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Want to know what Sequatchie County children want for Christmas from Santa? You can find out in this issue of The Dunlap Tribune!

The looks on the faces of children and adults accompanying them around the toy aisles said it all, during the Shop with a Hero event held December 12. Approximately 100 kids, accompanied by police officers, firemen, emergency personnel, teachers, coaches and other mentors were able to pick out their own gifts totaling $100 each in…

The Christmas season officially begins with the 28th annual City of Dunlap Christmas Parade travels along Highway 28 and Rankin Avenue this Saturday, December 3. The parade begins at 4:30 p.m. from a starting point of Sequatchie County Middle School and runs north to Harris Park. For more see the December 1 issue of The…

Hey Cruisers! It’s time to cruise into Dunlap for the Sequatchie Valley Cruise-In Tour Finale, sponsored by the Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce, on Saturday, December 10 beginning at noon. All car enthusiast are invited to come see some of the Sequatchie Valley’s finest cars and trucks on display while enjoying the nostalgic Christmas atmosphere.…

“The month of November causes us to reflect on what we are the most thankful for,” says Melissa Cordell. “This year, our family has so much to be thankful for, and especially for the miracle that our son-in-law, Eric, will be celebrating the holidays with us this year.” In August 2022, Eric Thomas was hospitalized…

The City of Dunlap’s water system recently earned a high score on its sanitary survey inspection, conducted by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The system earned a score of 591 out of 599, in the 98th percentile. For more see the November 24 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

A number of teachers meeting or exceeding state standards were recognized as “exemplary” at the Sequatchie County Board of Education meeting November 7. The meeting was held at Sequatchie County Middle School in the cafeteria due to the attendance, with a number of teachers, staff, and their families present. Principals of each county school spoke…

Around two months of construction has resulted in further expansion to the greenway trail through Dunlap, a benefit for walkers. The new trestle bridge, built by Tim Grant and GAC Contracting, allows a new path over Coops Creek and honors past railroad usage in the city, said Valley Fest board member Winston Pickett. For more…

By Michael O’Hagan More than 100 peopled filled Chattanooga’s Walden Club to capacity Tuesday evening to honor longtime Circuit Court judges Thomas W. “Rusty” Graham and Curtis J. Smith. Both men retired earlier this year after decades on the bench. Each served the 12th Judicial District of Tennessee, comprised of Bledsoe, Franklin, Grundy, Marion, Rhea,…