Eidson pens book to provide encouragement
Longtime Sequatchie County educator Glenn Eidson, now a local television and radio personality, has published a daily devotional book. Be Great Everyday was inspired by the 2020 Covid pandemic when many were going through depression, he explained. For more see the June 22 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read More$1.655 million ARP fund to aid utilities
Water utilities in Dunlap and Sequatchie County will benefit from additional investments provided by American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced. The local portion to be received is $1.655 million. “It won’t fix all of our issues but it will help a lot,” said Dunlap Mayor Clint Huth. “We…
Read MoreRetiring school staff honored
Several retiring teachers and staff members of Sequatchie County Schools were recognized at the Sequatchie County Board of Education meeting June 5, with some attending. Those being honored were Dillard Cartwright, Gloria Anchors, Cathy Pope, Bonnie Hudson, Keith Maxwell, and Benny Barker. For more see the June 15 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreFull day of events Saturday
Duck Race, Jeep Rally, Songwriters Festival Jeeps are going to be rolling into Dunlap, yellow plastic ducks are going to float down Coops Creek, and singer/songwriters are going to be performing – it’s all part of a full day of activities in downtown Dunlap on Saturday, June 17. The Sequatchie Valley Jeep Rally features Jeep…
Read MoreBarbara Ann Kilgore Tucker
Barbara Ann Kilgore Tucker, 80, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away at her home on Thursday June 8, 2023 after a brief illness. Barbara was a loving wife and mother. She loved this country and was proud to be a military wife for 18 years of Roger’s 20 years of military service. She enjoyed travel and…
Read MoreBen “Noony” J. Sanders
Ben “Noony” J. Sanders, 83, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at CHI Memorial after a brief illness. He loved his wife, kids and grandkids. He was a very strong man with a tremendous work ethic. At the age of 13, he started working in the coal mines and would later work…
Read MoreRodeo draws crowds to benefit children
Large crowds filled Coops Creek Commons in Dunlap June 3-4 for the annual SETHRA-CASA rodeo, aiding children in the four-county area. For more see the June 8 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreHalf pipe reveal at park ceremony
Hundreds of supporters of a new skate park and the group working for years to get it underway gathered at Dunlap’s Harris Park May 27 for a special ceremony. The skateboard half pipe opened, honoring the late Gavin Gardner. For more see the June 8 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreJerry Lynn Turner
Jerry Lynn Turner, 73, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at Erlanger Sequatchie Valley. He was retired from C&D Technologies, Inc. after 30 years. Jerry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved camping and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Olavene Turner; daughter, Kimberly Turner; son,…
Read MoreJames “Bill” Seifried Jr.
James “ Bill” Seifried Jr, 89, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday May 31, 2023. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was active in service from 1953 to 1956, during which time he earned the rank of Sergeant. He moved to Dunlap in 1978 and worked for himself in the…
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