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One of Dunlap’s longest running events returns early next month. The Coke Ovens Park Bluegrass Festival, raising funds for the Historic Coke Ovens site, will be a two-day event June 4-5. The park is located at 350 Mountain View Road. For more see the May 20 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

For more see the May 13 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

Natural beauty of the land in Sequatchie County will be protected and tourism enhanced after the acquisition of a 64-acre climbing area, the Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC) and Access Fund announced. Woodcock Cove, remote property in the west side of the county, includes a mile of sandstone cliffline from 30-90 feet high, forest land, streams,…

June Akers, daughter of Betty Sue Laymon of Dunlap, is the author of the “Riley Madison” book series and her daughter, Riley, is the illustrator. The talented pair worked together on “Riley Madison Discovers the Superpower of a List,” released in December, and the next book will be released this summer. “My daughter and I teach…

A 300-pound bear was removed from a residential area on Cagle Mountain to another part of Sequatchie County on April 22, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) officer Shawn Edgmon reported. Edgmon said the bear had been frequenting the woods near Meadow Lark Road off Highway 111. The bear was trapped and a tranquilizer was used…

With free admission, possibly the largest crowds in the 10-year history of BTC Valley Fest, enjoyed the music and fellowship, plus a car show, fireworks and other activities. The festival took place May 1-2 at Coops Creek Commons, the large field near Dunlap City Hall. For more see the May 6 issue of The Dunlap…

  The City of Dunlap will have a new mayor as former City Police Chief Clint Huth was elected May 1. Huth received 596 votes, 451 in early and absentee voting, to 448 for incumbent Dwain Land. With 3,243 registered voters, turnout was 32.3 percent. Returning as City Commissioners will be Judy H. Layne and…

Anyone who enjoyed the classic Clue board game, or the movie based on it, will enjoy Clue on Stage, High School Edition. The play is being presented by Sequatchie County High School students Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1, at 7:00 p.m. each night. SCHS Drama teacher Natalie Kimbell explained the play is a…

From traditional, classic country to rock from the 70s and 80s, the 10th anniversary of BTC Fiber Valley Fest offers a variety of musical performances this year. The Dunlap festival, with free admission, takes place this weekend, May 1-2. One of the feature acts coming to BTC Fiber Valley Fest is Shenandoah, with founding member…

The pavilion at Harris Park in Dunlap was officially dedicated to former Dunlap Vice Mayor and City Commissioner Jeff Johnson during the Commission’s April 15 meeting. Johnson’s family was present and received plaques from Dunlap Mayor Dwain Land. For more see the April 22 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.