around her. She was employed…
Read MoreScott is Fairest of the Fair
Casey Scott was crowned 2023 Sequatchie County Fairest of the Fair on August 19, part of activities kicking off this year’s fair. Casey, 19, is the daughter of Pam Scott. A homeschool graduate and local resident, she recommends the pageant to girls of all ages. “I was absolutely nervous,” she said. “But three of my…
Read MoreCity begins improvements
Efforts to make Highway 127/Rankin Avenue in the south end of Dunlap more pedestrian-friendly began last week. The first step in the City of Dunlap was construction of sidewalks just north of Coops Creek on the west side of the road. For more see the August 24 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreLocal Senior Center gets $8,000 boost
The Sequatchie Senior Center was one of 125 facilities around the state receiving a portion of $1 million in grant funding, the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) announced. Each center is receiving $8,000, which Sequatchie Director Deborah Camp said is helpful to the local center’s visitors. “This is the same grant we normally…
Read MoreNinnie Vee “Tuffy” Morrison
Ninnie Vee “Tuffy” Morrison, 87, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 19, 2023. Tuffy was born April 12, 1936, to the late Joe and Clara Ashburn in Whitwell, Tennessee. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Tuffy has been a faithful Christian woman her entire adult life and a member of the…
Read MoreChristopher “Todd” Martin
Christopher “Todd” Martin, 53, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Parkridge West. He was a graduate of Sequatchie County High School. He loved woodworking, trading cars and animals. Todd’s children and grandchildren were his pride and joy and he always made sure that everyone else was taken care of. He was…
Read MoreRené Mansfield Long
René Mansfield Long, 67, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, August 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita Mansfield; stepmother, Linda Mansfield; and brother, Jon Mansfield. She is survived by her father, Jerry Mansfield; children, Jeremy Lankford and Jennifer (Michael) Johnston; siblings, Donna Walker and Steve (Lisa) Mansfield; step-siblings, Kathy Baxter, Jama…
Read MoreKenneth “Ken” Ray Green
Kenneth “Ken” Ray Green, 69, of Jasper, Tennessee passed away at his home Thursday, August 17, 2023. He was a loving father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Opal May Green; brother, Glenn Green; sister, Shirley Guffy; father-in-law, Robert Owens; and mother-in-law, Gean Roe. Survivors include his wife Debra…
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