Sequatchie County News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Dunlap and Sequatchie County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
On Wednesday morning, a wanted subject, Omar Veracruz was arrested by the Dunlap Police following a traffic stop. Assisting with the arrest were agents with the 12th Judicial District Attorneys Office and the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force. Veracruz was safely taken into custody after eluding law enforcement on two prior arrest attempts. Veracruz is …
The Sequatchie County Fair is underway this week, bringing several days of carnival rides, live entertainment, exhibits, animals, games and special events to the Sequatchie County Fairgrounds in Dunlap. The fair, which dates back to 1938, is being held at the fairgrounds at 103 Heard Street. Activities began Tuesday and continue through Saturday, August 15. …
 Sequatchie County Schools were closed Tuesday, August 11, after a power outage affected the district. School officials said shortly before 7 a.m. Tuesday that a power pole was down on school grounds, resulting in the outage. The district said it had been in contact with Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative, which was working to restore power. …
Marion County Mayor Travis Layne REP 35.18% >David Jackson DEM 35.73% Timothy H Brooks IND 1.83% Daniel Carter IND 23.60% Patrick Childs IND 2.94% Ben Shankles IN 0.72% Co Commission D1, Seat A >Joyce (Tuttie) Acuff Burkhalter REP 65.19% Matt Stone IND 34.81% Co Commission D1, Seat B >Terry Smith REP 49.53% Mark …
Small Town America Festival will take place in Dunlap October 2 through the 4th. Enjoy live music, unique vendors, food trucks, & so much more! The event will take place at Harris Park in Dunlap, TN. Music award winning group Exile will headline the entertainment along with Cody McCarver and more. The cost for an …
The following arrests have been reported by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department as of 8/5/2026. 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 …
Early voting turned out great numbers in the Sequatchie Valley and surrounding counties with all totals larger than in 2022. Election locations are expected to be busy on Election Day this Thursday. The poles are open for county general elections and state primaries. Registered voters can find polling locations and hours, view sample ballots and check …
Sequatchie Valley Now learned Tuesday afternoon about the passing of Judge John Harvey “Cam” Cameron Jr., Circuit Court Judge for Tennessee’s 12th Judicial District, who died on August 3, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family at home. 12th Judicial District covers Bledsoe, Franklin, Grundy, Marion, Rhea, …
Early voting in Tennessee wrapped up on Saturday, Aug. 1. Registered voters that did not cast their ballot during Early Voting have one more chance, Election Day is Thursday, Aug. 6. Registered voters can find polling locations and hours, view sample ballots and check their voter registration status by downloading the free GoVoteTN app or …
The following arrests have been reported by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department as of 7/29/2026. 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 …
