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Tag: Sequatchie County News

Dunlap Woman Missing Since 2018

On June 13, 2018, Tiffany Holbert went missing from Dunlap, Tennessee. Her daughter last saw her at around 6 p.m. when she left their home for her daily evening walk. Tiffany hasn’t been seen or heard from since. She was last seen heading towards Highway 127 in Dunlap. Security footage shows Tiffany getting into a …

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Election Time in Tennessee

Thursday is Election Day for State and Federal Primaries and County and City Elections. A driver’s license or photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, the Tennessee state government, or the federal government can be used even if it has expired. All registered voters can find hours and polling locations, view sample …

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World’s Longest Yard Sale begins Thursday

The World’s Longest Yard Sale takes place Thursday-Sunday along Hwy 127. Many people are set up in tents and nabbing spaces for the 2024 edition, looking for bargains. Stretching from Addison, MI, southward to Gadsden, AL, the 690-mile route reaches Fort Payne, AL, to Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, Dunlap, Pikeville, Crossville, and other communities in …

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Scam Warning for EBT Card Users

Did someone call asking for your EBT card number or PIN? Be careful; some thieves may pretend to be TDHS to gain customer information, but the Tennessee Department of Human Services WILL NOT ask for your card number or PIN during a call. If you are unsure if an unplanned call, text, or communication is …

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Apply For TDOC’s Citizens’ Correctional Academy

The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) has begun accepting applications for the fall 2024 Citizens’ Correctional Academy. The six-week program is designed to give Tennesseans an in-depth look at the state’s largest law enforcement agency. Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from September 12, 2024, through October 17, 2024, at various TDOC locations around …

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No Cost Breakfast and Lunch for Sequatchie County Students

Students attending Sequatchie County schools will be offered breakfast and lunch at no additional cost to families during the 2024-25 school year. This was made possible because Sequatchie County schools are designated as Community Eligibility Provision. They encourage families to take advantage of the program while the system remains qualified. This program is determined on …

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World of Bluegrass is Coming to Chattanooga

Chattanooga Tourism announced Monday that the city will host IBMA’s World of Bluegrass from 2025-2027, starting with the inaugural event on Sept. 16-20, 2025. Tennessee’s Special Event Fund makes this incredible opportunity possible. Established in 2022, the Special Event Fund was designed to attract large-scale events to Tennessee, generating substantial economic benefits. Chattanooga is proud …

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Road Construction Update July 29

BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-285 resurfacing from the Van Buren County Line (0.0) to SR-101 (3.2): The contractor will be working on SR-285 from the Van Buren County Line (LM 0.00) to SR-101 (LM 3.15) to resurface and install safety devices. This work will require single lane closures controlled by flaggers. Please use caution when driving through the …

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Two Great Programs at the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Bill Phillips and the men and women of the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office are excited to announce the Kick-Off of their 2nd Opp Program being implemented at the jail. The event will be held at the Sequatchie County Justice Center on August 6, 2024, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Community members interested in learning more …

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Tennessee County Unemployment Rates Rise

According to new data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD), annual seasonal changes in employment, such as school breaks, caused Tennessee’s county unemployment numbers to increase in June. Unlike the statewide unemployment rate, which is at an all-time low in Tennessee, county unemployment rates are not adjusted to account for seasonal …

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