🏪 Cruise-In Tomorrow, Boutique Open Houses and Farm Food to Your Door: Your Main Street Roundup

Or: Classic Cars on Rankin, Restocked Boutiques and a Farm That Delivers to Dunlap

Main Street on a fall weekend is a little like Cousin Billy’s driveway when the whole family is in town. Somebody’s polishing a classic car, somebody’s baking, and somebody’s setting out a table of handmade goods. This week’s roundup is your map so you don’t miss the good parts.

Here’s what’s in it: the Historic Dunlap Cruise-In fills Rankin Avenue tomorrow from 4 to 7 p.m., Firefly on Rankin hosts an open house with restocked home-care products, Sister Moon Goods puts Colonial brooms on sale the same day, Sequatchie Cove Farm now takes online orders with bi-weekly home delivery that includes Dunlap, Young Entrepreneurs Day at the farmers market needs youth vendors for Oct. 17, the free Days of Yesteryear antique tractor show is Oct. 17 and 18, Black’s HVAC in Morrison is hiring experienced technicians and a calendar of dates through late October.

⏱️ What this means for you in 30 seconds

• Tomorrow evening: Historic Dunlap Cruise-In, 4–7 p.m., downtown at 15643 Rankin Ave. Free to watch or show a classic.
• Tomorrow daytime shopping: Firefly on Rankin’s open house and Sister Moon Goods’ broom sale. Call ahead if the rain looks heavy.
• Want farm food without the drive? Sequatchie Cove Farm takes online orders and delivers every other week to Dunlap and nearby towns.
• Kids who sell? Apply now for Young Entrepreneurs Day on Saturday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Free family outing next weekend: Days of Yesteryear antique tractor show, Oct. 17–18 at Coops Creek Commons.

🚗 Chrome on Rankin Tomorrow: Historic Dunlap Cruise-In

The Historic Dunlap Cruise-In is back tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 15643 Rankin Ave in downtown Dunlap, according to the Sequatchie County/Dunlap Chamber of Commerce. It runs the second Saturday each month from April through December. Through October the hours are 4 to 7 p.m.; in November and December it shifts to 12 to 4 p.m. Classic cars and trucks are welcome, and so are folks who just want to stroll and look. The Chamber’s number for questions is 423-949-7608. The Dunlap-Tribune earlier listed the remaining 2026 Dunlap stops as Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12, with a food drive planned for November’s cruise-in.

What it means for you: It’s free entertainment that keeps downtown busy after the shops close. Bring the kids, walk Rankin and tip your hat to the owners who kept the chrome shiny. If Saturday’s Flood Watch has you nervous about standing outside, check the forecast mid-afternoon and dress for a damp evening. A short visit still counts.

👉 Read more (Chamber: Historic Dunlap Cruise-In) · Dunlap-Tribune cruise-in dates

🏡 Restocked and Ready: Firefly on Rankin’s Open House

Firefly on Rankin, the boutique at 15219 Rankin Avenue, is hosting an open house this Saturday with freshly restocked home-care products, Dunlap.Today reported Thursday. The lineup includes linen and room sprays in scents such as Lemon Drop, Diva, Volume, Oatmeal, Milk & Honey and I Love You So, plus several varieties of mop soap. Call 423-653-8863 for hours or any specials during the event. The shop is listed on Dunlap.Directory.

What it means for you: An open house is like a neighbor inviting you onto the porch to see what they’ve been making. You can browse without feeling rushed, ask what each scent is for and leave with a gift that didn’t come off a big-box pallet. Pair it with a stop at Local Depot a few doors down (15652 Rankin Ave., Wed.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.) if you want more makers under one roof.

👉 Read more (Dunlap.Today: Firefly on Rankin open house) · Dunlap.Directory listing

🧹 Colonial Brooms on Sale: Sister Moon Goods This Saturday

Sister Moon Goods in Dunlap is putting its handcrafted Colonial-inspired brooms on sale this Saturday, Dunlap.Today reported Thursday. Beyond brooms, the shop carries whimsical home décor, handmade soaps and artisan jewelry. For hours, inventory and sale details, call 207-649-2937 or check the shop’s Facebook page. It’s listed on Dunlap.Directory.

What it means for you: A handmade broom isn’t fancy for the sake of fancy. It’s the kind of tool Grandma would have said outlasts three plastic ones from the big store. A sale is a good excuse to try one, and while you’re there you can pick up soap or jewelry for a birthday without another trip over the mountain.

👉 Read more (Dunlap.Today: Sister Moon Goods broom sale) · Dunlap.Directory listing

🌧️ A Weather Note Before You Drive Downtown Saturday

Sequatchie County has been under a Flood Watch for the weekend rain from Tropical Storm remnants, and Dunlap’s forecast has called for heavy rain at times. Friday looks calmer. Some outdoor stands already said they would close for the storm weekend.

What it means for you: Treat Saturday like a church picnic when the sky looks iffy. Do what you can Friday afternoon, and on Saturday call or check Facebook before you drive. Indoor shops and the evening Cruise-In may still run; outdoor pop-ups may not. Give small businesses grace if they close to protect their goods.

👉 National Weather Service: Dunlap forecast

🚜 Farm Food Without the Drive: Sequatchie Cove Farm Delivers to Dunlap

Sequatchie Cove Farm at 320 Dixon Cove Rd in Sequatchie has launched online ordering with bi-weekly home delivery, Dunlap.Today reported this week. Delivery routes already serve Dunlap, Jasper, South Pittsburg, Sewanee, Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, St. Elmo, Ringgold, Hixson and Lookout Valley, and the farm wants more customers on those routes. Order through the farm’s website shop, choose home delivery at checkout and call 423-942-9201 with questions. The on-farm Trading Post still opens Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon for folks who prefer to pick up in person. Listing: Dunlap.Directory.

What it means for you: It’s like the milkman coming back, only you pick the order on a screen. Pasture-raised eggs, grass-fed beef and other farm goods can land on your porch every other week. If you’d rather walk the farm, Saturday morning at the Trading Post is still the old-fashioned way. Either path keeps grocery dollars in the Valley.

👉 Read more (Dunlap.Today: Sequatchie Cove Farm delivery) · SequatchieCoveFarm.com · Dunlap.Directory listing

🌱 Kids Can Open Shop: Young Entrepreneurs Day Needs Vendors by Oct. 17

The Dunlap Farmers Market is hosting Young Entrepreneurs Day on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dunlap.Today reported Thursday. Youth who sell their own handmade or homegrown products can apply online at dunlapfarmersmarket.com and mark the application for the kids market. The source does not list a hard deadline or exact age range, so apply soon and ask the market if you’re unsure.

What it means for you: This is lemonade-stand school with a real booth and real neighbors. Parents help with the setup; the young seller learns pricing, change and talking to customers. Shoppers on the 17th get to buy from the next generation of Valley makers. Pass the link to a niece, nephew or 4-H kid who has something to sell.

👉 Read more (Dunlap.Today: Young Entrepreneurs Day) · Vendor application

🚜 Free Tractors and Family Fun: Days of Yesteryear Oct. 17–18

The 21st Annual Antique Tractor Show — Days of Yesteryear is Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18, at Coops Creek Commons, 287 Pine Street in historic downtown Dunlap, the Chamber lists. Gates open at 8 a.m. both days. Expect antique tractors, heritage farm demonstrations, classic cars, crafts, children’s activities and food. Admission and parking are free.

What it means for you: It’s a full weekend that costs nothing to walk through the gate. Bring grandparents who remember when those tractors were new, and kids who have only seen them in picture books. Pair Saturday morning at the tractor show with Young Entrepreneurs Day at the farmers market for a full local outing.

👉 Read more (Chamber: Days of Yesteryear)

🔧 Who’s Hiring: Experienced HVAC Pros in Morrison

Black’s HVAC LLC, a family-owned heating and air company serving Middle Tennessee since 1985, is hiring experienced HVAC professionals in Morrison, Dunlap.Today reported. Benefits listed include competitive pay based on experience, paid time off, bi-annual performance evaluations and overtime opportunities. Apply in person at 274 Smartt Station Rd, Morrison, TN 37357, Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m., or call 931-668-0785 to arrange another time.

What it means for you: Heating and cooling work stays local. It can’t be shipped overseas, and Tennessee summers and winters keep the phone ringing. If you know an experienced tech looking for a stable shop, pass the address along. Morrison is a drive from Dunlap, but skilled trades often travel for the right crew.

👉 Read more (Dunlap.Today: Black’s HVAC hiring) · Jobs4TN

📅 Dates to Circle

• Sat., Oct. 10, daytime: Firefly on Rankin open house; Sister Moon Goods broom sale. Call ahead if rain is heavy.
• Sat., Oct. 10, 4–7 p.m.: Historic Dunlap Cruise-In, 15643 Rankin Ave.
• Sat., Oct. 17, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.: Grammy’s Goodies game-day pop-up, 118 Igou Ferry Rd., Soddy Daisy (pies, cakes, preserves; when it’s gone, it’s gone).
• Sat., Oct. 17, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.: Young Entrepreneurs Day at the Dunlap Farmers Market.
• Sat.–Sun., Oct. 17–18, gates 8 a.m.: Days of Yesteryear antique tractor show, Coops Creek Commons. Free.
• Tue., Oct. 20, from 9 a.m.: Free flu shots, Sequatchie County Health Department, 16939 Rankin Ave. (ages 6 months and up; no insurance or appointment required, per Chamber listing).
• Wed.–Sat., Oct. 21–24: Friends of the Library book sale and silent auction, Fair Building, 103 Heard St. Members early access Wed.; Fill-a-Bag Day Sat. 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Sat., Oct. 24, 3–5 p.m.: Great Pumpkin Festival at Dunlap United Methodist Church, 1958 Main St. Hayrides, games, caramel apples.

👉 Chamber events calendar · Library book sale · Grammy’s Goodies

✅ Your Main Street Checklist for This Week

• ✅ Put Saturday 4–7 p.m. on the calendar for the Cruise-In.
• ✅ Stop by Firefly on Rankin and/or Sister Moon Goods Saturday — or call first if the sky looks mean.
• ✅ Try one online order from Sequatchie Cove Farm if you want local meat and eggs delivered.
• ✅ Share the Young Entrepreneurs Day application with a young maker before Oct. 17.
• ✅ Plan a free family morning at Days of Yesteryear next weekend.
• ✅ Pass the Black’s HVAC job post to an experienced tech who’s looking.
• ✅ Circle Oct. 20 (flu shots), Oct. 21–24 (book sale) and Oct. 24 (Pumpkin Festival).
• ✅ Look up your favorite shop on Dunlap.Directory and send openings or hiring news to Dunlap.Today.

Practical rule: Show up for the free events, call ahead when the weather’s iffy and keep your shopping dollars on Rankin when you can.

— Dunlap.Today

📚 Plain-English Main Street Glossary

• Cruise-in: A casual meet where classic-car owners park together for folks to walk and look. Usually free.
• Open house: A special day when a shop invites the public to browse new stock, often with the owner on hand.
• Bi-weekly delivery: A delivery route that comes every other week.
• Trading Post: An on-farm storefront where you buy directly from the farm, often on set weekend hours.
• Young entrepreneurs / kids market: A farmers-market day set aside for youth selling their own handmade or homegrown goods.
• Antique tractor show: A gathering of restored farm tractors, often with demos, crafts and family activities.
• HVAC: Heating, ventilation and air conditioning — the trade that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Where and when is the Cruise-In?

Saturday, Oct. 10, 4–7 p.m. at 15643 Rankin Ave. in downtown Dunlap. Second Saturday monthly through December; November and December hours shift to 12–4 p.m.

Will Saturday shops stay open in the rain?

Indoor boutiques often stay open; outdoor stands may close. Call Firefly (423-653-8863) or Sister Moon Goods (207-649-2937) before you drive if the forecast looks rough.

How do I get Sequatchie Cove Farm delivery in Dunlap?

Order on sequatchiecovefarm.com, choose home delivery at checkout and call 423-942-9201 with questions. Delivery is every other week on existing routes that already include Dunlap.

How do kids apply for Young Entrepreneurs Day?

Apply at dunlapfarmersmarket.com and mark the application for the kids market. Event is Saturday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Ask the market for age rules if they’re not listed on the form.

Is Days of Yesteryear really free?

Yes. The Chamber lists free admission and free parking at Coops Creek Commons, 287 Pine Street, Oct. 17–18, gates at 8 a.m.

🔗 Other Resources

• Dunlap.Directory: find local businesses
• Dunlap.Today: New businesses
• Dunlap.Today: Jobs and employment
• Sequatchie County/Dunlap Chamber events
• Jobs4TN: State job board
• National Weather Service: Dunlap forecast

🏡 Keep It Local, Keep It Kind

A cruise-in that costs nothing to watch, a boutique that restocks for neighbors and a farm that will bring eggs to your door are the quiet proof that Main Street is still working. None of it needs a big budget. It needs folks who show up.

So pick one stop this weekend, tip your hat to the shop owner and tell a young maker about Oct. 17. Read Dunlap.Today for more of what’s new on Main Street, and send us a business we should know.