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United States Senator Marsha Blackburn, recently announcing a 2026 run for governor of Tennessee, visited Dunlap on August 12 to answer questions and meet with constituents. “I love our county meetings,” Senator Blackburn said. “This is one of the best things about being in office.” Senator Blackburn and staff members joined approximately two dozen local…

Sequatchie County High School football will open its season against rival Bledsoe County in Dunlap on August 22. The teams are playing for possession of the challenge trophy, Chief Roaring Eagle, sponsored by Mountain Valley Bank in Dunlap. Seniors for SCHS include (below, front, left to right) Barrett Ogrodowczyk, Hunter Smith, Austin Griffith, Grayson Bone;…

Nurse Practitioner Glenda Atkins is now serving patients in the Sequatchie County Health Department primary care clinic, located at 16939 Rankin Avenue behind Erlanger Sequatchie Valley. “I’m honored to be able to come to Sequatchie County and provide services at the Sequatchie County Health Department Clinic,” Atkins said. “I’m excited to get started as we…

Sequatchie County Register of Deeds Kendra Boyd announced an unauthorized Venmo account, an online payment method, was created using the office’s email address. “Our email address is out there and it’s available anytime someone needs to communicate with us,” Boyd said. “There has been no known theft of money but we want to make sure…

Sequatchie County Schools have announced its drivers and bus routes for the 2025-2026 school year. To ensure the students’ safety, school officials stress no rider will be allowed to cross Highway 127, Highway 28, or Highway 111 at any time or any location. Buses, drivers, and routes include the following: •Bus 1, Jay Frizzell, Cagle…

Officially running from Thursday, August 7, to Sunday, August 10, the World’s Longest Yard Sale brings increased traffic but also provides the opportunity to buy or sale unique items, collectibles, clothing, and more, often at low prices. Vendors will set up at different locations along U.S. Highway 127 in Sequatchie County several days prior.  For…

Working to continue the fight against Alzheimer’s, members of the Sequatchie Valley Walk for Alzheimer’s announced its latest milestone reached. “This $15,000 achievement marks a strong step forward in the community’s efforts to benefit the Pat Summitt Foundation,” said Diane Harmon, event organizer. For more see the July 31 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

Jake Tibbs, a Sequatchie County High School graduate now teaching in Middle Tennessee, has enjoyed movies for years and turned his deep interest into a book. His work, Celluoid Delusions, is a collection of essays on popular and lesser-known films plus actors and filmmakers. A print version is available for purchase from Amazon. For more…

An inaugural kickoff meeting of the Sequatchie Valley Pickleball Club (SVPC) is planned for Monday, July 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the Citizens Tri-County Bank Training Room, located at 15699 Rankin Avenue in Dunlap. For more see the July 24 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

Donald Brent Oliver, a former athletic trainer in the Sequatchie County School System, is in custody after disturbing content was reportedly found on his cell phone. Oliver, 57, is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor and sexual activity with animals, according to an affidavit prepared by the 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. On June…