Area News
Two arrested in school parking lot with drugs, guns
Two people were taken into custody in the parking lot of Griffith Elementary School on Friday morning, March 6, according to the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department. During the incident the school was placed on a soft lock-down, and officials reported no children were at risk. Sequatchie County Sheriff Bill Phillips said James Clinton Dixon, 57,…
Read MoreChainsaw theft suspect charged
A suspect who reportedly entered a business lot in Dunlap, taking several chainsaws, faces charges. Taken into custody without incident was Jefferey Williams, 48, reported Dunlap Police Chief Randy Phillips. Chief Phillips stated Williams entered the business lot of Campbell’s Tree Service in downtown Dunlap on Saturday evening taking items which have since been recovered.…
Read MoreHigh school hosting eighth grade night
All Sequatchie County eighth graders and their parents/guardians are invited to Sequatchie County High School on Thursday, March 12 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. for eighth grade night. Students and parents will learn about different pathways of study, attend presentations, and meet teachers from the 10 different pathways of study offered at the high school. All students…
Read MoreFire departments to receive funding
Two volunteer fire departments in Sequatchie County are among those receiving grant funding for 2026, helping them to continue protecting lives and property. The Lone Oak Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) will receive approximately $69,000 through the Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program (VFEAT). The Southend Volunteer Fire Department, headquartered in Daus, is to receive…
Read MoreOsnes is 2025 Firefighter of the Year
The Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department held an awards dinner on Saturday, February 21 to recognize firefighters for their service over the past year and to announce the 2025 Firefighter of the Year. “The Firefighter of the Year award is voted on each year by members of the department and Alex Osnes was the overwhelming choice…
Read MoreOld service station ready for different service business
A historical building in Dunlap most recently serving as an auto repair shop is opening as a different type of service, as a restaurant. The former Pan-Am, Amoco, and Cars LLC location, after months of renovation, will be the site of Fix’nz 4 The Soul. Building owner Marie Layne explained the Pan-Am service station opened…
Read MoreJohnson named to Cattlemen’s leadership program
Sequatchie County’s Andrew Johnson has been selected to participate in the Tennessee Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP), one of 13 individuals from across the state taking part in 2026. “This program is run by the Tennessee Beef Industry Council and the Tennessee Cattleman’s Association,” Johnson explained. “Participants are all actively participating in the agricultural industry…
Read MorePeeples one of UT’s 40 under 40
Elle (Johnson) Peeples, serving as Director of Primary Prevention Services for the Metro Drug Coalition based in Knoxville, was named as one of the University of Tennessee’s Volunteer 40 under 40 for 2026. The listing recognizes alumni under the age of 40 excelling personally and professionally since completing their degree at UT. Peeples, a graduate…
Read MorePatient fights with deputy and nurse at ER
A middle Tennessee man brought to a local medical facility following a vehicle wreck reportedly fought with an officer and a nurse, resulting in numerous charges. Arrested was Dustin Shane Jackson, 37, from Portland in the metro Nashville area. According to a Dunlap Police Department report, officers were informed of a situation taking place at…
Read MoreBouffant Salon moving location after 65 years
After decades on Walnut Street in Dunlap, the Bouffant Salon is changing locations due to continued growth. The new location is 97 St. Clair Drive in Dunlap with the first day at the new location scheduled for March 2. “We’ve just outgrown this shop,” Anna Faye Heard explained. “We’ll miss this building but we’re excited…
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