DUNLAP, Tenn. — The Sequatchie County Cancer Support Network is bringing a touch of country comedy and entertainment back to the stage this summer with its presentation of “Hee Haw” at the Sequatchie County High School Auditorium. The community fundraiser is scheduled for July 9, 10, and 11, 2026, with entertainment beginning each evening at …
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Gas Prices Continue Falling Across Tennessee Valley; Local Drivers Finding Prices as Low as $3.42 Per Gallon
Drivers across the Tennessee Valley are seeing some welcome relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to decline. According to GasBuddy.com, the average price of regular gasoline in the Chattanooga area has fallen by 26.1 cents per gallon over the past week, with the metro average now sitting at approximately $3.67 per gallon with …
UPDATE: Tennessee Highway Patrol Identifies Victim in Fatal Highway 111 Crash
Updating a story we brought you earlier, the Tennessee Highway Patrol has now released additional information regarding the fatal crash that closed Highway 111 on Cagle Mountain Monday morning following notification. of family. According to THP, the crash occurred around 10 a.m. on June 8. Investigators say 19-year-old James W. Coulson Jr. was driving a …
Highway 111 Closed Monday Following Multi-Vehicle Crash; Separate Rollover Reported on Fredonia Mountain
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. — Emergency crews responded to two separate traffic incidents Monday morning on area mountain roadways, causing significant traffic disruptions on both Cagle Mountain and Fredonia Mountain. The first crash occurred on Highway 111 between Dunlap and Cagle, prompting authorities to close the roadway in both directions. According to the Dunlap Fire Department, …
Sequatchie County Schools Announces Leadership Changes in Band Program and Alternative School
DUNLAP, Tenn. — Sequatchie County Schools has announced several personnel changes ahead of the 2026-27 school year, including new leadership for the district’s band program and a new principal for the Alternative School. The district recently named Dr. Timothy L. “Tim” Ellison as the new Director of Bands for Sequatchie County Schools. Ellison brings two …
Person Injured After Tree Falls in Sequatchie County, Prompting Rescue Response
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 …
Sequatchie Valley Head Start Now Accepting Applications for 2026-2027 School Year
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 Injured in Highway 111 Crash Near Dunlap, One Airlifted to Hospital
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 …
Sequatchie County Middle School to Host Summer Food Bag Pickups for Families
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 …
Tennessee Drivers to Face New Registration Requirements Beginning in 2027
Tennessee motorists applying for an initial vehicle registration will soon face new documentation requirements under legislation approved by the Tennessee General Assembly. According to a notice issued by the Tennessee Department of Revenue, Public Chapter 954, passed in 2026, will require applicants seeking an initial registration for a motor vehicle that requires a license plate …



