Chattanooga metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to Dunlap, TN
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About Dunlap
Dunlap is the county seat of Sequatchie County, Tennessee, set in the Sequatchie Valley between the Cumberland Plateau escarpments, northwest of Chattanooga. It is a small valley city with a historic downtown core along Cherry and Main Streets and a rural, outdoors-oriented character.



Home prices in Dunlap
Home prices in Dunlap vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Dunlap
- Historic downtown Dunlap — Cherry Street commercial buildings (pictured below)
- Sequatchie Valley farmland and mountain views
- Nearby: Prentice Cooper State Forest and the Tennessee River Gorge, a short drive southeast
- Dunlap Coke Ovens Park (historic coke ovens site)
Commuting from Dunlap
- Approximately 35–40 minutes to downtown Chattanooga by car via US-27 south through Soddy-Daisy, depending on traffic. The route is a two-lane-to-four-lane highway descent off the plateau into the Tennessee River valley. Times are approximate.
Schools in Dunlap
Public schools: Sequatchie County Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Dunlap FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Dunlap, TN?
Home prices in Dunlap vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Dunlap, TN?
Approximately 35–40 minutes to downtown Chattanooga by car via US-27 south through Soddy-Daisy, depending on traffic. The route is a two-lane-to-four-lane highway descent off the plateau into the Tennessee River valley. Times are approximate. - Which school district serves Dunlap, TN?
Dunlap is served by Sequatchie County Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.