Area News

Three months from now, the stage at Coops Creek Commons will be rocking as The Kentucky Headhunters is the musical headliner of BTC Fiber Valley Fest. The fun-loving country rock band gained millions of fans with hits such as “Dumas Walker” and “Oh Lonesome Me,” and will be one of the acts performing at BTC…

At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is assisting local authorities in a gunfire incident taking place at Erlanger Sequatchie Valley Emergency Room on Sunday, February 4. For more see the February 8 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

Hard work by a number of volunteers resulted in statewide recognition for the Sequatchie County Fair Association (SCFA). The local group received the Most Improved Fair award during the 102nd Tennessee Association of Fairs Convention in Murfreesboro January 18-21. “I appreciate the tireless efforts of the volunteers that made these successes possible,” sand SCFA President…

Those taking part in Sequatchie County FFA have the opportunity to display a wide range of skills while traveling to competitions. Several members excelled in last week’s Carpenter District event in Rhea County, Sequatchie County High School FFA advisor and teacher Tammie Akin announced. Carpenter is part of the East Tennessee region and students from…

The Sequatchie County Winters Farmers Market, scheduled to begin Saturday, January 20, had its first date canceled but two more events are planned, organizer Laura Jones announced. “Due to poor road conditions and bitter temperatures, the market was canceled,” Jones explained. “But we will see everyone on February 17.” For more see the January 25…

After a week of snow, icy roads, closed schools and businesses, cold temperatures, and many families unable to travel from their homes, relief finally started arriving on January 21. Warmer temperatures were expected through this week, along with rain, with hopes that ice and other problems created will not return anytime soon. On Monday, January…

Due to circumstances beyond our control, The Dunlap Tribune will not be available at local convenience stores or merchants until Thursday, January 18. Subscribers should receive their copy of the newspaper a day later than usual. We apologize for the inconvenience, said Publisher Sandy Dodson.

Dunlap and Sequatchie County will benefit from two large community development grants totaling 1.260 million recently announced for Harris Park and Coops Creek Commons, the site of BTC Fiber Valley Fest and other events. The City of Dunlap is receiving $630,000 for improvements at Harris Park. City staff explained a primary use of the grant…

Construction and additions along Rankin Avenue/Highway 127 are requiring a reduction to one lane of traffic this week, announced Dunlap Mayor Clint Huth. Starting Wednesday evening, January 10, at 6:00 p.m., temporary traffic lights will allow vehicles to move in one direction at a time near the site. For more see the January 11 issue…