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Dating back to 1821 when Thomas Kell settled into what has become known as the Sequatchie Valley, the Kell Farm in the East Valley community offers glimpses into the past. Current resident John Kell explained his ancestor, Thomas, received a War of 1812 grant over 200 years ago and moved into the valley. In 1854,…

United States Senator Bill Hagerty visited Dunlap on August 22, part of a tour of the region. Locally, Senator Hagerty made a stop at Mann+Hummel, speaking with workers and management. For more see the August 29 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

Founded nearly 200 years ago, before Sequatchie County was even established, the Bryant-Reese Farm in the Daus community remains an example of generations of hard work and dedication. Family members received recognition as part of the county’s Heritage Farm Program recently, with a number of relatives present. The Bryant-Reese Farm was founded in 1828 and…

Sequatchie County High School senior players (left to right) Keller Tankersley, Carlos Flores, Tripp Stewart, Kane Bishop, Will Machado, Josh Phelps, Colton Branan, Sam Evitts, Luke Rogers, Camden Pena, Jackson Tate, David Smith, and Jackson Byrd. Not pictured is senior Zach Zimmerman stand ready to defend ownership of Chief Roaring Eagle. They are joined by…

The Stone Creek Farm, located in the Daus community of Sequatchie County, is rich in history. Family members explained its origins to visitors at the farm during a presentation marking the farm’s Heritage status recently. “General William Stone settled here on this land around 1820,” explained family member Allen Jones. “The rock wall built then…

Sequatchie County High School senior Taylor Green was crowned 2024 Fairest of the Fair, one of several winners in various age divisions announced during the opening day of the Sequatchie County Fair August 10. “I love being involved with the fair and this title gives me more opportunity to do that,” said Taylor, the daughter…

In 1886, Judy Davenport’s great-grandfather, Gilbert Cordell purchased farm land in what is now known as the East Valley community of Sequatchie County. The farm is still in operation, run by her husband, Billy Davenport. Several visitors representing Sequatchie’s Heritage Farm program recently presented the Davenports with a large sign, recognizing the farm for its…

The 2024 Sequatchie County Fair, with a theme of “Live Life in Full Bloom,” is nearly here. Fair events take place from August 10-17 at the fair hall located at 103 Heard Street in Dunlap. Admission is free each day other than to Saturday’s Fairest of the Fair. For more see the August 8 issue…

In 1859, Lula Bess Hickey’s great-grandfather, Stephen D. Thurman, founded the family farm still operating right off Highway 127 near the foot of Signal Mountain. Hickey said the farm has a long history and she shared it with the members of the Sequatchie County Heritage Farm committee during a recent visit to her home. “We…

 Pending official certification, Sequatchie County will have three new members of the Board of Education and one new to the County Commission following results on Election Day, August 1.  For School Board District 1, joining will be Jerry S. Snyder Jr, who gained 137 votes. Others running were Vahan Chertavian (63 votes), Jeff Harrell (63),…