On Monday afternoon, the Dunlap Police Department and the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Sequatchie County Schools, conducted their first Bus Blitz this school year. They were looking for vehicles that did not stop for school buses loading and unloading children. A Dunlap Police officer also rode one of the buses, watching …
Volunteer fire departments in the region are seeking assistance following reports of significant staffing shortages. These shortages primarily impact squads in rural areas such as Bledsoe, Marion, and Sequatchie counties. On Tuesday, volunteer fire departments and rescue squads in Hamilton, Monroe, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea, Bledsoe, Sequatchie, and Marion counties were awarded over $1 million …
The World’s Longest Yard Sale takes place Thursday-Sunday, along Hwy 127. Many people will set up tents and nabbing spaces for the 2025 edition, looking for bargains. Stretching from Addison, MI, southward to Gadsden, AL, the 690-mile route reaches Fort Payne, AL, to Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, Dunlap, Pikeville, Crossville, and other communities in Tennessee. …
At 9:32 PM Saturday, August 2, 2025, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to Cedar Lane off Old Union Road for a vehicle fire. The vehicle was a 1980 Corvette being driven when the fire started in the engine compartment and then spread to the passenger compartment. There were no injuries to the occupants in the …
Starting August 5, you must dial all 10 digits in the 423-area code for your call to go through. This includes Hamilton, Marion, Sequatchie, Bledsoe, Rhea, Meigs, Bradley, McMinn, Monroe, and Polk counties in East Tennessee. Those who live in a different area code and have to call a 423 number will need to dial …
The World’s Longest Yard Sale takes place this year Thursday-Sunday, August 7-10, along Hwy 127. Many people will set up tents and nabbing spaces for the 2025 edition, looking for bargains. Stretching from Addison, MI, southward to Gadsden, AL, the 690-mile route reaches Fort Payne, AL, to Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, Dunlap, Pikeville, Crossville, and …
As part of its ongoing commitment to the safety and well-being of the residents, partners, and community, NHC Healthcare Sequatchie has announced an active shooter drill scheduled for August 5, 2025, beginning at approximately 9:30 AM. NHC Healthcare Sequatchie understands that drills of this nature can be distressing for residents and their families. They want …
MobileMOC is a free mobile health clinic run by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The Free Mobile Health Care for Seniors is coming to your county. Upcoming MobileMOC Visits: Bledsoe County Bledsoe County Senior Citizens Center (148 Frazier Street, Pikeville, TN 37367) 9:00AM- 1:00PM CT **1st Thursday of the month** Grundy County May Justus …
The Sequatchie Co. Sheriff’s Office K-9 “Gator” conducted a search of the Lewis Chapel Community Center while getting some valuable and required training. Sheriff Bill Phillips said Gator has been a tremendous asset to the agency in helping to fight the current drug epidemic and having the service available when tracking is needed. He also …
Just before 7 PM Friday, July 25, 2025, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to assist with a 2-vehicle head-on collision on Hwy 127 at the intersection with Sprouse Ridge and Old Union roads. The occupants were out of the vehicles before Engine 3 and Rescue 1’s arrival, so firefighters assisted with traffic on Hwy …
