Area News

The 12th Judicial District Children’s Advocacy Center covers a six-county region and opened its fourth office in 2021, this one for Sequatchie County, on December 10. Board president Gina Presto said the office, located off Heard Street in the former middle school, is an important asset for local children. For more see the December 16…

Those wanting to help make Christmas brighter for local families can do so by participating in the “Stuff the Truck” toy and food drive on Saturday, December 18. For more see the December 16 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is considering improvements to its transmission system that would provide power for growing load and increase power reliability in the Dunlap area of Sequatchie County. Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) provides electricity to Bledsoe and Sequatchie counties through their Brush Creek 161-kilovolt substation, TVA explains. This requires long feeder lines…

Joined by a number of family members and friends, Sequatchie County High School senior Dylan Belk signed December 1 to continue her education and soccer career at Bryan College. For more, see the December 9 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

The third and final reading of the City of Dunlap’s 2021-2022 budget was approved November 18 as part of the regular city commission meeting. The budget includes no property tax increase for taxpayers. “We really didn’t have any issues on this budget,” said Dunlap Mayor Clint Huth. “Revenues were up and expenditures were about the…

Scenarios for long term plans at Sequatchie County Schools, specifically for connecting the three schools and using outdoor activities for improved health, were discussed at planning meetings over the past week. Conducting meetings was Ben Farmer of Farmer|Morgan, a planning, design, and construction company. “This is a plan for the community,” said Director of Schools…

The Sequatchie County Clerk’s office, a long time part of the county courthouse, is moving, but not too far. On November 22, the clerk’s office began conducting business in the former hair salon known as the Shoppe. The office on Cherry Street near the Main Street intersection is directly across from the courthouse on its…

Celebrating the Sequatchie Valley’s designation as a National Scenic Byway, an interpretive panel was unveiled at the Highway 111 overlook in Sequatchie County November 23. Speakers offering their thoughts on the beauty of the valley and the importance of tourism to a large crowd included Tennessee Department of Transportation Deputy Commissioner Paul Degges. For more,…

A self-taught artist who resides in Dunlap, Gina Biersteker uses her talent and creativity for a number of different projects. One of her specialties is turning paintings into puzzles. “You could call my style abstract,” said Biersteker, who paints and works on her projects at Stone, Mulch, and More off Highway 28 south of Dunlap.…

The Dunlap Lions Club, Sequatchie County Rescue Squad, and community volunteers are preparing for deliveries to county families on December 24. This year marks the 65th year for the local project. Volunteers will be accepting donations at Walgreens and the Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce December 17, 18, and 24, organizers announced. For more see…