Area News

Dating back to 1875, family members of Mary Elizabeth Easterly have resided and worked at the farm in the Elm Hill community, near East Valley Road. Mary Elizabeth and Austin Easterly received recognition marking their farm as a Heritage Farm, part of the ongoing local program. For more see the October 30 issue of The…

Dunlap City Commissioners approved the first of three required budget ordinance readings which would increase city property tax, during their regular meeting October 16. If two more budget ordinance meetings are approved, city property tax would increase from $0.5780 to $0.648 per $100 of assessed property. “This is nearly a seven-cent increase,” said City Recorder-Treasurer…

The public is invited to an informational meeting on changes and improvements to a portion of Rankin Avenue in Dunlap, Thursday, October 23. The meeting is being held at Sequatchie County High School and is scheduled from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Michael O’Donnell, Director of Project Management for the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Region 2,…

From October 22-25, the Sequatchie County Friends of the Library is holding its annual fall book sale and auction at 103 Heard Street, the Sequatchie County Fair building. Organizers believe the sale will be the largest in the history of the fundraising effort. “We always have thousands of books in every category, but I believe…

The Kelly Farm, dating back to 1899, is the latest Sequatchie County farm to be officially designated as a Heritage Farm. The farm is located in Kelly Cross Road area in the northeast corner of the county. Susan Merriman explained James Jones Kelly, a Sequatchie Valley resident, originally purchased the property 126 years ago. For…

Celebrating 20 years of honoring this community’s heritage, the Days of Yesteryear Festival returns to Coops Creek Commons, 287 Pine Street, on October 18-19. The 20th anniversary will include an antique tractor show along with other activities and displays. There is no entry or parking fee charges. For more see the October 9 issue of…

Jaden Barger, a 2021 graduate of Sequatchie County High School who graduated from Tennessee Tech (TTU) earlier this year, has returned to her community to work with students. Barger is the new UT-Extension 4-H agent who officially began October 1. “I’m still learning a lot,” Barger said. “But I’m anxious to get going and meet…

James Condra was re-elected and Billy Joe Brown was elected to serve three-year terms on the BTC Fiber board of directors. One of the highest membership attendances and voter turnout was recorded with 577 members present and 575 members voting. Condra faced no opposition for the 548B Class 3 post and received 279 complimentary votes.…

Those looking for a variety of food, drinks, and entertainment can find it all at Oktoberfest Friday and Saturday, October 3-4, at Harris Park in Dunlap. Bratwursts, sauerkraut, and pretzels are among the items on the menu and games and other activities are planned. Music begins Friday at 5:00 p.m. at Harris Park with Jay…

Kaylee Smith, a native of Dunlap, has been appointed as a detective for the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department, making her the first woman detective for the agency. Smith said she is happy to be working in her community, aiding those she has known for years and others that are new to the area. For more…