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Excitement is building as the 10th anniversary of BTC Fiber Valley Fest has almost arrived. The annual festival in Dunlap includes free admission for music acts including Shenandoah and John Schneider, plus much more. A carnival with thrill and family rides begins Wednesday, April 28, and continues through Sunday. Valley Fest officially is being held…

Early voting has started in the Dunlap City Election where voters will choose a mayor, three council members and judge. Only the mayoral race is being contested with incumbent mayor, Dwain Land being challenged by Clint Huth.   For more see the April 15 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

         Sequatchie County High School has announced its Top 10 for the Class of 2021 with Sidney Nicole Johnson as its Valedictorian. Completing the Top 10 list are Salutatorian Sarah Olivia Brown, Historian Jesyca Lockhart Dennis, Anna Kate Tibbs, Tyler Lynn, Sidney Springer, Maria Lewis, Kaleb Swanner, Mackenzie Land and Ella Edgmon. These students tell…

(Photo by Dunlap Fire Department) The Tennessee Highway Patrol has released the names of two victims killed in a vehicle accident on Highway 8/111 on Cagle Mountain April 7. Lt. John Harmon reported driver Priscilla Williamson, 39, and passenger Octavia Lackey, 33, passed away when a 2017 Chevrolet Spark crossed the center line into the path…

The Legion will be sharing a new Veterans Hall on Highway 28, near the Sequatchie County Veterans Park.

Dairy Queen’s burgers, chicken baskets, and a variety of frozen treats including the famous Blizzard will soon be available in Dunlap. For more see the April 8 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

For over half-a-century, Dunlap Industries has provided employment to residents of Sequatchie County and the Sequatchie Valley. “The Zipper Factory,” as it was known to by many, has expanded and its successes were recently highlighted in a video prepared by the University of Tennessee’s Center for Industrial Service. For more see the April 1 issue…

A $3 million lawsuit has been filed by Willard King against Sequatchie County, Marion County, and Hamilton County Government, along with a number of individual police officers from three departments were named in a lawsuit by attorneys representing local resident Willard King. The lawsuit states King was “wrongfully battered, unlawfully seized, and detained against his…

Due to the serious weather threat today, March 25, Sequatchie County Schools will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. Local residents are encouraged to remain aware of the situation. Sequatchie County Emergency Management Director Winfred Smith said local fire departments throughout the county and the Sequatchie County Rescue Squad are on stand by for those needing shelter…

A traditional favorite and a new feature are part of this year’s BTC Fiber Valley Fest to be held in downtown Dunlap on May 1-2. On Saturday, May 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the festival is hosting a car show with multiple categories. For more see the March 25 issue of The Dunlap…