SVEC adding solar to power supply
For more than 80 years, the power distributors in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) system have had a requirement that all power be purchased from TVA. In the last couple of years the rule has changed, according to Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) President and CEO Mike Partin, leading to a different source of energy…
Read MoreFamily, friends record inspirational song
Ten years after a verse and chorus for a song popped into the head of Maygen Key, a collaborative effort by Key and several family members and friends resulted in a full song being recorded and video produced. “When are you Coming Back” can be played and video viewed on Key’s Facebook page and has…
Read MoreMartha Smith Childress
Martha Smith Childress, 74, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at her home. She was a member of College Grove church of Christ. She loved sewing, cross stitching, cooking, and baking. Martha kept kids for over 40 years and loved every minute of it. She was preceded in death by her parents,…
Read MoreVeterans honor school system
Johnny Cordell, representing the Sequatchie County Memorial VFW Post 5772, presented a plaque to the county school system during the Sequatchie County Board of Education meeting June 10. “In 2011, a portion of the school property near Highway 28 was approved for the Veterans Memorial Park,” Cordell recalled. “Since then, we’ve received excellent support from…
Read MoreRamp officially opens on the Sequatchie River in Dunlap
Efforts by numerous groups and individuals over several years led to a special event on the Sequatchie River in Dunlap July 17. The new river access ramp was officially dedicated with a ribbon cutting where many local officials and others interested in conversation and the outdoors gathered. For more see the July 20 issue of…
Read MoreRed Sand raises human trafficking awareness in Dunlap and State
Human trafficking continues to be an important issue in Tennessee and counties across the state are taking part in an awareness project. In Dunlap, the Red Sand Project was held Friday, July 14, at Harris Park in Dunlap. A non-toxic red sand was poured into the cracks of the sidewalks to bring attention to human…
Read MoreJoel Wakefield
Joel Wakefield, 69, of Dunlap, Tennessee formerly of California went to his Heavenly home July 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Derald Tinker and Elizabeth Loraine Brown Wakefield; brother, Derald (Derry) Wakefield. Those left to cherish his memories are his sons, Sean (Samantha) Wakefield and Brandon (Amy) Wakefield; sisters, Leslie Wakefield…
Read MoreLisa D. Smith
Lisa D. Smith, age 63, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Erlanger Sequatchie Valley. She was preceded in death by her father, Theodore May. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Smith; two daughters, Telissa Brewer and Daninele Jana Keener; son Joshua Wade Smith, all of Dunlap; six grandchildren, Ricky Keener,…
Read MoreGordon Bates Mosley
Gordon Bates Mosley of Signal Mountain, Tennessee went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 13, 2023 at the age of 95. Born in Dunlap in 1927, he served in the Army along with all four of his brothers. He was preceded in death by his dearest wife Sarah; his mother Della and father…
Read MoreTeresa Lynn Simmons Brock
Teresa Lynn Simmons Brock, 60, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 13, 2023. She was a member of Dunlap United Methodist Church. Teresa was the best mom and grandma – she loved her grandbabies! She loved being outdoors and taking care of her animals. She recently accepted Christ and was baptized by…
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