Area News
Volunteers give funds to Pat Summitt Foundation
The Sequatchie Valley Alzheimer’s Committee celebrated a milestone moment on January 11 as members presented a check for $44,259 to The Pat Summitt Foundation during the Tennessee Lady Volunteers’ annual “We Back Pat” game. The presentation took place at center court prior to the game between the Tennessee Lady Vols and the Arkansas Lady Razorbacks.…
Read MoreBTC Fiber Valley Fest headliners announced
Hard-rocking hits and bluegrass are part of the line-up for BTC Fiber Valley Fest, with May 2-3 headlining acts announced by festival organizers. With free admission, BTC Fiber Valley Fest takes place at Coops Creek Commons in downtown Dunlap. Great White’s rock songs include 15 singles which hit the US Rock Chart over 15 years,…
Read MoreSmith named 3A All-State football
Sequatchie County High School senior Harrison Smith, a defensive lineman on the Indian football team, was named Class 3A All-State for the second straight year. Voting was through the Tennessee Football Coaches Association (TFCA). In the fall 2025 season, Smith helped the Indians finish region runner-up with a second round playoff appearance, gaining 17 tackles…
Read MoreSerious injuries avoided at intersection wreck
One person received minor injuries during a three-vehicle wreck at Highway 28 and Cordell Lane in Dunlap January 7, the Dunlap Police Department reported. Emergency personnel were called out at 4:27 p.m. to the intersection and were informed one of the vehicles was on its side. Upon arrival, officers were informed drivers and others were…
Read MoreSequatchie County educators honored
Each year, the Sequatchie County Board of Education recognizes educators as its teachers and principals of the year. Four staff members are honored for 2025-2026. From Griffith Elementary, honored was teacher Pam Anderson. She began at Griffith in 1995 as a volunteer when her son entered kindergarten. After serving as a substitute teacher, first-grade assistant,…
Read MoreMan charged in knife and gun incidents
James Alvin Stockwell, 37, faces charges for a reported stabbing, which was followed by a shooting incident in late December according to a victim’s statement. On December 8, a Dunlap Police officer spoke with a woman regarding Stockwell, an affidavit stated. The officer was informed by the woman she had dated Stockwell for about two…
Read MoreTake life changing steps to quit smoking
Tennessee Quit Week was January 5-9 and the Sequatchie Health Department is encouraging smokers to take a life-changing step for their health, their families, and their future by joining a local smoking cessation program. “The start of a new year is a time to make meaningful changes,” Sequatchie Health Department Director Lindsay Hathcock said. “For…
Read MoreSemi-truck wrecks, damages vehicles and property
A tractor trailer struck another vehicle and left Highway 111, striking parked vehicles at a residence and a power pole on January 9, according to the Dunlap Fire Department (DFD) report. Emergency personnel from numerous departments were called to Cagle Mountain at 6:08 a.m. for a report of the tractor trailer wreck, with the vehicle…
Read MoreGriswold’s Camaro is runner-up at 58th World of Wheels
A 2017 ZL1 Camaro took runner-up at the World of Wheels automobile show held in Chattanooga January 9-11. The Camaro, owned and shown by Tim Griswold of Dunlap, also took runner-up at last year’s event. The annual show features hot rods, classic cars, custom trucks, motorcycles and specialty vehicles, along with events for kids and…
Read MoreSprouse Farm has rich history in livestock
Added to the list of Heritage Farms in Sequatchie County, those owned by families at least 100 years, is the Sprouse Farm in the northern section of the county. Larry Sprouse explained his grandfather brought property in the early 1900s, but possibly lived and farmed in the area prior. For more see the January 8…
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