Dunlap News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Dunlap and Sequatchie County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
DUNLAP, Tenn. — A Chattanooga man is facing multiple drug-related charges after a traffic stop in Dunlap led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine and marijuana. According to the Dunlap Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop during the early morning hours of June 7 on a red Kia sedan near the U.S. 127 and …
The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a recent phone scam after multiple reports of suspicious calls from individuals falsely claiming to represent the sheriff’s office. According to authorities, residents have reported receiving calls from scammers who allege that the recipient failed to appear for jury duty or has outstanding citations. The callers …
DUNLAP, Tenn. — Sequatchie County Schools is seeking applicants for a variety of positions as the district prepares for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. According to the district’s online employment portal, current openings include teaching, support staff, nutrition, transportation, special education, and coaching positions across the school system. Available opportunities include Secondary Spanish Teacher, School …
DUNLAP, Tenn. — Voters in Sequatchie County and surrounding communities will have an opportunity to meet candidates seeking public office during an upcoming community event hosted by the Sequatchie Valley Conservatives. The organization has announced its “Spotlight on the Candidates” event, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Dunlap. Organizers say the event is designed …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Eligible families in Sequatchie and Bledsoe counties will begin receiving additional food assistance this week through Tennessee’s Summer Nutrition Initiative, a state-funded program designed to help children access nutritious food while school is out for the summer. The Tennessee Department of Human Services announced that benefits will begin being issued June 12 …
DUNLAP, Tenn. — The Sequatchie County Cancer Support Network is bringing a touch of country comedy and entertainment back to the stage this summer with its presentation of “Hee Haw” at the Sequatchie County High School Auditorium. The community fundraiser is scheduled for July 9, 10, and 11, 2026, with entertainment beginning each evening at …
Drivers across the Tennessee Valley are seeing some welcome relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to decline. According to GasBuddy.com, the average price of regular gasoline in the Chattanooga area has fallen by 26.1 cents per gallon over the past week, with the metro average now sitting at approximately $3.67 per gallon with …
Updating a story we brought you earlier, the Tennessee Highway Patrol has now released additional information regarding the fatal crash that closed Highway 111 on Cagle Mountain Monday morning following notification. of family. According to THP, the crash occurred around 10 a.m. on June 8. Investigators say 19-year-old James W. Coulson Jr. was driving a …
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. — Emergency crews responded to two separate traffic incidents Monday morning on area mountain roadways, causing significant traffic disruptions on both Cagle Mountain and Fredonia Mountain. The first crash occurred on Highway 111 between Dunlap and Cagle, prompting authorities to close the roadway in both directions. According to the Dunlap Fire Department, …
DUNLAP, Tenn. — Sequatchie County Schools has announced several personnel changes ahead of the 2026-27 school year, including new leadership for the district’s band program and a new principal for the Alternative School. The district recently named Dr. Timothy L. “Tim” Ellison as the new Director of Bands for Sequatchie County Schools. Ellison brings two …
