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Sequatchie County resident Blaine Layne, working with a talented cast and crew of about 21 members, is releasing the film Escaping this summer. “This has been a domino effect process,” Layne explained. “Cody McCarver, Aaron Lanegan, and I have wanted to work together on a film project for years. We looked at a full feature…

Those age 62 and above, along with their caregivers, plus disabled adults will be the priority at upcoming free monthly health clinics at the Sequatchie County Senior Center through the MobileMOC program. The first day of the program, scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month, is April 2, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The…

Mia Smith, the daughter of Richard and Aimee Smith, has been announced as valedictorian for the Sequatchie County High School Class of 2025. Rounding out the Top 10 seniors are Jalyn Hope Kelly, Tucker Wyatt Davis, Alyson Smith, Danika Ewton, Hope Nunley, Claire Jones, Sam Ross, Talyn Summers, and Sam Evitts. For more see the…

Gaining fame as a finalist on season nine of the NBC singing competition series, The Voice, Knoxville native Emily Ann Roberts has continued her climb, including 20 appearances at the Grand Ole Opry. She will be adding to her accomplishments as the headliner for BTC Fiber Valley Fest on Sunday, May 4. For more see…

Though she did not receive financial support from the “Sharks,” Dunlap’s Susan Vandergriff told the billionaire investors on Shark Tank, their advice would be beneficial as she builds her business. Vandergriff appeared on the ABC television series Shark Tank March 7. For more see the March 13 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

Johnathan Belk, 41, of Dunlap has been charged with criminal homicide in the stabbing death of 18-year-old, Billy Jean Floyd, of Jasper, according to Sheriff Bill Phillips with the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department. The incident occurred on March 8 when Belk returned home from a trip to find Floyd at his residence with his wife,…

Long hours of work resulted in success for members of the Sequatchie County FFA, specializing in marketing. The three-member team of Lyla Houk, Meredith Jones, and Gabby Tonkin placed first in regional competition held in East Tennessee to advance to the state level in Gatlinburg. For more see the March 6 issue of The Dunlap…

Proposals to operate Sequatchie County’s free-standing emergency room services, currently operated by Erlanger Health Systems, are being sought, according to a recent public notice published in The Dunlap Tribune by the Sequatchie County Executive, Keith Cartwright. As of Monday, March 3, three companies had obtained Request for Proposal (RFP) packets and have until March 14…

Dunlap’s Susan Vandergriff, founder of the Happy Birdwatcher Company, said, “Research shows that the more birds in your home environment, the happier you are, and no one understands this better than backyard birdwatchers. But attracting more birds starts with the right food.” Vandergriff explained Happy Birdwatcher customizes each bag based on the birds found in…

Founded by Rosco Johnson, the Johnson Family Farm has become a local landmark, with the Cookie Jar Cafe on site bringing in visitors from all 50 states and from around the country. The farm, in the Elm Hill community, is the latest recognized as a Heritage Farm, for active family farms in Sequatchie County at…