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Close to 60 artists are expected to have their work on display at BTC Fiber Valley Fest in May, said Nina Hunt, chairman of the festival’s art committee. Viewing is scheduled for the May 4 opening reception and then from May 5-7. Hunt explained she had been concerned over a possible lack of new exhibitors,…

The Sequatchie County Commission approved an early step toward updating the Erlanger Sequatchie Valley facility during the commission’s March 20 meeting. Sequatchie County Executive Keith Cartwright said a Memorandum of Understanding, a non-binding agreement, will allow for early processes to continue for the proposed $2.7 million updates. For more see the March 30 issue of…

Sequatchie County High School’s FFA chapter received awards, learned about new agricultural developments, met other members from around Tennessee, and was able to find time for some fun during the FFA State Convention held March 19-22 in Gatlinburg. Club sponsor Tammie Akin said three group awards were received by the local chapter. For more see…

Sequatchie County High School has released the Class of 2023 Top 10 which included students with a number of different college and career plans. Achieving the distinction of being in the top academically at SCHS are Landry Carbaugh, Emilee Cooley, Natalie Cross, Delilah Haman, Benjamin Frizzell, Lily Greer, Gabrielle Snyder, Lanie Shoemate, G.W. Songer, and…

Big Valley Brands, LLC, doing business as Big Valley Air, is expanding its manufacturing operations in Dunlap. The company, just off Highway 28 South on Little Ponderosa Trail, is investing $1.4 million to create 30 new parachute manufacturing jobs. “I am proud to say that we have not only created jobs, but we have also…

    A classic country singer with 23 Top 10 hits and a fast-rising star from the region are the music headliners for BTC Fiber Valley Fest in Dunlap this year. Mark Chesnutt is performing May 6 while Hunter “HunterGirl” Wolkonowski takes the stage at Coops Creek Commons May 7. For more see the March…

Gavin Moore, a senior leader for the Sequatchie County High School soccer program, will continue to play soccer next year at Tennessee Wesleyan. He signed scholarship papers with numerous friends and family present at SCHS on March 10. “Tennessee Wesleyan is a Christian-based school with small class sizes,” Gavin explained. “Codi Crippen, the assistant soccer…

A parent at the March 6 Sequatchie County Board of Education meeting spoke on two subjects she felt needed improving in county schools, bullying and overall communication. On bullying, the parent stated, “Something has to be done. We say there’s a zero tolerance policy, but there’s a stigma that nothing will be done.” For more…

Voters to decide two commission posts in May The upcoming Dunlap City Election and all future city elections will be held at a new location, the American Legion Post 190 and VFW Post 5722 headquarters at 6808 Highway 28 near Sequatchie County schools, Administrator of Elections Jerrie Holland announced. The change affects the May 6…

Those with Irish roots or just looking for fun are encouraged to wear their green and attend the first St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Dunlap on Saturday, March 18. Organizers hope the event will become an annual event in Dunlap. For more see the March 9 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.