Area News
Christmas parade is this Saturday
The City of Dunlap’s 23rd annual Christmas Parade is set for Saturday, December 5, starting at 4:30 p.m. at Sequatchie County Middle School. The parade proceeds north on Highway 28 and Highway 127, ending at Church Street and Harris Park. For more see the December 3 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreStuff the Truck Saturday, help others
For a number of years, officers from the Dunlap Police Department and Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office have volunteered their time to “Stuff the Truck,” for the Dunlap Lions Club Christmas project. The annual donation effort takes place again this Saturday, December 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All donations collected will be given out to residents of Sequatchie County, said…
Read MoreSchools closed to start December
Sequatchie County Schools were closed for the second straight day, December 1, due to weather conditions. On Monday evening, snow fell throughout the county especially in higher elevations and several drivers reportedly had vehicles slide off roads into ditches.
Read MoreSchools closed, staff tracking weather for December 1
COVID-19 health concerns have caused changes to school schedules this year, but on November 30, weather caused Sequatchie County Schools to close. “It was snowing on Cagle Mountain when it was checked, at around 4:30 a.m.,” said Transportation Supervisor Melissa Cordell. “The snow was not really accumulating, but there was moderate to heavy snowfall. We…
Read MorePipe bomb, gun, drugs found after warrant served
A weeks-long investigation by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of Thomas Painter on November 24, reported Sheriff Coy Swanger. Multiple agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and others joined the Sheriff’s Office, conducting a search warrant at a home in the Deerhead community. Sheriff Swanger said a loaded pistol, several…
Read MoreCity contracts help in search for Henry, Holbert
The Dunlap City Commission approved a request to provide extra help in searching for two missing Dunlap residents, Matt Henry and Tiffany Holbert, during its monthly meeting on November 19. Dunlap Police Chief Randy Phillips explained he requested the extra aid in order to help the families involved. “They’ve been missing for a while,” he…
Read MoreSpringer earns FFA State Degree
Normally presented during the FFA State Convention in Gatlinburg, Sequatchie County High School senior Sidney Springer received her FFA State degree and plaque with congratulations by fellow members and chapter advisor Tammy Akin on November 19. “On June 3, Sidney was recognized for her accomplishments during the Tennessee FFA Virtual State Convention, but since it…
Read MoreState of Emergency declared
In response to COVID-19, a State of Emergency has been declared by Sequatchie County Executive Keith Cartwright. The formal declaration authorizes the County to make related decisions and purchases, if needed, without meeting for an official vote. The proclamation may entitle the County to cost reimbursement for some purchases. In addition, Executive Cartwright announced county…
Read MoreCOVID-19 testing postponed a day for flu shots
The Sequatchie County Health Department will not be conducting COVID-19 testing Thursday, November 19, due to their participation in the statewide #FightFluTN event, announced Assessment and Planning Coordinator Amanda Goodhard. Testing at the health department will resume on Friday, November 20 at Ewtonville Baptist Church from 9:00 a.m to 12:00 noon.
Read MoreSCMS earns State Purple Star Award
Veterans Day ceremonies have become a tradition for Sequatchie County Schools and one local institution has been recognized for commitment. Sequatchie County Middle School is one of six schools in Tennessee receiving the Tennessee Purple Star School Award (PSSA). The school joins five others across the state, Millington Central High School, Millington Middle School, Ringgold…
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