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Hard work by several Sequatchie County High School students involved in the FFA program has paid off, with the club’s marketing team headed to the 2024 national event in October. “They earned first place in the state,” said the school’s FFA sponsor, Tammie Akin. “We’re really proud. They’ll be traveling to Indianapolis.” For more see…

The Sequatchie Valley Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic is now entering its fifth year helping animals, and the cat and dog population in the Sequatchie Valley. After four years, the center is nearing 14,000 surgeries at its 442 SR8 Highway 111 facility, at the foot of Cagle Mountain in Dunlap. For more see the…

Students from Sequatchie County High School attending the recent Student Congress on Policies in Education (SCOPE) shared their experiences at the Sequatchie County Board of Education meeting April 1. Attending from SCHS were Sophie Graham, Kailey Bryant, Connor Bryant, and AJ Hendon. “These are all exemplary students,” said teacher Clark Moore, one of the chaperones…

Project K-9 Hero, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to retired police K-9s and military working dogs, donated $12,300 to the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office March 28. “Project K-9 Hero has been a valued partner and this donation will assist us in purchasing and training our new K-9, which will be used for…

High achieving students planning on a variety of future careers form the Sequatchie County High School Class of 2024 Top 10. Leading the class is Alisha Miller as valedictorian at SCHS. Finishing as salutatorian is Nicholas Alan Blevins, son of Tommy and Gloria Blevins. Historian for the Class of 2024 is Anzlee Yawn, daughter of…

A restaurant franchise that is ‘All About The South’ opened its doors in Dunlap Monday, March 25. Jack’s Family Restaurant welcomed a large crowd opening day to enjoy its variety of chicken, burgers, vegetables, breakfast items, shakes and more. “We’re glad to be here, really happy and excited,” said General Manager Joy Camp. “It’s been…

Representatives from Silicon Ranch, the company installing solar panels at SVEC’s Highway 127 location and negotiating to construct a large solar farm, spoke at a public meeting in Dunlap March 22. “Our mission is to develop relationships in communities,” said Beth Zeitlin, associate for economic and community development from Silicon Ranch. The Nashville-based company remains…

The Sequatchie County Rescue Squad (SCRS) is one of 104 rescue squads across the state receiving grant funds totaling $3 million this year, the Tennessee Department and Commerce and Insurance and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office announced. “We will know this week how much we are receiving,” said SCRS Captain Michael Scoggins. Captain Scoggins…

Visit Dunlap businesses and take part in the community Easter egg hunt through March 30. Each participating business, along with the Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce, is offering a prize up to a $25 value. Inside local business, participants can take a selfie photo with an egg, then use the hashtag #eggshuntsc when posting it…

Tim Willis, band director and teacher in the Sequatchie County School System, was recognized as the VFW Teacher of the Year for District 3. He teaches at both the high school and middle school, and is a veteran. For more see the March 14 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.