Dunlap News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Dunlap and Sequatchie County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
Last week, Sequachee Valley Electric’s President/CEO Mike Partin was elected Vice President of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Board of Directors. NRECA is a leader in the national energy discussion. As an officer on the NRECA board, he will be able to help influence the policymaking and decisions that affect day-to-day work and …
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) have announced that 104 Tennessee rescue squads will receive grants totaling $3 million in 2024 through the Rescue Squad Grant Program. Beersheba Springs Rescue Squad in Grundy County, Bledsoe County Rescue Squad, Sequatchie County Rescue Squad, Jasper Fire Department, …
Tuesday and Wednesday, March 12 & 13, 2024, Daus Mountain Road will be closed to thru traffic. Two tiles will be replaced beginning on Tuesday at 8:00 am. The road will reopen at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The third tile will be replaced on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, beginning at 8:00 am. …
Holiday employment that ended at the start of the new year is one of the leading factors that caused an increase in county unemployment rates across Tennessee in January 2024. While statewide unemployment numbers are adjusted to consider the impacts of seasonal labor, county unemployment rates are not adjusted. Ninety-three of Tennessee’s 95 counties experienced …
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter have announced the 50 recipients receiving funding through the Infrastructure Planning Grant (IPG) program. The $10.7 million in funding is part of the Rural Economic Opportunity Act and will assist communities and utility districts across Tennessee with long-term planning for …
The roadway paving on Hwy 127 / Rankin Avenue in Dunlap that was scheduled for Thursday, March 7, has been postponed due to the availability of the specific asphalt mix required. Some paving will be done in the parking lot area on Thursday; however, no paving will be done in the traffic lanes. Both north …
Weather permitting, roadway repairs (paving) on Hwy 127 / Rankin Avenue near the Coops Creek Bridge in Dunlap will begin at 8:15 AM on Thursday, March 7. Traffic will be limited to one lane, and flaggers will be present. Paving is expected to be completed by 12:15 PM. Motorists who would prefer to avoid the …
On March 1, 2024, the Dunlap Police Department, Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, and Tennessee Highway Patrol held their School Bus Blitz event. Officers were placed on random Sequatchie County school buses during regular bus routes to observe driver violations while other officers followed, issuing citations. Several citations were issued during this event. TCA 55-8-151 states …
AT&T has apologized for last Thursday’s network outage. They say they recognize the frustration this outage has caused and know they let many customers down. AT&T said it will provide a $5 credit to customers who were “potentially impacted” by Thursday’s widespread network outage. Individuals and some small businesses impacted by the outage qualify for the …
The Dunlap Police Department and the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office have received numerous complaints about drivers not stopping for school bus stop signs. IT’S NOT JUST A STOP SIGN, IT’S A CHILD’S LIFE! Due to the overwhelming number of complaints, the police department and the sheriff’s office will conduct another “School Bus Blitz” soon. The …
