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Sequatchie Area Beauty & Heritage......................... 2 the land brings life and hope
Community Close-Ups.............................................. 3 Meet Our Neighbors
Chamber Report........................................................ 4
Sequatchie Valley Success Stories
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Amanda White Laura Wilcoxen Jay Nehrkorn Christina Reese Kacey Wolters carson camp Joe Goetting Kelly Friederich Aimee Garcia Wheatley JOSH CHANDLER DIANA VAUGHN
business development director of business development director of outside sales vp chief marketing officer vp chief sales officer regional director of publications business development manager marketing specialist marketing consultant customer service director customer service representative
A History of Teamwork
Biz Briefs.................................................................... 5
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George Prudhomme debbie moss Joe Jaggie Tom Hoyt Diana Vaughn Bonnie Ebers Shawna Williams Gary Rogers kathy Risley Bobbi Smith
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Mary kopshever Amy SchwartzkoPf Carol Smith JOSh Mueller
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Health......................................................................... 6 A Community That Cares
Report Card................................................................ 7
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High Standards in Education
information technology
publishing systems specialist
chairman and founder chief financial officer
We the People............................................................ 9 Faces and Voices of the Sequatchie Valley
christopher miller
executive leadership
Craig Williams Rhonda Harsy
Area Parks & Recreation........................................ 12 The Best Views of the Beautiful Sequatchie Valley
Calendar of Events................................................... 15 Come Out and Play!
Our Sponsors........................................................... 16
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Sequatchie Area Beauty & Heritage the land brings life and hope By David Ballard
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he lush, ambling Sequatchie Valley stretches 125 miles into the distance, offering breathtaking vistas in the fall of a myriad of colorful leaves; foggy mornings when you can look down from rising roads at low-lying clouds, evoking a feeling of traversing the sky; and long walks where you can inhale the cool, sweet air in the shade of trees that umbrella the landscape. Henry Camp, a local historian, says the name for Sequatchie County comes from the Cherokee chief Sequachee, meaning “opossum, he grins or runs.” The Valley is shaped like a soft smile, as if the chief were grinning down on his namesake even today. It was created from stratified rock that was pushed upward from either side of the Valley. Erosion formed the steeps that sweep upward to either side of the plateau.
Native American Heritage The culture of the Cherokee, or “principal people,” thrived for thousands of years in the southeastern United States before Europeans arrived in the 1500s. When European settlers arrived, the Cherokee assisted them with food and supplies. The lands of Sequatchie were ceded to the United States government through a series of treaties beginning in 1805. Central to the Native American heritage in Sequatchie County is the history of the “Trail of Tears.” The Cherokee Trail of Tears resulted from enforcement of the Treaty of New Echota, an 1835 agreement signed by 20 unelected Cherokee that exchanged Native American land in the East for lands west of the Mississippi River — a treaty that was never accepted by elected tribal leadership or a majority of the Cherokee people. According to Native American historian Gilbert Hall, three Cherokee chiefs went to the U.S. government to make a treaty to get rid of the “mixed blood” Native Americans so that they could regain their property and possessions. However, the three were killed less than a 2 Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce
“It brought in new people, and above all, new jobs and a different lifestyle.” month after the Trail of Tears started, and the U.S. government dashed any Native American hopes of regaining the ceded land as it forced the remainder of the Cherokees westward. In November 1838, approximately 1,000 Cherokee on their way to Oklahoma camped at the edge of what is now Coke Ovens Park. Today, the park is one of the most pristine sites on the Trail of Tears; you can still see the preserved wagon ruts and wade in Coops Creek. The Sequatchie Valley Historical Association is currently working with the National Park Service to preserve this section of the trail.
King Coal Camp says that coal, the black gold of the Cumberland, was the greatest instigator of change in the early history of the region. “It brought in new people, and above all, new jobs and a different lifestyle.” The first mine opened in 1899, and in 1905, the Chattanooga Iron and Coal Corporation began operations. By 1920, during the coal boom, there were two towns of Dunlap: the town of Dunlap proper and the corporation’s town, with its own housing, doctor, general store, and money. At one time, the corporation owned 16,000 acres and employed 350 men working in several mines and at 268 beehive coke ovens. However, an early 1920s depression in the coal industry brought an end to Dunlap mining operations.
Land as Life Camp says for many, the Sequatchie County land represented life and hope, providing trees to build homes and barns and fuel for fire. It also provided spots for cotton, tobacco, sorghum, and various vegetables and enabled farmers to raise livestock. Corn was and still is one of the most important crops. Even today, the land brings life and hope to homesteads like Gray Farms. Bill Gray, a third-generation farmer, now retired from Gray Farms, says his family has lived on the land for over 150 years. With a lilt in his voice, Bill says if he has his way, his grandson will be the fifth.
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Community Close-Ups Meet Our Neighbors By Laura Wilcoxen
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he Sequatchie Valley’s three counties — Bledsoe, Marion, and Sequatchie — comprise a region blessed with unparalleled beauty and witness to some of America’s earliest history.
Bledsoe County
Marion County Jasper • South Pittsburg • Whitwell population
Marion County.................................................... 28,068 Jasper.................................................................... 3,122 South Pittsburg.................................................... 3,140 Whitwell................................................................ 1,603
Pikeville population
Bledsoe County.................................................. 12,967 Pikeville................................................................. 1,896
Created by the Tennessee State Legislature in 1807, Bledsoe County was named for Revolutionary War hero Anthony Bledsoe, who came to the region from Virginia in the late 1700s. A treaty with Native Americans, as well as a series of land-grant laws from the state legislature, opened the beautiful Sequatchie Valley to rapid settlement. Pikeville, Bledsoe’s seat, was incorporated in 1830. Today, rural Bledsoe County, while small, still packs a power punch for business and industry. Close to three interstates (I-40, I-75, and I-24) and located in a geographic triangle created by Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga, Bledsoe County is an ideal base of operations for shipping, as it is within eight hours of two-thirds of the nation’s major industrial markets. A fully developed industrial park stands ready, and the region is a full part of the wide wired world, with Internet and DSL. The county’s proud past is still on display here. Pikeville is famed for its gorgeous Main Street Historic District, showcasing dozens of traditional Southern homes, beautifully restored and maintained. With a rich agricultural history, Bledsoe County has been named the “Pumpkin Capital of Tennessee” by the state.
number of businesses opening in the county over the past few years. Those who live here are justly proud of their community. “Living in Marion County is a pleasure because of the many outdoor activities available, including the Mullins Cove climbing wall, Prentice Cooper State Park, and Nick A Jack Lake,” said resident Linda Hooper. “It is also a place where people value each other and work toward creating modern, caring communities.” Public parks, arts facilities, excellent educational choices, and a rich culture — including a burgeoning winemaking industry — round out the Marion County picture, making it a great place for new families and new businesses alike.
Sequatchie County Dunlap
The Valley’s southernmost county was created in 1817 when the Tennessee General Assembly divided Bledsoe County. Named for Francis Marion, the Revolutionary War’s legendary “Swamp Fox,” Marion County’s historical tales stretch as far back as 1540, when explorer Hernando de Soto is said to have passed through the region. Of longest heritage in the region of Marion County were the Cherokee people, who established the towns of Nickajack, Running Water, and Shellmound, among others, along the Tennessee River. Rich in natural resources, Marion County drew industries in need of coal, limestone, and iron. The towns of Whitwell, Victoria, and South Pittsburg were born in the 1870s when the Old English Company came to the region, looking to establish a Southern industrial center. Coke processing, foundries, pipe companies, tool works, brickyards, textile mills, and factories arrived in the region toward the end of the 19th century. The county made more history in 1910, when the Hales Bar Dam became the nation’s first hydroelectric power plant. Industry still continues to play a major role in this “Gateway to the Sequatchie Valley.” Local leaders support and promote economic growth, and the county’s communities are not only growing through new neighborhoods, but are revitalizing their historic downtowns. And these aren’t just sleepy rural communities: South Pittsburg is one of the first cities in the country to offer citywide free Wi-Fi. Such innovation has led to amazing growth in the
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Sequatchie County............................................ 13,915 Dunlap.................................................................... 5,412
Centered in the valley that shares its name, Sequatchie County was formed in 1857 from parts of Hamilton, Bledsoe, and Marion counties. The seat and only incorporated area in the county, Dunlap was named in 1858 for William Dunlap, who had supported the creation of Sequatchie County in the Tennessee State Legislature. The community is home to a site with some important remnants of one of the most significant eras in the Valley’s history: Coke Ovens Park. Listed on the National Historic Register, Coke Ovens Park preserves the beehive ovens that turned coal from the mine on Fredonia Mountain into coke for use in the iron and steel foundries of Chattanooga. The park hosts both the summer Bluegrass Festival and the Dunlap Coke Ovens Fall Festival. The county offers plenty to do for tourists or for locals looking for a great “staycation.” Take in breathtaking aerial views while hang gliding the Valley from atop Henson Gap. Enjoy beautiful scenery as you leisurely canoe the Sequatchie River, offering fishing, swimming, and great waterside picnic sites. Take in a round of golf or stop by for family fun and unmatched Southern hospitality at one of Dunlap’s many annual festivals and events. This jewel of the Valley is waiting to welcome both visitors and new neighbors. www.sequatchie.com 3
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Chamber Report A History of Teamwork By Howard W. Hatcher
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n 1997, County Executive Bill Harmon, Dunlap Mayor George Wagner, and several businessmen in the city and county decided to organize a chamber of commerce. From the beginning, the new Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce enjoyed the support of local business and the community. Citizens Tri County Bank, which owned the old Tom Mosley Service Station, agreed to lease the property to the Chamber. The bank received no compensation other than the waiver of real estate taxes during the period. The county, city, and local citizens agreed to pay for renovating the building, which was completed and dedicated in 1999. There was no debt toward the building when it was completed, so the Chamber had no mortgage or rent payments to make. To raise funds before a staff was hired, the board of directors decided to sell charter memberships at double the usual annual membership dues. Once again, the community answered the call: 27 charters were sold, raising approximately $32,000. Lorene Williams became the first member of the staff on April 1, 1999 and remains the Chamber’s secretary. I was hired as executive director on July 1, 1999. As retirees, both Lorene and I were able to work part time, within the Chamber budget.
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Winston Pickett and Lorene Willliams, current Chamber of Commerce staff
Membership grew at a steady pace, peaking at about 270 during the 10 years I was with the Chamber. Board meetings were held once a month, and membership meetings every three months. In the spirit of the strong community support the Chamber had received since it began, all meals for the meetings were paid for by local businesses, with daytime meetings averaging 100 attendees and evening meetings 140. The Chamber has been involved in many projects through the years, and many good things have been accomplished — all of them due to the community working together. Once each month the city mayor, the county executive, and I would come together and discuss projects that we could work on together. There were several different county executives during my tenure, but all have been highly supportive of the Chamber. One of our most important projects was the new industrial park in north Dunlap. The Sequachee Electric Co-op deserves a lot of credit for making this possible, as they
purchased the land, while the city, county, state, and federal governments funded development. The Chamber was designated as the contact point for prospects. Fittingly, the Electric Co-op was the first tenant, moving their offices to the area in 1999. Nashanol, SETHRA, Seymour Tubing, The Cooperative Call Center, and Hoosier Tool and Die followed. Unfortunately, Seymour Tubing discontinued their Dunlap operations in 2009. The Chamber was also given the responsibility of coordinating the Tennessee Three Star Program, including the adult leadership classes. Nine of these classes have now graduated, with an average number of 15 students per class. Each year the class made one overnight trip to Nashville to see state government in action. Working with these students was among my most enjoyable experiences. Another major team project the Chamber joined in was the improvement of Dunlap’s downtown. The Chamber sold more than 400 bricks, using the money to match a grant from Rural Development that enabled the city to install new street lights. More than 20 downtown property owners upgraded their properties. The Chamber has always recognized our public schools as our most important asset, not only as our children’s educators, but also as our county’s largest employer. A school board member always serves on the Chamber board, and Superintendent Johnny Cordell has twice served as Chamber president. I was proud to speak at the schools on several occasions. Non-partisan, the Chamber respects all of our elected officials. We have sponsored public meetings with two U.S. senators and our congressman. Knowing our elected officials, and helping them to know our community, is vitally important. The Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce is proud to represent all of our citizens, our businesses, and their employees. We have tried to work together for the good of all.
The Chamber has always recognized our public schools as our most important asset.
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Biz Briefs Sequatchie Valley Success Stories By David Ballard & Laura Wilcoxen
C&D Technologies
423-949-4135 :: www.cdtechno.com
C&D Technologies gets a charge out of serving the community. The company, established in 1906, is best known as a leading industrial battery manufacturer. However, C&D’s Dunlap facility serves a different role, building the electronics necessary to charge and maintain the batteries produced at other locations. The Dunlap operation also serves as the headquarters for the company’s Integrated Power Systems Division, which provides C&D customers with engineered solutions for their DC power needs. According to Mel Pyles, operations manager of the Dunlap facility, this location was first established in 1967 and currently has a total of 58 employees. Because of the highly technical nature of their products, the team includes a staff of 11 engineers who continuously provide new designs to support customer needs. “At this facility we design, build, and support a full line of battery chargers and DC power systems,” Pyles says. “These products are used primarily in the utility and telecommunications industries and are in use at major installations throughout North America.” Pyles says C&D supports staff in a meaningful way. “Since our inception in Dunlap in 1967, we have striven to make our company a great place to work. We value our employees’ contributions to our ongoing success and provide benefits and compensation that reward their hard work. And we value the community where we live and work and look forward to taking part in the continued growth of Dunlap.”
Citizens Tri-County Bank
423-949-2173 :: www.ctcbonline.com
Citizens Tri-County Bank was organized and chartered in 1972 by six local residents with $500,000 in capital. Originally known as Citizens Bank, the facility began operations in a trailer in downtown Dunlap. A new building was opened in May 1973. By 1980,
the bank had reached $7 million in assets. By 1984, when Citizens Bank purchased the failed Bledsoe County Bank, assets had reached $10 million, and the bank officially changed its name to Citizens Bank of Dunlap and Pikeville. When the bank purchased three Nations Bank locations in Grundy County in 1992, the name was changed again to Citizens Tri-County Bank.
“My father worked a lot, sometimes late at night and into the weekend. He was very much in demand and was good at what he did.” At the start of the new millennium, Citizens Tri-County branched into Hamilton County, finishing 2000 with assets totaling $202 million. Since then the bank has not only continued to add branches in the region, but has also been active in community development, opening The Depot Office Centre in 2002. Today, Citizens Tri-County Bank, with $500 million in assets, has operations in seven counties, with 16 full-services offices, five drive-through branches, and 23 ATMs. The bank employs a staff of 222 and provides a full line of services, from ACH origination to loans to real-time Internet banking. The staff and board take pride in their slogan: “The Only Community Bank You’ll Ever Need.”
Mountain Valley Bank
423-949-2146 :: www.mtnvalleybankonline.com
FDIC upon its formulation in 1933. In 1969, a new office at Rankin Avenue South was completed; this facility served the bank for the next 31 years. In January 2000, Sequatchie County Bank moved into its present facility at 17114 Rankin Avenue, and on January 1, 2001, changed its name to Mountain Valley Bank. The name change reflected plans to branch into surrounding areas. Mountain Valley Bank currently has locations in Dunlap and Monteagle. New technology has brought new services, with 24/7 account access available through the bank’s website. Over the years, many things have changed, but one thing has stayed the same: Mountain Valley’s commitment to customers. Former Mountain Valley President Wendell Spicer notes, “We’re still an independent, home-owned bank, and we look forward to serving our customers for another century and beyond.”
Law Offices of Stephen T. Greer 423-658-1126 :: www.stephentgreer.com
The law offices of Stephen T. Greer embody family heritage, having passed down the legal profession through three generations. A tradition of hard work has also passed to each generation. Steve Greer tells the story of his early memories of his father, retired Circuit Court Judge Thomas Greer. “My father worked a lot, sometimes late at night and into the weekend. He was very much in demand and was good at what he did.” Also born with a penchant for hard work, Steve’s daughter Elizabeth Greer Adams joined the firm in the fall of 2003, rounding out the third generation of Greer attorneys. The Greer family has also held fast to the bedrock of sound character, giving much to the law community and those whom the family has represented. With the Greer family, seemingly, character, hard work, and integrity have been passed down through the generations. It’s the best way to explain their success.
Chartered in 1905 as a home-owned, independent bank, Mountain Valley Bank — known then as Sequatchie County Bank — opened for business in a corner of the Moore Hotel, near the center of town. As Dunlap grew, so did Sequatchie Valley Bank, constructing a two-story modern bank building at the corner of Rankin Avenue and Cherry Street in 1909. The bank joined the www.sequatchie.com 5
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Health
North Valley Medical Plaza 423-949-5100
A Community That Cares By David Ballard
Staffed by fully licensed and accredited physician assistants and nurse practitioners under the supervision and direction of local physicians, North Valley Medical Plaza is an urgent care facility that treats unexpected non-emergent illnesses and/or injuries. The staff of North Valley Medical Plaza enjoy being involved in the Sequatchie County community. At different times each year, North Valley provides free or low-cost sports physicals to local high school athletes, flu vaccinations, and other screenings at local health fairs, as well as other activities.
Shepherd Family Practice: From House Calls to Hospital Care
NHC - Dunlap
423-949-4651 :: www.nhccare.com
“The autumn years in life are some of the finest: we should care for them with compassion,” says Tony Raffa, the new administrator at National Healthcare Corporation’s Dunlap facility. NHC - Dunlap is the only long-term care facility in the Sequatchie Valley area and provides skilled nursing as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapies. The state of Tennessee grades the Dunlap facility as one of the highest star-rated facilities in the TriCounty area. Among its resources, NHC - Dunlap offers an Alzheimer’s support group; Hospice; a partnership with local churches, which also provide support; and proximity to local ERs and hospitals. The facility ensures the safety of residents by providing a secured unit for wandering patients.
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According to Raffa, NHC - Dunlap seeks to build on its ongoing success. “In our near future we are opening a wing strictly for rehab, featuring private rooms for our rehab patients. We want to encourage folks to rehab back home in Sequatchie County.” Raffa, who took over at the end of May after longtime administrator Marie Grant retired, previously served seven years as the assistant administrator at NHC - Chattanooga. He and the staff at NHC - Dunlap appreciate Grant’s contribution to the success of the facility and would like to build on those achievements. “Now, we would like to expand our relationship with the community and its rehabilitation needs, offering the community the same quality it has come to expect since the facility’s inception.”
Dr. R.D. Shepherd first came to the Sequatchie Valley in 1946. He liked the potential he saw and decided to settle in Dunlap with his wife Bernice and daughter Karen. He opened his practice on Thanksgiving weekend in 1946, and less than a month later, the family grew with the birth of son Rayburn. The pace of life in Dunlap was a little different back then. “In those days, the stores in Dunlap closed on Thursday. You didn’t have delivery, and the post office and banks were closed, ” Dr. Shepherd recalls. “So I closed on Thursday too and went to Chattanooga for supplies.” While continuing the traditions of a rural family doctor — he made house calls throughout the Valley at all hours of the day and night and delivered many babies — Dr. Shepherd also introduced new technology and services, including bringing the first X-ray machine to Dunlap in 1948. In 1986, his daughter, Dr. Karen Shepherd, joined the family practice; they opened a new office in November of that year, fittingly holding an open house on Thanksgiving weekend to celebrate 40 years of community service. In 1987, Dr. Karen Shepherd expanded the practice to include hospital care. The Shepherd family practice looks forward to 65 years of serving the community in November 2011.
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Report Card High Standards in Education By Jay Nehrkorn
Sequatchie County Schools
423-949-3617 :: www.sequatchieschools.net
The Sequatchie County School System is a unified school district operating three schools in Dunlap. The district has been listed among the top 10 in the state by Tennessee Business Magazine based on a comparison of test scores to the amount of money spent per student, and it is a Tennessee Model for Inclusion Education. Sequatchie County High School
• Dual-enrollment classes offered through Chattanooga State Technical Community College. • Offers clusters in five career-technical programs, including health science, from which students can graduate high school with a CAN license. • Student Incentive Program rewards students who maintain good grades, attendance, and discipline records each semester. • Peer Tutoring program assigns seniors to help tutor students at the elementary, middle, or high school level. Participating seniors receive elective credit. • 22 varsity sports, with more than 200 students participating.
• Activities include girls’ and boys’ athletics, 21st Century CCLC program, SCMS/News Channel 9 Weather Team, Jr. Beta Club, yearly art show, summer reading programs, the development of an outdoor classroom, Foxfire, 4H, and Junior Health Club. • Active recycling program is three-time winner of the statewide Good Sports Always Recycle award.
Griffith Elementary School
• Recognized as a Lightspan model school. • All paraprofessionals and professionals are rated “Highly Qualified.” • Three fully staffed computer labs. • Classes in art, music, and physical education. • The Secret Garden, an outdoor scientific learning center, is located on campus. • “Kindercamp” is available in the summer to transition new students to kindergarten. • 21st Century Learning program provides tutoring and enrichment for students after school and during the summer. • Hand in Hand provides on-site day care for children, 6 weeks and older, of school system employees. • Twice honored with Tennessee School Board of Education Congressional Award.
Sequatchie County Middle School
• Consistently meets or exceeds state- and federal-mandated 93 percent attendance rate. • Faculty is rated “Highly Qualified” under No Child Left Behind (NCLB) standards and have engaged in a variety of research-based staff development. • Homeroom teachers conduct individual goalsetting conferences with each student. • State-of-the-art teaching tools, including computers, ELMO (electronic viewing systems), and interactive SMART Boards.
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Bledsoe County Schools
423-447-2914 http://bledsoecounty.schoolinsites.com
Bledsoe County Schools (BCS) features a State Vocational Training Center that offers dual-credit courses, adult education, and training. The district promotes critical thinking and is committed to technology and telecommunications in the classroom. Students and teachers make extensive use of the Internet by active participation in e-mail and keypal connections, research and reference projects, and other innovative student projects.
Marion County Schools
423-942-3434 :: www.marionschools.org
The Marion County School System’s nine schools are all accredited by SACS (Southern Associations of Colleges & Schools). The
district also operates an Adult High School. The system was recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education for its innovative way of introducing new state standards.
Chattanooga State Community College
www.chattanoogastate.edu Sequatchie-Bledsoe Site: 423-554-4027 Kimball Site: 423-837-1327
Bledsoe Site in Dunlap features a one-stop service center for advisement and registration as well as on-site computer and chemistry labs. The Kimball Site also features a fullservice registration center and computer lab, and it provides the people of Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, and Bledsoe counties with courses for first-year college credits as well as Adult Basic Education services. General curriculum and remedial courses are available.
Satellite Locations Offer Quality Education and Training With Local Convenience
Chattanooga State extends its 45 years of occupational training and educational expertise to the Sequatchie Valley community by offering convenient locations in Dunlap and Kimball. Providing programs that benefit both students and employers, the Sequatchie-
Learning to Love Learning Learning starts early in Sequatchie County with programs and facilities that encourage development and a love of knowledge in preschool-age children. Thanks to the Sequatchie County Friends of the Library and the Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation (GBBF), the Imagination Library program instills excitement about books and reading in hundreds of local children each year. Originally created by country music singer Dolly Parton for children in Sevier County, Imagination Library is now available to all counties in Tennessee, with a 50-50 funding match through the GBBF acting as a catalyst. Sequatchie County Friends of the Library serves as the local nonprofit sponsor of the program, raising the remaining half of the funds needed. As a result, participating children below the age of 5 receive free books and participate in activities that improve school readiness and make learning through reading fun. See www.sequatchielibrary.org for more details. Located at 190 Sunset Drive in Dunlap, the Creation Station child development center offers daily educational opportunities and care for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years old. Their preschool program, which runs from September through May, utilizes the High Reach curriculum to cover all the developmental basics for children. Interactive computer stations and a variety of themed learning stations located throughout the center offer regularly changing activities that stimulate students to develop new skills and achieve higher levels of critical thinking. During the summer, the kids get a change of pace through programs that center on outdoor activities as well as arts and crafts. Creation Station has been in business for 20 years and is a 3-star center — the highest level attainable. Interested parents are invited to learn more by calling 423-949-5555.
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We the People Faces and Voices of the Sequatchie Valley By Jay Nehrkorn
Judge Thomas A. Greer Jr. After graduating from Sequatchie County Schools, Thomas Greer Jr. joined the Navy to serve during WWII. Following the war he attended Cumberland School of Law as a student on the GI Bill, supplementing his income as a trumpet player in a dance band. He returned to Dunlap in 1947 to begin his career as a litigator, and within a few short
years he also became involved in developing public policy. “I was a young lawyer in 1953, just 30 years old, and the former county judge … retired because of ill health. The County Commission elected me to serve his term until the next election. I served from 1953 until December of 1970. I had to make my living as a practicing attorney … because county mayor was paid as a part-time job then. In fact, I paid my secretary more than I made, but I enjoyed all of it.”
Part-time pay or not, Greer took his leadership role seriously and was a fighter for muchneeded industry growth, school improvement referendums, and infrastructure development in the region. Along the way, he played key roles in the arrival of Spartan Industries, the designation of U.S. Route 127, the Sequatchie Valley Planning and Development Association, the creation of the local Zipper plant, and many other progressive projects. “The first time I ran for county judge, I ran on the proposition that if I was elected I would build a hospital,” Judge Greer recalls. “We thought we could build it for $85,000, and a lot of people thought I was going to break the county. You talk about those terms today, and it’s hard to believe that a county would be disturbed over an $85,000 investment in a hospital — but that was a different day.” In 1970, Greer accepted an appointment as circuit judge of the12th Judicial District, a position he held for 23 years. While this limited his ability to work for Sequatchie County in an official capacity, he continued to serve through church and fraternal organizations. After 1994, he remained active in the legal field as a part-time lawyer and through pro bono work, until his full retirement just three years ago.
Flavius Barker Flavius Barker’s love of farming was cultivated in FFA and 4-H clubs in the late 1940s while he was a student at Sequatchie County High School. Following school, he and his brother established a dairy operation that also launched a long and successful career in the agriculture industry and the Farm Bureau. Barker’s rise through the ranks of the Farm Bureau began when was elected to the Sequatchie County Board around 1962. Finding himself involved with a number of agriculture-related committees, he made valuable connections.
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“One thing led to another [and] I was elected as a representative on the Farm Bureau Board,” Barker says. “I was elected in 1970 to the State Board, then I was elected vice president, and in 1995 I was elected by the membership as the president of the Tennessee Farm Bureau. I served 10 years in that capacity.” As a member of the American Farm Bureau Board, Barker also got the opportunity to serve on foreign trade delegations, including two trips to World Trade Organization meetings in Geneva, Switzerland. “We met privately with the Japanese, Chinese, and two or three other countries.” Barker recalled. “It was an interesting experience to sit down and try to hammer out some trade issues. I didn’t think I would enjoy it, but I really enjoyed the different cultures and countries.” Along with his leadership in the Farm Bureau, Barker has also served on boards and committees for many other important organizations, such as the National Extension Service, Citizens Tri-County Bank, the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank, and the Tennessee State Board of Education. Retired in 2005, Barker enjoys raising exotic animals on the family farm he and his brother worked jointly over 50 years ago. “When we made the decision to farm together I never dreamed it would turn out like it did, but it’s been a pleasure for me to work in agriculture all of my life.” Jane Griswold Owner/Broker
www.dunlaptnrealestate.com
15912 Rankin Avenue Dunlap, Tennessee 37327 janegriswold@remax.net Phone: 423-949-4466 Cell: 423-421-5199
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Wayne Reynolds Born and raised in Dunlap and a veteran Navy air crewman of WWII, Wayne Reynolds has been involved in community causes his entire adult life. The Sequatchie County Rescue Squad, the Lion’s Club, the March of Dimes, and his home church are just a few of the many organizations that have benefited from his leadership. While all of these are important, Reynolds is probably best known as the voice of the Sequatchie County Indians football team — a position to which he was unwittingly appointed by Judge Thomas Greer Jr. at the beginning of the 1954 season. “I believe it was the first game of the year, because we had just worked up this idea of having a loudspeaker on the field for that season,” Reynolds recalls. “For that first game we put Tom up on a stepladder and I was holding it. Then at half-time he came down the stepladder, handed me the mic, and said,
‘Wayne, I’m going to get a cup of coffee. You do it until I get back.’ “I’m still waiting on him.” By 1955, Reynolds was off the ladder and in a new press box — the first of several he’s occupied over his 56 years of announcing. He also volunteers as part of the Quarterback Club and was a co-supervisor for the construction of the school’s new stadium. In honor of his dedication, the new press box bears his name, and he has been inducted into both the East Tennessee Football Hall of Fame and the TSSAA Hall of Fame. Reynolds continues to make contributions in the community and credits his wife of 65 years, Martha Lou, with his ability to help with local clubs and causes. “I’ve been fortunate to be able to devote that much time to it,” he says. “One of the most important things you have to have, though, is an understanding wife.”
Gene Hixson A native of Dunlap and a descendant of one of the early families that came to the Valley in the 1800s, Gene Hixson’s roots have always been firmly established in Sequatchie County. Hixson’s long career as a retailer in the community dates all the way back to his high school days, when he worked as a butcher and drove the rolling store for his family’s grocery business. Following his service in the U.S. Navy during WWII and two years of college at Tennessee Polytechnic Institute, he returned to Dunlap to take over his father’s Western Auto franchise. He opened his Western Auto Associate Store, which offered a merchandise mix similar to Sears, in 1948, and with the help of dedicated employees, had a successful business until his retirement in 1985. Hixson has a long history of giving back to the community that has meant so much
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to him. He’s a longtime member of the Lion’s Club, Masonic Lodge, and the Dunlap United Methodist Church. He has also served on the board of the Bledsoe Telephone Coop and the Sequatchie Board of Education and has been a director of Mountain Valley Bank. “I am so proud to be a citizen of this county,” he says. “My life has been enriched by the great people of this Valley, and I appreciate their part in my success and happiness.”
Thomas J. and Kate Walling Thomas J. Walling (T.J.), born in Bledsoe County in 1926, married his teenage sweetheart, Allie Kate Narramore, when he was just 17 years old. Over the six decades that followed, the couple would exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit within the Dunlap community. Starting with a smokehouse for a location and just $700 in seed money that they borrowed from Kate’s brother, the Wallings opened their first tire repair business in 1949. During the next seven years, the business prospered and changed locations in Dunlap several times as they transitioned into recapping tires under the name of O.K. Rubber Welders. In 1957, T.J. and Kate bought a piece of property and built a new building for their enterprise, changing the name to Black Cat Tire Exchange. The company eventually grew to encompass five tire stores. During the 1970s, T.J. began to venture into other types of businesses as well. The Wallings built the first Kat’s Car Wash in 1974, and they now have four car wash locations
within Sequatchie and Hamilton counties. They have also owned Kat’s Equipment, which specializes in constant-flow water heaters, and a mini storage business in town for nearly 30 years. When asked how they managed to work together so closely in business and stay together as a couple over their 67 years of marriage, Mrs. Walling says that the secret has simply been in thinking of the other person first and maintaining constant communication. Mr. Walling’s reply to the question is simpler yet. “We didn’t have anybody else,” he says. “We just had each other.”
Jim Jones Former Spartan Industries plant manager Jim Jones has found his second calling. For the past nine years, his wine-making hobby has not only been an enjoyable pastime, but it has also won him accolades from the Tennessee Viticultural and Oenological Society (TVOS). So how does a factory manager end up as an award-winning winemaker? According to Jones, it’s all about finding a good teacher. “I got to know Charles Burnette, who was a winemaker up at Monteagle Winery. After they closed, he started growing grapes for wineries all over the state. I helped him prune grapes and started getting my grapes from him, and he taught me to make wine. Even still, if I have a problem, I call him up.” Jones credits his success not only to Burnette’s advice, but also to Burnette’s grapes. He feels that starting with the best possible
I helped him prune grapes and started getting my grapes from him, and he taught me to make wine. fruit is the key to whether a wine will be “just decent” or really great. Having good equipment and being efficient doesn’t hurt either, and he says his small-scale, Italian-made crusher/destemmer does in minutes what used to take him days. Armed with the best fruit and the right tools, Jim and his wife, Linda, produce about 300 gallons of wine for competition and personal enjoyment each year. One of his 2009 entries in the annual TVOS competition in Nashville won Best of Show for the entire state, and in 2010 his four entries took three gold medals and a silver. All of this success has led Jones to consider making and marketing wine professionally in the future, but his current status as an amateur doesn’t allow him to sell his awardwinning products. In the meantime, he says he simply enjoys sharing the wine that he makes with his friends. And it’s a pretty safe bet that he has lots of friends who’ll be glad about that. www.sequatchie.com 11
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Area Parks & Recreation
Cumberland State Park For nature lovers, scenic Cumberland Mountain State Park, situated on the Cumberland Plateau at Crossville, Tennessee, offers activities and accommodations that wed comfort and creation. At the park, you can do it all:
The Best Views of the Beautiful Sequatchie Valley By David Ballard
• Enjoy the rush of water running past your boat on Byrd Lake while you reel in catfish, bass, bluegill, or bream. • Chase after the Bear, Jack Nicklaus, and golf his signature layout course, the Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain. • Take a hike on the park’s several miles of trails for a great escape from the everyday. • Enjoy a game of badminton, basketball, horseshoes, softball, tennis, and volleyball. With all these activities and more, you’ll want to plan for a long stay, and Cumberland State Park has you covered: • Stay in a rustic cabin in the woods. The park’s cabins are fully equipped with kitchens, cable TV, fireplaces (except single cabins), linens, picnic tables, and grills. Cabins may be reserved up to two years in advance. • If you’re looking for your own set-up, choose between 147 tent and RV campsites with hookups. • For business functions, reunions, or if you’re just plain looking for an excuse to get together, there are three meeting rooms that can accommodate from 100–150 people.
Dunlap Coke Ovens Park You won’t want to miss Dunlap Coke Ovens Park, a historical site as scenic as it is significant. Located on a 77-acre site that was once home to a series of beehive ovens used to turn coal into coke, Dunlap Coke Ovens Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Here, in addition to the excavated ovens, you can visit an exact full-size replica of the original coal company store commissary, built to commemorate the coal mining history of Dunlap. Today, the building — located on the exact site where the original company commissary stood — houses the largest collection of regional historic coal mining photographs in Tennessee and includes hundreds of donated mining artifacts on display inside the museum. 12 Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce
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Savage Gulf State Natural Area
With all these activities and more, you’ll want to plan for a long stay. At the site, you can trace portions of the Cherokee people’s Trail of Tears. In November 1838, a group of approximately 1,000 Cherokee camped and traveled through the northern edge of what is now Coke Ovens Park. At the pristine site visitors can still see the preserved wagon ruts and wade in Coops Creek. The lovely, wooded park is open daily for guided tours and hosts an annual bluegrass festival. Admission and parking are both free.
Fall Creek Falls State Park Come see why Southern Living magazine voted Fall Creek Falls State Park the best park in the southeastern United States. Comprised of more than 20,000 acres on the eastern top of the rugged Cumberland Plateau, Fall Creek Falls State Park is one of the most scenic and spectacular outdoor recreation areas in America: • Want to regard the awesome power and beauty of the highest waterfall in the eastern United States? Fall Creek Falls, at 256 feet, is a breathtaking site. • Hit the links at the park’s par-72, 18-hole golf course. • Hike some of the 34 miles of trails at the park. • Fish 345-acre Fall Creek Falls Lake, home of two state-record catches. • Swim in the Olympic-sized swimming and wading pool. • After a full day of activities at the park, sate your appetite at Fall Creek Falls Restaurant, which seats 220 and serves Southern-style buffet cuisine daily. • For a little R&R, stay at one of 228 campsites in three different areas, two group camps, two group lodges, 30 cabins and villas, or the 145-guest room Park Inn. • Host a meeting or special event here! The Fall Creek Falls Inn & Conference Center offers over 5,000 square feet of meeting/ banquet space in five conference rooms, accommodating up to 400 people.
A 15,590-acre natural area located in Grundy and Sequatchie counties, Savage Gulf State Natural area looks as though it were carved into the western edge of the Cumberland Plateau. One of Tennessee’s most scenic wilderness areas, Savage Gulf’s sheer sandstone cliffs and rugged canyons provide extraordinary views. Breathtaking waterfalls form at the head of many gorges, where streams flow over hard sandstone cap rock. These include Big Creek, Collins River, and Savage Creeks, which each flow down over five miles and drop over 800 feet through narrow gorges to form the “Gulfs.” Heavily forested, the gorge’s woodlands abound with oaks, hickories, maples, yellow poplars, hemlocks, pines, and many other tree species. While much of the gorge features second-growth forest, there is one large section of old-growth mixed forest in the gorge. Beneath the forest canopy, a vast array of shrubs, vines, wildflowers, mosses, and ferns provide a spectacular display, especially in the spring.
Trail of Tears Although the Cherokee Nation controlled almost two-thirds of the present state of Tennessee during the early historic period, a series of land sessions reduced Cherokee holdings in Tennessee to the southeastern corner of the state by 1819. Later, the Treaty of New Echota, signed in 1835 by a small group of unelected Cherokee, ceded the last vestiges of the Cherokee Territory in Tennessee. The treaty, ratified by the U.S. Senate on May 23, 1836, gave the Cherokee people two years to voluntarily remove. When the time had elapsed in May 1838, only 2,000 Cherokee had immigrated to the Indian Territory, now Oklahoma; the remainder clung tenaciously to their homes in southeast Tennessee, northwest Georgia, western North Carolina, and northeast Alabama. Between June 6 and December 5, 1838, almost 15,000 Cherokees were forcibly removed from their ancestral homeland in the southern Appalachians to the Indian Territory on a journey that would later become known as the “Trail of Tears.” It was a tragedy for a progressive and independent people. The memory of this important time in American history is preserved and remembered in the Sequatchie Valley. Portions of the trail in the area are among the best preserved in the nation, helping to keep the memory of the ordeal and the courage of a proud people alive. www.sequatchie.com 13
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Tennessee Tree Toppers
Canoe the Sequatchie
How many places can you go where you can literally fly like a bird? Hang gliding is soaring in Dunlap, Tennessee, dubbed the “Hang Gliding Capital of the East” by the Tennessee Tree Toppers (TTT), a not-for-profit club of hang gliding enthusiasts and friends based near Dunlap. The TTT maintain a wooden radial ramp at Henson Gap, which many budding and expert hang gliders have used as the foundation for flight and fun. The site is a 4.5-acre launch site that includes a clubhouse with kitchen and running water, showers and bathrooms, a large pavilion, and campgrounds with electrical hookups for campers — not to mention beautiful views of the Sequatchie Valley. It’s hard to classify this airy bunch other than to say they are brothers and lovers of the wind, a kindred but constant force that knows no boundary or trace. If you, too, want to launch yourself into this world of flight and fun, the TTT invites all to visit them “whenever you get the chance,” and “join the TTT, today!”
For a restful form of recreation, enjoy a canoe trip on the Sequatchie River. The tranquil river is only waist deep in places, making it a fine option for novices and families. Glide down the river or dock your canoe to enjoy a picnic or investigate the beauty of nature. You may see soft-shell turtles, fish, interesting rocks, fossils, and beautiful trees. Dangle your toes in the cool water, or do a little fishing. Whether for a few hours or a full day, a canoe trip on the Sequatchie is a relaxing way to take in the beauty of the river.
The family cemetery is located in the woods nearby, and two Native American burial mounds from the Woodland period can be seen from the drive in. A barn and workshop can be seen in front of the house, as well as a smokehouse, chicken house, and outhouse behind. The remains of a smithy and hog pen are also evident. Every year, a festival, called Family Day, is held at the home, featuring food, games, crafts, antique cars and tractors, a Civil War re-enactment camp, music, and fireworks. Tours are given to the old house, the burial mounds, and the new state park. Everything is free to the public.
Pickett’s Trout Ranch Pickett’s Trout Ranch provides you with a convenient alternative to fishing lakes, rivers, or fishing holes. Bottom line: At Pickett’s Trout Ranch, you and your kids will catch trout. You don’t even have to worry about hauling all your equipment, because Pickett’s rents all the gear you need. And you pay only for what you catch, not for a license or permit. Call 423-949-8000 to learn more.
Greenberry Wilson Home The Greenberry Wilson Home, built in 1797 by Greenberry Wilson, is the oldest house in Cumberland County today. The house was originally two stories, one room each, with a kitchen separate from the house. Today, the kitchen has been connected, a back porch and bathroom have been added, and the main rooms downstairs and upstairs have been divided into two rooms each. Seven generations of the family, in direct descent from Greenberry, have lived there. Our prayer is that you will come visit our church and experience the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in our services. Ewtonville is an amazing place full of incredible people whose passion is to worship God.
SUNDAY Sunday School 10am • Worship Service 11am & 6pm WedneSday Kids Club & youth Group 6:30pm adult Prayer & Bible Study 7pm 2420 Old Union Road • dunlap, Tn 37327 423.949.3141 • e-mail: ebc2003@bledsoe.net
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Calendar of Events
Nine Mile Bluegrass Festival Nine Mile-Bledsoe County
Sequatchie County Fair Dunlap-Sequatchie County
Come Out and Play!
A timeless and traditional event for the whole family, the Sequatchie County Fair, held the first week of September, is complete with a Queen of the Fair contest, exhibits, rides, games, and plenty of favorite fair foods.
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Whitwell Labor Day Parade
First Annual Valley Fest
Hee Haw Variety Show
A cultural experience with music, food, fun and games, and a carnival. For more information, visit the Chamber website at sequatchie.com.
A fundraiser for the Sequatchie County Cancer Support Network, the family-friendly Hee Haw Variety Show puts the talents of local entertainers on display.
Love a parade? Then you’ll love being in Whitwell on Labor Day, where festivities begin at 9 a.m. Flashy floats, shining fire trucks, and Tennessee Walking Horses parade by, with lots of sound and color and candy for the kids. Afterward, everyone gathers in Whitwell Ball Park for games, food, entertainment, and the crowning of the new “Miss Whitwell.”
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National Cornbread Festival South Pittsburg-Marion County
A staple of Southern cuisine is celebrated in South Pittsburg the last weekend in April during the National Cornbread Festival, named one of the top 20 events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society. The town turns into an open-air marketplace with Cornbread Alley, featuring delicious Southern dishes cooked in traditional castiron skillets. Music; games; cookoffs; a 5K race; a carnival; crafts; a General Store; historic trolley tours; a tour of Lodge Factory, the largest U.S. maker of cast iron cookware; and much more round out a full weekend of fun.
May Log Cabin Days
Pikeville-Bledsoe County Set amidst grounds featuring beautifully restored cabins, the festival is a celebration of history, featuring cowboy shootouts, antique tractor and quilt displays, Native American crafts, a period costume contest, kids’ activities, and lots of live entertainment.
Nine Mile Bluegrass Festival Nine Mile-Bledsoe County
This May festival is the first of two, with the second falling in September. Sponsored by, and fundraisers for, the Nine Mile Volunteer Fire Department, the festivals feature great music from well-known bluegrass bands. There is a small fishing pond, and hamburgers, barbeque, and home-cooked food are available at the concession stand.
June Coke Ovens Bluegrass Festival Dunlap-Sequatchie County
Held the first weekend in June, the festival showcases local bluegrass talent. Musicians often camp nearby, so impromptu jam sessions join scheduled concerts. Food is available on the grounds. The event helps fun maintenance of the historic Coke Ovens Park.
Lions Club Horse Show Dunlap-Sequatchie County
Hundreds of entrants and an eager audience fill the grounds of the John Griswold Recreation Park for the annual Lions Club Horse Show, which raises money for the Lions’ charitable causes.
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July 4th Parade & Festival Dunlap-Sequatchie County
Downtown Dunlap is blocked off for a lively parade, followed by celebrations on the courthouse lawn that include dancing and delicious treats. After dark, a fireworks display delights and thrills.
August Wooden’s Apple House Bledsoe County
Located on Highway 443, Wooden’s is a third-generation, 90-acre orchard selling apples, tomatoes, pumpkins, and cabbage, as well as homemade apple pies, dumplings, and other baked goods and handmade crafts. The Apple House opens in early August and closes between late November to early December.
World’s Longest Yard Sale Highway 127
Along Highway 127 from Covington, Ky., to Gadsden, Ala., and including the sections in Bledsoe and Sequatchie County, the World’s Longest Yard Sale, begun in 1987, grows bigger each year and is a hit with treasure hunters.
September Fall Creek Falls Mountaineer Folk Festival
Fall Creek Falls State Park-Bledsoe County You couldn’t ask for a more beautiful setting for a celebration than Fall Creek Falls State Park, which hosts the Mountaineer Folk Festival the first weekend in September. Traditional mountain music tops the bill, but you’ll also find demonstrations of pioneer skills, country cooking, handmade crafts, and more.
Hang Gliding Team Challenge
Whitwell-Marion County
October Days of Yesteryear
Dunlap-Sequatchie County The Days of Yesteryear Tractor and Engine Club features a huge display of tractors and engines, as well as demonstrations of corn milling, blacksmithing, and cutoff saw. Highlights include hayrides, a tractor Olympics, and a daily Parade of Power. Kids can take part in lawn mower and peddle tractor pulls, potato sack races, and other activities.
Fall Color Cruise
Tennessee River/Nickajack Lake-Marion County Hosted by Hales Bar Marina and Resort, fleets of pleasure boaters pass through the Tennessee River Gorge, taking in the spectacular colors of the fall foliage, and then assemble for festivities that include arts and crafts, food vendors, and entertainment
Grand National Boat Races Nickajack Lake-Marion County
Watch thrilling drag boat race action on Nickajack Lake.
Ketner’s Mill Fair
Jasper-Marion County Situated on 100 beautiful acres next to the Sequatchie River is Ketner’s Mill, a grist mill built in 1882. The third weekend in October, the site plays host to a fair featuring art, crafts, canoe rentals, wagon rides, a petting zoo, live music, demonstrations of traditional crafts like wool spinning and chair caning, strolling performers, and, of course, lots of delicious food, including stone-ground cornmeal and grits for purchase.
December
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ABWA Christmas Tour of Homes
Sponsored by local hang gliding club Tennessee Tree Toppers, Team Challenge fills crisp fall skies with a colorful exhibition of hang gliding grace and skill.
Gracious hosts open their beautifully decorated homes for tours, with a reception following at First Baptist Church. Proceeds fund scholarships.
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Marion County Fair
Christmas For Kids
Jasper-Marion County
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Arts and artisans, gardeners and stock raisers, and family fun and food all come together at the annual Marion County Fair, which also features great live entertainment, business exhibits, and smash-’emup demolition derby.
Dunlap’s Harris Park is transformed into a winter wonderland, with games, fun, goodies, and a chance to visit with Saint Nick himself.
Christmas Parade
Dunlap-Sequatchie County On the second Saturday in December, Santa arrives in Dunlap with treats for all the kids.
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Our Sponsors Adult Care/Senior Living
NHC Healthcare — Page 13 360 Dell Trail Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-4651 Fax 423-949-4652 traffa@nhcsequatchie.com
Churches
Chapel Hill United Methodist — Page 9 5149 East Valley Road Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-4847 preacher@chapelhill-umc.com www.chapelhill-umc.com • Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m., child care provided during worship hours • Sunday night 6 p.m. • Wednesday night 6 p.m.
Ewtonville Baptist Church — Page 14 2420 Old Union Road Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-3141 ebc2003@bledsoe.net ebcdunlap.com
First Baptist Church Dunlap TN — Page 4 12 Church St. Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-2441 www.fbcdunlap.org First Baptist Church is proud to have a long history of ministry within our community. Established early in our city’s foundation, we continue to seek to serve our community as we worship and serve the Lord. We hope you will come join us for worship.
Education
Dunlap Adventist Christian School — Page 5 105 Apache Lane Dunlap, TN 37327 (423) 949-2920 dunlapsda@bledsoe.net Dunlap Adventist Christian Schools is the only accredited private elementary school (K-8) in Sequatchie County. Students from all backgrounds are accepted. Call for yourappointment today.
Griffith Elementary School — Page 6 P.O. Box 819 Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-2105 Fax 423-949-6872 scarbaugh@sequatchie.k12.tn.us
Financial Institutions
NonProfit
Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency — Page 1
Hotels/Motels/Bed & Breakfasts
Citizens Tri-County Bank — Page Outside Back Cover
Valley Inn & Sports Bar — Page Inside Back Cover
P.O. Box 697 Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-2173 Fax 423-949-4562 www.citizenstricounty.com
16140 Rankin Avenue P.O. Box 365 Dunlap, TN 37327 423-368-3690 dunlapmotel@gmail.com www.dunlapmotel.com
When you visit Citizens Tri-County Bank, you’re visiting friends! We’re locally owned and operated……. Not part of a large banking chain.
First National Bank — Page 6 16893 Rankin Avenue P.O. Box 309 Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-8100 Fax 423-949-8200 www.fnbpikevilletn.com
• Clean and comfortable • Affordable • Friendly service • Mountain views • Contractor friendly • Free Wi-Fi • Amenities include coffee maker, refrigerator, & microwave • Close to Chattanooga, Crossville, & Nashville
Insurance
Mooneyham Insurance — Page 10 Funeral & Cremation Services
Putnam-Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, Inc. — Page 8 5O May Road P.O. Box 578 Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-6365 www.reedfamilyfh.com
Government
Sequatchie County — Page 8 P.O. Box 595 Dunlap, TN 37327 www.sequatchiecounty-tn.gov
Health Care
New Life Prosthetics Corp. — Page 10 87 Nelms Road Graysville, TN 37338 423-949-8620 Fax 423-949-9217 newlifeprosthetics@msn.com Mobile service providing in-home evaluation, casting, fitting, and follow-up services. We work with your physicians and therapists to help you reach your potential in motion.
Heating & Cooling
Wheeler Service, Inc. — Page 11 806 Wheeler Road Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-4350 wheelersvc@bledsoe.net Air conditioning and heating contractor doing installations, new construction, service work, and repairs on all brands, electric, gas, heat pumps, maintenance, and cleaning of central units.
Sequatchie County Schools — Page 9 P.O. Box 488 Dunlap, TN 37227 423-949-3617 Fax 423-949-5257 www.sequatchie.k12.tn.us The school system is a unified school district with three schools, governed by eight school board members who are elected by district and a superintendent appointed by the school board.
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36A Hickey Circle Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-7770 Fax 423-949-5346 ccookagency@yahoo.com Auto • Home • Life Health • Commercial • Dental Farm • Mobile Home • Bonds Boat • RV • Motorcycle SR22 • Annuities
Investment
Edward Jones - James A. Stewart Fin. Adv — Page 7 121 Forest Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37405 423-267-8433 Fax 877-843-3782 www.edwardjones.com Edward Jones provides quality, long-term investments including a broad mix of municipal, government, and corporate bonds; mutual funds; common stocks; and tax advantaged securities for individual investors.
Life Coach
Majok, LLC — Page 1 P.O. Box 2298 Dunlap, TN 37327-2298 518-229-5695 lmckenney@majok.org www.majok.org Life Coaching builds a bridge between where you are and where you want to be. The process honors you as the expert in your life and aids you in uncovering your dreams and desires so you can create your best life.
Music Instruction
Music Makers — Page 9 63 Cherry St. Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-7855 Fax 423-949-4559 tnmusicmakers@aol.com
312 Resource Road Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-2191 Fax 423-949-4023 info@sethra.us www.sethra.us As both a Human Resource Agency and a Community Action Agency, we focus on the entire family from birth to endof-life; addressing numerous needs. Our organization can provide a comprehensive approach to addressing the distinctive needs within our communities
Property Management
Land’s Rental Properties — Page 14 128 Land Dr. Dunlap, TN 37327 423-718-3435 mayorland@cityofdunlap.com
Retail
Happy Bottom Office Services — Page 13 15781 Rankin Avenue Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-3221 Fax 423-949-3196 happybottom@bledsoe.net www.happybottom.net
Salon
Artistic Expressions Salon Day Spa — Page 10 15809 Rankin Avenue Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-7171
Bouffant Beauty Salon — Page 10 187 Walnut St. Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-2100
Storage Real Estate
Century 21 Professional Group — Page Inside Front Cover 16875 Rankin Avenue Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-7653 Fax 423-949-7397 pam@c21progroup.com www.c21progroup.com CENTURY 21 Professional Group has established a reputation of quality service with integrity. Our agents provide you the best possible expertise and knowledge of the real estate and market trends.
STORAGE DEPOT — Page 14 18582 US 127 North Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-7867 Fax 423-949-3721 www.storagedepot.biz • Temperature-controlled units • Covered RV - boat - car storage • Coded gate system • Camera system • 24-hour access • Moving & packing supplies
Veterinarian
Valley Animal Clinic — Page 7 RE/MAX Southern PropertiesJane Griswold — Page 10 15912 Rankin Avenue Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-4466 Fax 423-949-7195 janegriswold@remax.net www.dunlaptnrealestate.com
Real Estate and Auction
George Hamilton Land and Auction Co. — Page 11 P.O. Box 536 Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-6887 Fax 423-554-3933 ghamilton@bledsoe.net www.hamiltonauction.com
Recycling
Dunlap Recycling Center — Page 6 732 Main St. Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-4242
Restaurants
Dunlap Restaurant — Page 7 17238 Rankin Avenue Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-2595 www.dunlaprestaurant.com Family-friendly atmosphere with reasonable prices. Full menu: everything from meats and vegetables, to steaks, seafood, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and homemade desserts. Catering and take-out also available.
1380 Main St. Dunlap, TN 37327 423-949-2253 We provide gentle veterinary care for the life of your pet, including preventive, medical, surgical, and dental. Your furry family is our furry family! Practice limited to dogs and cats.