Dunlap News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Dunlap and Sequatchie County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. — A serious motor vehicle crash on Cagle Mountain Friday afternoon, June 19, led to the temporary closure of Highway 111, multiple medical helicopter responses, and power outages for residents in the area. Emergency responders were dispatched shortly after 2:30 p.m. to the crash scene near the Cagle Mountain Trading Post on …
The Tennessee Department of Health has released its latest round of food service and childcare inspection scores for restaurants, mobile food units, daycare kitchens, and other establishments across Marion and Sequatchie counties for inspections conducted through June 12, 2026. Good news for diners, the lowest score reported in Marion County was a 92 and the …
DUNLAP, Tenn. — The City of Dunlap is inviting residents and visitors from across the Sequatchie Valley to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a full day of patriotic festivities, live music, family activities, fireworks and the opening of a historic time capsule during its annual Fourth of July celebration. The event, set for Saturday, July …
A semi-truck overturned on Highway 28 (TN-28)Â between Whitwell and Dunlap on Wednesday morning, temporarily closing the roadway near the intersection of Press Pickett Road in the Daus community of Sequatchie County. According to reports from the scene, the truck rolled onto its side along the southbound lane at approximately 11:23 a.m. Emergency responders were …
DUNLAP, Tenn. — As America celebrates its 250th birthday in 2026, local leaders are looking ahead to the nation’s 300th anniversary by creating a new community time capsule that will preserve a snapshot of life in Sequatchie County for the next 50 years. The Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents, businesses, schools, churches, …
DUNLAP, Tenn. — Organizers are once again preparing to help local students start the school year with the supplies they need through the annual ‘Give A Kid A Chance’ community event in Sequatchie County. The event, organized by the Sequatchie County Health Council, will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. until …
The following arrests have been reported by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department as of 6/15/2026. DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on Sequatchie Valley Now or svalleynow.com are not an indication of guilt or evidence that an …
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 …
