Area News
Assistant Fire Chief Snyder leaves legacy
Retired Assistant Chief Wayne Snyder passed away at the age of 73 on Sunday, April 30, leaving a legacy with the Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department. “Chief Snyder was one of the original members when the fire department reorganized in 1974 and helped make our agency what it is today,” said Fire Chief Norman Hatfield. For…
Read MoreValue of career tech education discussed by Sequatchie County Board of Education
Several students taking part in the Career Technology Education program at Sequatchie County High School and their instructors were introduced to the Sequatchie County Board of Education at the monthly meeting May 1. Some of the students and others recently competed at the TN SkillsUSA event in Chattanooga. Placing third in automotive technology at the…
Read MoreCisto earns All-State honors in music
Sequatchie County High School junior Aedyn Cisto, the son of Ashley and Lewis Cisto, has been a member of the band program in county schools since fifth grade. His countless hours of practice continue to pay off as Cisto was recently recognized as an All-State band member by the Tennessee Music Education Association. “After an…
Read MoreTask force established for Henry investigation
On April 27, local law enforcement members were joined by Mark and Beverly Henry, parents of Matt Henry, at a press conference announcing the formation of a task force. The Dunlap Police Department, Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and Federal Bureau of Investigation will continue working the case of Matt Henry, who…
Read MoreWith growth comes the need for infrastructure improvements
County’s growth among state’s highest since 2020 Home construction and new businesses added to the area have contributed to Sequatchie County ranking as one of the highest population increases over the past two years. With this growth, the community is experiencing growing pains in infrastructure, according to officials. For more see the April 27 issue…
Read MoreClean up at Coops Creek, other sites is April 29
The 2023 Coops Creek Clean Up effort, taking place at Coops Creek in Dunlap along with the Highway 111 Scenic Overlook, the Highway 127 Scenic Overlook on Signal Mountain, and the Cagle Mountain waterfall on Highway 111/Highway 8, are planned for April 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For more see the April 27…
Read MoreProperty reappraisal process to begin
Sequatchie County is scheduled for a county-wide property reappraisal this year, as required by state law, announced Assessor of Property James Condra. The county is in a six-year reappraisal cycle, he explained, with the last reappraisal completed in 2017. “Reappraisal means that all land and improvement values in the county will be adjusted to current…
Read MoreNO BURN NOTICE IN EFFECT
NO BURN NOTICE IN EFFECT A no burn notice is in effect Thursday and Friday, April 20-21, 2023, according to the Tennessee Department of Forestry, due to the dry conditions and high winds.
Read More$5.47 million bid approved for SCHS renovation
Renovations at Sequatchie County High School are set to begin with a bid of $5.47 million being approved by the Board of Education on April 10. The bid approved came from FTM Contracting, which previously constructed the system’s maintenance building, it was noted. Work is scheduled to continue for 395 days, while a bid from…
Read More“Tumbleweed” rolls into SCHS auditorium
Sequatchie County High School is presenting “Tumbleweed” on Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29. The play, written by Brent Holland and produced with permission from Off the Wall Press, begins at 7:00 p.m. each night. Admission to the play is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students at the door. Advance tickets can be…
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