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Members of Sequatchie County High School’s FFA Club traveled to Indianapolis for the 97th National Convention on October 24. Part of the convention is competitions revealing their knowledge and preparation on agricultural-related topics. For more see the November 7 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

Scare on the Square, a longtime tradition for children and families, returns to Harris Park in Dunlap on Thursday, October 31. The Scare, sponsored by Citizens Tri-County Bank with a number of other businesses, churches, organizations, and families taking part, includes food, music, and fun for the whole family. Everything is free for the event…

Sequatchie County Middle School teacher Nikki Robbs, also a softball coach and instructor, has written a new book she explains is a powerful exploration of spiritual growth. The Anointed Arrow is available through Christian Faith Publishing. “Empowered, encouraged, and inspired is the outcome I pray you experience through the completion of this book,” said Robbs.…

The 2024 Days of Yesteryear antique tractor show was enjoyed by local residents and visitors October 19-20. The event is held at Coops Creek Commons in Dunlap. For more see the October 24 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

Scare on the Square and other Halloween and seasonal events are taking place near the end of October, with the Scare being held on Thursday, October 31. The Scare, sponsored by Citizens Tri-County Bank with a number of other businesses, churches, organizations, and families taking part, includes food, music, and fun for the whole family.…

Challenge 22 Sequatchie raised money and awareness in the effort to end veteran suicides recently when more than 60 runners, walkers and riders gathered at Harris Park in Dunlap for the nonprofit’s annual event. In 2012, the Veterans Administration found that 22 veterans died by suicide every day, giving Challenge 22 its name. For more…

A community effort led to a massive gateway sign being constructed across from the off ramp from State Route 111 where it intersects with US Highway 127, according to project organizer John Harmon. A number of government officials and community leaders celebrated with a ribbon cutting October 10. “This is a landmark for our community,”…

Each year, a graduate of Sequatchie County High School is recognized as Alumnus of the Year on homecoming night. This year, honored on the SCHS football field prior to the team’s game was attorney and judge L. Thomas “Tommy” Austin. Sequatchie County Director of Schools Sarai Pierce read a biography of Austin to the large…

From bratwursts to bike rides, Oktoberfest and Cycle Sequatchie were enjoyed by many in Dunlap over the weekend. Oktoberfest was held Friday night, October 4 and through much of the following day, while cyclists of all age ranges and experience were out early on Saturday, October 5. Oktoberfest, celebrating German culture with traditional food, games,…

Search and rescue operations continue while supplies are being delivered to those in flood-stricken areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene, including in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Entire communities were leveled by flood waters and high winds. Emergency personnel from Sequatchie County are joining the cleanup and rescue efforts this week, along with countless…