Dunlap, city in Tennessee, USA
Dunlap is a small city in Sequatchie County, Tennessee, situated in the center of Sequatchie Valley. The city preserves visible traces of its past with old buildings, local shops, and a friendly setting that invites relaxed exploration.
The settlement was originally called Coops Creek and renamed Dunlap in 1858 after the county was formed. Agriculture and coal mining drove the town's development, with the Coke Ovens Museum preserving the largest collection of mining photographs in Tennessee.
The town was formerly called Coops Creek before being renamed Dunlap in 1858. Today, local cafes like the Cookie Jar Cafe and Dunlap Restaurant preserve community traditions, where visitors and residents gather to share stories rooted in the area's mining heritage.
Visitors can explore the city on foot, walking through the historic downtown with its old buildings and local shops. For outdoor activities, easily accessible parks and trails like Harris Park and the Coops Creek Greenway offer pleasant walking and recreation opportunities.
The city is known as the hang-gliding capital of the East, where people fly from high cliffs year-round. Flying Camp Paragliding School offers lessons and flights for those interested in exploring these aerial sports.
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