Area News
Agriculture facility sought for county students
The Sequatchie County High School FFA is seeking support for an agriculture facility, which would be constructed on school grounds. The proposed site is just west of the baseball field, off Cordell Lane. FFA sponsor Tammie Akin explained the original plan was to construct just a modest, pole barn type structure near her classroom, but…
Read MoreLions Club golf tournament upcoming
For over 80 years, the Dunlap Lions Club has been aiding local residents. Some of their yearly activities include collecting and distributing food and toys for Christmas, providing eyeglasses and other sight services, and awarding scholarships to students. One of the main fundraisers for the Lions Club is coming up on May 29, the annual…
Read MoreLand celebrates 104th birthday
Evelyn Land of Dunlap turned 104 on April 10 and celebrated her birthday on April 12 at NHC with family, food and fun. Evelyn is a World War II Veteran, serving in the Army Air Corps. Three of her children attended the part, Patti Land Pierce, Gail Land Moore, and Spencer Dee Land. Marcia Land…
Read MorePrimary is May 5
Early voting concluded April 30 and the Sequatchie Primary Election with precinct voting is set for Tuesday, May 5. As of Monday, April 27, a total of 440 voters had made early selections for either the Democratic or Republican candidates. Those winning their respective party’s nomination in the primary will move on to the August…
Read MoreDiorio faces drug charges
A 50-year-old Georgia man faces drug charges following a disturbance at a home, Dunlap Police Department Chief Randy Phillips reported. Taken into custody was Ronald Lee Diorio of Gainesville, Georgia. Early on April 20, Dunlap officers arrived at an Old Union Road residence due to unwanted, intoxicated individuals, Chief Phillips stated. “Once officers arrived, they…
Read MoreCounty undergoing Current Value Updates
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Division of Property Assessments has announced Sequatchie County is undergoing a Current Value Update (CVU) for the tax year 2026, reports County Assessor of Property James Condra. “The CVU program is designed to make appraisals for property tax purposes more equitable by adjusting the appraised values based on recent sales in the…
Read MoreLand farm joins Heritage Farms in county
Dating back to at least the mid-1800s, the Land Farm on Fredonia Mountain is the latest to be recognized as a Heritage Farm in Sequatchie County. The farms highlight the history of agriculture in the city and county and are all at least 100 years old. Dwain Land explained, “The oldest deeds we could find…
Read MoreBTC Fiber Valley Fest this weekend!
With free admission for music, singing, and numerous other events, BTC Fiber Valley Fest returns to Dunlap this week. Most activities take place at Coops Creek Commons, the grounds and stage at 287 Pine Street. All shows and events are admission-free with reserved seating available for $25. On Saturday May 2, youth singers from Music…
Read MoreArt Show begins with April 30 reception at Public Library
Local artists are expected to participate in this year’s Sequatchie County Friends of the Library art show, announced Linda Green Johnson, chair of the Friends art show committee. “At Arts and the Library, in partnership with BTC Fiber Valley Fest, you can enjoy a delightful discovery — the fine work of our local artists,” Johnson…
Read MoreServices held for fallen deputy
First responders and communities from Hamilton to Sequatchie County, paid their respects to Hamilton County Deputy Landon Faulkner during services April 17. Deputy Faulkner passed away from injuries sustained during a wreck on Highway 111 near the overlook in Sequatchie County. Following a Celebration of Life at Abba’s House in Hixson, a long procession of…
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