Dunlap News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Dunlap and Sequatchie County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
A Red Bank police officer is off the job after being arrested in Sequatchie County last week on a domestic‑assault charge. The department says Officer Daniel White was booked Friday night on a simple‑assault charge involving domestic intimidation. White is now on paid administrative leave while investigators in both jurisdictions look into the case. Red …
Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched for a mutual aid fire with Lewis Chapel VFD on Saturday. The call came in as a vehicle fire at a residence. Two vehicles were sitting very close to each other, and both were destroyed. The residents were not at home at the time of the blaze. Both Dunlap and …
The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office reports that it has identified individuals who may have been involved in the theft of fiber-optic cable on Old Henson Gap Road. The agency thanked the community for its continued support and cooperation, noting that information provided by residents helps authorities hold those responsible accountable. The individuals’ names have not …
South Pittsburg 62, Franklin County 14: Class 1A’s Pirates were dominant throughout the first half, with the reigning state champions rolling up 438 yards by halftime against the Class 5A Rebels. South Pittsburg senior quarterback Knox Israel was 10-of-14 passing for 255 yards and six touchdowns, including three to University of Tennessee commit Dayon Cooper. …
On February 12, 2026, the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the theft of approximately 400 feet of Fiber Optic cable from the 4000 block of Old Henson Gap Road. Investigators at the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals believed to be involved in the theft. …
At 12:35pm on Sunday, Cagle Volunteer Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident on Highway 111 southbound involving one vehicle with airbag deployment. Firemen worked alongside the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office and Puckett EMS TN / NORTH GA on scene. Traffic returned to normal and the crew returned to the station around 1:30pm.
GRUNDY COUNTY SR-2 (US-41) Utility Work both directions from LM 5.29 to LM 5.69: Flagger‑assisted lane closures on SR‑02 (US‑41 Hwy) between Bells Cove and West Main St. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, arrow boards/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present now through 11/17/2026 from 9 am – 2 …
On Sunday, around 7pm, the Dunlap Police Department received a call that a pedestrian had been stuck near the area of Ranken Ave. in Dunlap. Officers arrived on the scene and found the victim, Evan D. Abston with injuries. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Peyton R. Harris. Officers investigated the accident and …
On Thursday morning, Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a garage/storage building on fire on Hickory Street. Dunlap Police arrived first and reported a fully involved storage building with vehicles parked near the building. Firemen arrived and began fire suppression, but the building and contents were destroyed. There was also fire and …
Marion County 23, Sequatchie County 15: The Warriors defense controlled the first half and made a crucial late stop as the Marion County defeated Sequatchie County. Warriors quarterback Zaiden Humphrey rushed for two touchdowns and finished with 113 yards on 13 carries. Sequatchie County quarterback Austin Minton threw a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. …
