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The Dunlap City Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance, which, if passed, will raise the city property tax to 87.6 cents per $100 of assessed property. The increase is five cents. The vote came during the commission’s regular meeting on July 21.  Three approved readings are required, which are expected to take place…

Originally designed to give families a discount on school supplies and clothing, the Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday now includes many food items plus gun safety products.  Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 29, shoppers can purchase clothing and school supplies, plus art supplies and computers without sales tax added. Shirts, pants, dresses, pairs of…

Hundreds of children and their families were helped by Give a Kid a Chance, offering school supplies, health and safety information, and other services. The annual program was hosted this year by Ewtonville Baptist Church July 15.  For more see the July 21 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

United States Senator Marsha Blackburn visited with local leaders July 15, part of her 95-county tour. Sen. Blackburn stated she was impressed by the community, especially the downtown area.  “Dunlap is looking great,” she stated. “Tourism and bringing in visitors is vital to a community’s success.”  For more see the July 21 issue of The…

Lining Rankin Avenue and a portion of Cherry Street, one of the largest crowds in recent memory, enjoyed the annual July 4 parade, sponsored by the Sequatchie County Rescue Squad. Despite the humidity, children and families turned out in numbers to view floats, horses and riders, fire engines, the band, and enjoy the activities of…

The Tennessee Department of Education has released TCAP, state testing, results for over 100 school systems. Sequatchie County results show work is needed but improvement is being made in several categories.  “We aren’t satisfied with the data we see,” said Director of Schools Sarai Pierce. “Even so, we value our teachers and the work they…

For the first time since 2019, the Sequatchie County High School auditorium will be filled with an audience enjoying the music and jokes based on the classic Hee Haw variety show. Hee Haw, produced by the Sequatchie County Cancer Support Network, is set for July 14-16 with show time at 7:00 p.m. each night.  For…

On July 1, 1972, the City of Dunlap’s police department officially began, with Avery Cagle serving as the first chief and only officer. Since then, with growth of the city in population and land size, the department has grown to 13 officers currently, reports Dunlap City Police (DCP) Chief Randy Phillips.  “They’re a hard working…

Walkers, joggers, and cyclists using the greenway trail running through the south portion of Dunlap are encouraged to be aware of their surroundings, Dunlap Police Chief Randy Phillips advised. The warning comes as a young man reported to authorities he had been chased on the greenway by an individual on June 11.  “This person, 18,…

One of Dunlap’s most anticipated events each year is the Independence Day celebration, this year taking place on Monday, July 4 beginning with the parade at 9:00 a.m. The parade starts at the Sequatchie County Fair building and continues through Rankin Avenue and on to Cherry Street. Later that day, the City of Dunlap Music…