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Several retiring teachers and staff members of Sequatchie County Schools were recognized at the Sequatchie County Board of Education meeting June 5, with some attending. Those being honored were Dillard Cartwright, Gloria Anchors, Cathy Pope, Bonnie Hudson, Keith Maxwell, and Benny Barker. For more see the June 15 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

Duck Race, Jeep Rally, Songwriters Festival Jeeps are going to be rolling into Dunlap, yellow plastic ducks are going to float down Coops Creek, and singer/songwriters are going to be performing – it’s all part of a full day of activities in downtown Dunlap on Saturday, June 17. The Sequatchie Valley Jeep Rally features Jeep…

Large crowds filled Coops Creek Commons in Dunlap June 3-4 for the annual SETHRA-CASA rodeo, aiding children in the four-county area. For more see the June 8 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

Hundreds of supporters of a new skate park and the group working for years to get it underway gathered at Dunlap’s Harris Park May 27 for a special ceremony. The skateboard half pipe opened, honoring the late Gavin Gardner. For more see the June 8 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

A number of special events are planned for Saturday, May 27, at Harris Park, part of a special Kickoff to Summer. The splash pad at Harris Park is scheduled to be open Saturday morning. At noon, a halfpipe stunt ramp for skateboarders, will be unveiled. For more see the May 25 issue of The Dunlap…

Outstanding times in running events at the Class A East Sectional meet in Jefferson County lifted several Sequatchie County High School runners to this week’s state event in Murfreesboro. Running in the state track meet at Middle Tennessee State University, part of the TSSAA Spring Fling sports festival, on May 23 were Alli Bizzell, Cassidy…

Plans for a townhome subdivision off West Valley Road, near the John Griswold Recreation Park and behind an existing set of townhomes, were voted down by the City of Dunlap Planning Commission (CDPC) May 15. A number of interested residents attended the special called session, along with the regular scheduled City meeting May 18. For…

Sequatchie County High School’s Class of 2023 will be recognized this week with senior night at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 18. On Friday, May 19, graduation ceremonies are set for 6:00 p.m. at the SCHS stadium. Diplomas can be picked up inside the school following the ceremony. The Dunlap Tribune’s graduation keepsake is in…

Large crowds turn out each year for one of Dunlap’s most anticipated events, the SETHRA-CASA benefit rodeo, and this year’s rodeo is just over two weeks away. The SETHRA-CASA rodeo takes place June 2-3 at Coops Creek Commons, the home of Valley Fest. Funds raised help children in a four-county area. For more see the…

The Sequatchie County High School choir, with 24 members, placed first in the mixed choir Class A group during a festival and competition in Pigeon Forge held May 6. The group, singing at Dollywood, was led by teacher and choir director Laura Hicks. For more see the May 18 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.