Dunlap News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Dunlap and Sequatchie County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
July is quickly reaching it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents and students know the days and dates, sometimes we do need a little reminder…and with that, here’s the school calendars for our area public schools (and others, as provided). We have also linked to a downloadable PDF — just …
A FREE Back-to-School Event will be held on Sunday, July 26, from 1:00–5:00 PM CST at the Dunlap Chamber of Commerce. Families can receive free haircuts, food, school supplies, and clothing while supplies last. Please share this opportunity with anyone who could benefit. They hope it’s a blessing to many local families as they prepare …
Tennessee is rolling out a special “I Voted” sticker to mark America’s 250th birthday. Secretary of State Tre Hargett announced the commemorative sticker will be handed out at polling locations during upcoming elections. Early voting is now open to voters through Saturday, Aug. 1. Election Day is Thursday, Aug. 6. Registered voters can find polling …
The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has announced the 2025-26 TCAP testing results for schools throughout the state. District-level TCAP assessment results provide a glimpse into each Tennessee school. During the 2025-26 school year, students took TCAP assessments in Englis, Math and Social studies. Below you can see our area counties: Marion County: English language …
MARION COUNTY I-24 Utility Work both directions from MM 166.6 to MM 160.0:Â Law Enforcement assisted rolling roadblock between TVA Road and Slygo Rd. Eastbound LM 160.0 nearest EXIT 161 and Westbound LM 166.6 nearest EXIT 167. Message boards, signage and law enforcement vehicles will be present. Motorists should be aware of personnel and equipment, reduce …
The following arrests have been reported by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department as of 7/14/2026. 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 …
At 7:33 Friday night, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched after receiving a report of a single vehicle accident on Russell Street near the Mexican restaurant. Dunlap Police had arrived on the scene and confirmed an accident with entrapment. The vehicle went off the roadway and hit a tree on the right front with the …
Oil prices surged more than 6% after U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is “over,” though he will allow talks to continue. Trump made the comments following U.S. strikes on Iran in reaction to their attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of Brent crude oil jumped 6.3% to$78.80 a …
The following arrests have been reported by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department as of 7/6/2026. 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 …
Oil prices are reverting to levels observed prior to the Iran conflict as OPEC+ has agreed to increase production. According to Fox Business, weekend reports indicate a downward trend in prices, with OPEC+ planning to raise output targets by 188,000 barrels per day beginning next month. T This development follows the reopening of the Strait …
