Area News
Graduation guidelines announced by SCHS
To follow state and local guidelines enacted due to COVID-19 concerns, Sequatchie County High School is limiting attendance at its 2020 graduation, Friday, July 24. SCHS Principal Regina Belknap explained each graduate will receive six tickets to give to guests, for up to six guests. Everyone entering the stadium will have temperature checks and…
Read MoreCitizens Tri-County Bank closes local offices for two days
Citizens Tri-County Bank announced a two-day closing of its downtown Dunlap office and the industrial park office, on July 1-2. The closure is for deep cleaning of the offices due to a positive testing for COVID-19, without exhibiting symptoms, an announcement on the bank’s Facebook page stated. On Friday, July 3, the downtown office’s drive-thru will…
Read MoreNew banner signs welcome visitors to the City of Dunlap
New welcoming banner signs have been placed on Dunlap streetlights by City employees, hanging alongside American flags. At different times of the year, lampposts are decorated for events and organizations such as Valley Fest, Christmas, and showing support of Sequatchie County Schools. For more like this see the July 2 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreGet ready for “All American Flare at the Sequatchie County Fair in August
The Sequatchie County Fair is less than two months away, with board members and other volunteers encouraging everyone to take part. This year’s theme is “All American Flair at the Sequatchie County Fair, with the event running August 15-22. “Although many Tennessee county fairs have been cancelled due to the pandemic, it’s an end-of-summer tradition…
Read MoreIndependence Day celebration is Saturday
Some changes are in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the July 4 Independence Day Parade in Sequatchie County this Saturday continues, giving everyone the opportunity to celebrate the holiday in Dunlap. The parade at 9:00 a.m. is followed by music and other events throughout the day. The theme of this year’s parade, sponsored…
Read MoreVehicle burglaries investigated
Vehicle burglaries took place in separate areas of Sequatchie County overnight, authorities reported on June 25. Dunlap Police Chief Randy Phillips said vehicles were entered at homes on Hill Circle, while vehicles at Higdon Road and West Valley Road were also entered, Sheriff Coy Swanger stated. The Sheriff added a silver or gray,…
Read MoreTwo suspects sought in drug, vehicle theft case
Brandon Rheal and Raymond Wayne Layne are sought by authorities in connection with a drug distribution and vehicle theft investigation, the 12th Judicial District Drug Task Force reports. Rheal and Layne were at large through Thursday afternoon, June 25. Anyone with information is asked to call the DTF or Marion County Sheriff’s Office at (423)…
Read MoreCamp Normal joins July 4 festival
Starting in 2004, a quartet of hard-rocking Sequatchie County natives have continually entertained crowds wherever they perform. On July 4, Camp Normal hits the stage at 4:30 p.m. at Harris Park, part of the City of Dunlap’s Independence Day Music Festival. The band features Chad Hennessee on drums, Daniel Patton on guitar and vocals, Randy…
Read MoreCity offers leak relief program
Dunlap water customers can expect to see an additional charge on their water bills beginning in August. Facing approximately $10,000 in water leak adjustments annually, and under pressure from the State of Tennessee to end adjustments for customers, the City of Dunlap entered into a leak agreement program. Will Ridley, owner of Water Leak Relief,…
Read MoreArea residents are aided by local Food Bank
Other than during a short burst at the beginning of a transition to curbside-only service, the Sequatchie County Fellowship of Churches has not seen a large increase of clients, said manager Fred Oberkircher. The need is likely still there, he explained, though some may be getting food elsewhere and some may fear getting out in…
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