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A number of special events are planned for Saturday, May 27, at Harris Park, part of a special Kickoff to Summer. The splash pad at Harris Park is scheduled to be open Saturday morning. At noon, a halfpipe stunt ramp for skateboarders, will be unveiled. For more see the May 25 issue of The Dunlap…

Outstanding times in running events at the Class A East Sectional meet in Jefferson County lifted several Sequatchie County High School runners to this week’s state event in Murfreesboro. Running in the state track meet at Middle Tennessee State University, part of the TSSAA Spring Fling sports festival, on May 23 were Alli Bizzell, Cassidy…

Plans for a townhome subdivision off West Valley Road, near the John Griswold Recreation Park and behind an existing set of townhomes, were voted down by the City of Dunlap Planning Commission (CDPC) May 15. A number of interested residents attended the special called session, along with the regular scheduled City meeting May 18. For…

Sequatchie County High School’s Class of 2023 will be recognized this week with senior night at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 18. On Friday, May 19, graduation ceremonies are set for 6:00 p.m. at the SCHS stadium. Diplomas can be picked up inside the school following the ceremony. The Dunlap Tribune’s graduation keepsake is in…

Large crowds turn out each year for one of Dunlap’s most anticipated events, the SETHRA-CASA benefit rodeo, and this year’s rodeo is just over two weeks away. The SETHRA-CASA rodeo takes place June 2-3 at Coops Creek Commons, the home of Valley Fest. Funds raised help children in a four-county area. For more see the…

The Sequatchie County High School choir, with 24 members, placed first in the mixed choir Class A group during a festival and competition in Pigeon Forge held May 6. The group, singing at Dollywood, was led by teacher and choir director Laura Hicks. For more see the May 18 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

Retired Assistant Chief Wayne Snyder passed away at the age of 73 on Sunday, April 30, leaving a legacy with the Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department. “Chief Snyder was one of the original members when the fire department reorganized in 1974 and helped make our agency what it is today,” said Fire Chief Norman Hatfield. For…

Several students taking part in the Career Technology Education program at Sequatchie County High School and their instructors were introduced to the Sequatchie County Board of Education at the monthly meeting May 1. Some of the students and others recently competed at the TN SkillsUSA event in Chattanooga. Placing third in automotive technology at the…

Sequatchie County High School junior Aedyn Cisto, the son of Ashley and Lewis Cisto, has been a member of the band program in county schools since fifth grade. His countless hours of practice continue to pay off as Cisto was recently recognized as an All-State band member by the Tennessee Music Education Association. “After an…