Dunlap News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Dunlap and Sequatchie County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
DUNLAP, Tenn. — One of Sequatchie County’s longest-running music traditions is preparing to mark a major milestone this summer as the Historic Coke Ovens Bluegrass Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Historic Coke Ovens Park and Museum in Dunlap. Hosted by the Sequatchie Valley Historical Association, the annual festival …
Emergency crews responded to a wooded area in Sequatchie County after a person was injured when a tree fell, prompting a rescue operation to bring the victim to safety. According to officials, first responders were called to the scene after reports that an individual had been struck or trapped by a fallen tree in a …
Families in the are encouraged to apply now for enrollment in the Sequatchie Valley Head Start program for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. The program, which has served local children and families for more than 30 years, is currently accepting applications from qualifying families throughout the region. Head Start provides early childhood education and school …
Two people suffered serious injuries Tuesday afternoon following a crash on Highway 111 near Dunlap that temporarily caused delays on the highway as emergency crews responded to the scene. According to reports, the crash occurred on Highway 111 at Holland Drive — near the Save-A-Lot grocery store — and involved two vehicles. Emergency responders from …
DUNLAP, Tenn. — Families in Sequatchie County will have access to free food bags this summer through a partnership with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and Sequatchie County Middle School. According to information released by organizers, Sequatchie County Middle School will serve as a pickup site for the Summer Sun Food and Fun program, which …
Drivers across the local area are getting some relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to move lower heading into the busy summer travel season. According to fuel price tracking service GasBuddy, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Chattanooga has fallen 34.2 cents per gallon over the past week, bringing the local …
Tennessee utility customers now have additional protections as a new state law aimed at addressing the growing impact of large-scale data centers officially takes effect. The legislation comes as Tennessee continues to see significant growth in data center development driven by artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and other technology-related industries. Lawmakers say the goal is to …
A two-vehicle crash in Dunlap on Saturday morning resulted in one person being extricated from a vehicle, though injuries appeared to be minor, according to the Dunlap Fire Department. The crash occurred around 10:40 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 8/111 and Tram Trail Street. Emergency responders were dispatched to reports of a motor vehicle …
The assault case against a former Sequatchie County elementary school teacher accused of physically assaulting a special needs student has been dismissed following action by the Sequatchie County Grand Jury. Former Griffith Elementary School teacher Holly Condra was arrested in August 2025 after an investigation by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities alleged that Condra …
The Tennessee Department of Health has released its latest round of food service and lodging inspection scores for restaurants, mobile food units, hotels, daycare kitchens, and other establishments across Marion and Sequatchie counties –this report ending May 29, 2026. Good news for diners, the lowest score in Marion County was a 92 and 93 in …
