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BY DAVE FLESSNER  Fifty years ago, a half dozen Sequatchie County business owners decided to try to organize another local bank to Dunlap to compete against the only other local bank, Sequatchie County Bank, later renamed to Mountain Valley Bank.  “We wanted to have a competitive market and as we began to organize the bank…

Driver Austin Moffitt, 18, and passenger Alexis C. McCann, 19, both of Dunlap, passed away in a September 29 wreck at the Highway 28 and John Burch Road intersection, the Tennessee Highway Patrol reported. THP stated Moffitt was driving a 2016 Jeep Patriot and pulled into the path of a southbound Freightliner, driven by Jeffrey…

Two unique events, free to the public, are taking place in Dunlap September 30-October 1. With a base of Harris Park, Cycle Sequatchie Century returns for cycling rides of varying length, and for the first time, Oktoberfest is being held.  Oktoberfest, the traditional German festival, begins Friday with music provided by the Chattanooga party band,…

Gov. Bill Lee and Commissioner David Salyers of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced the creation of Savage Gulf State Park in Grundy and Sequatchie counties, a boost for recreation in the region, bringing the total of Tennessee’s state parks to 57. The park, featuring one of Tennessee’s most scenic areas,…

Sequatchie County High School’s senior football players are working to lead the team to a ninth win in 10 years against rival Bledsoe, with the game being played September 23 in Pikeville. The time is 30 minutes earlier than usual, at 6:30 p.m. The winning team keeps the challenge trophy for one year and is…

Due to rising costs, Dunlap City Commissioners approved raising the price of natural gas for residential, commercial and industrial. New prices approved September 15 by the Commission will be $6.64 per dekatherm for residential customers, $7.05 for businesses, and $3.21 for industrial customers. City Recorder-Treasurer Norman Hatfield explained the average residential customer will have an…

Christian Youth Outreach (CYO) is hosting their third annual Rally in the Valley on Saturday, September 17, at 2:00 p.m. at Harris Park in Dunlap.  “This is a free event for our community, music with a message,” said youth leader Cindy Widick. “Our theme message is Psalm 105:2: ‘Sing to Him; sing praise to Him;…

Dr. Rebecca “Becky” Card was recognized as Sequatchie County High School’s Alumnus of the Year prior to the SCHS football game on September 9. She is an active member of the community as a businesswoman, volunteer and public official. For more see the September 15 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

The article “Jobs a plenty in Sequatchie County” earned The Dunlap Tribune recognition by the Tennessee Press Association (TPA). In the category of Best Business Coverage, the Tribune received fifth place.  One of the judges from the Indiana Press Association noted, “Good focus on economic issues, props for taking on more difficult topics in the…

Dunlap is the site for two different events beginning the end of this month, with each offering much for local residents and visitors. Taking place over two days, September 30-October 1 is Cycle Sequatchie Century and for the first time in Dunlap, Oktoberfest. Harris Park is the base for each event.  Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of…