🏪 Fill a Fire Truck With Toys, Try Axe Throwing on Cherry Street and Two Valley Jobs With Real Perks

Or: A Holiday Decor Sale at Walgreens, an Alzheimer’s Auction That Closes Tonight and Warm Chili and Prime Rib for Your Saturday

By Thomas Seest, Dunlap.Today · Saturday, November 14, 2026

Good Saturday morning. It’s a sunny, crisp day in the Valley, the kind of morning when the frost on the windshield melts by the time you finish your second cup. Main Street has a giving spirit this weekend, with a toy drive to put on the calendar, a charity auction to finish and a couple of jobs worth passing along to someone who needs one.

Here’s the roundup. Dunlap’s first responders will “Stuff the Truck” with toys at the Dunlap Walmart on Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Small Town Hatchet on Cherry Street lists its prices and hours and is booking holiday parties for local businesses. Miller’s Bread in Pikeville is hiring a part-time dishwasher with free meals and coffee, and a property manager is looking for an insured maintenance pro in Dunlap. Walgreens in Dunlap has 20% off select holiday decor through Nov. 28. And the Season of Giving Online Auction for Alzheimer’s research closes tonight at 6 p.m. A few tasty small finds are at the end.

Time note: All times in this roundup are Central.

⏱️ What this means for you in 30 seconds

• Tonight, 6 p.m.: Bidding closes on the Season of Giving Online Auction. Winners pick up at the Sequatchie County Public Library, Nov. 16–20.
• Save the date: Stuff the Truck, Sat., Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Dunlap Walmart, 16773 Rankin Ave. Bring a new, unwrapped toy.
• Something fun today: Small Town Hatchet, 162 Cherry St., open noon–10 p.m. Saturdays. $25 adults, $15 ages 8–15 for an hour.
• Need work? Miller’s Bread, Pikeville: dishwasher, Mon./Wed./Fri., 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Apply in person at 3097 Main St.
• Decorating? Walgreens Dunlap, 20% off select holiday decor through Nov. 28. You need a free myWalgreens account.

🚒 Fill the Truck for Christmas: First Responders Collect Toys at the Dunlap Walmart Dec. 5

The Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department shared the poster for “First Responders’ Stuff the Truck,” a holiday toy and donation drive for local children.

• When: Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Where: Dunlap Walmart, 16773 Rankin Avenue.
• What to bring: New, unwrapped toys or a money donation.
• Who’s taking part: The poster shows the Sequatchie County Rescue Squad, the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, the Dunlap Police Department, the Dunlap Fire Department, Lions International and Thrive Sequatchie, along with Walmart, the Chamber and Tractor Supply.
• Questions: Contact the Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department through its directory listing or Facebook page.

What it means for you: A toy drive is like a barn raising for Christmas morning. Nobody has to carry the whole load, and every toy adds a board. Pick up one extra toy while you’re shopping in the next three weeks and keep it in the trunk so it’s ready on Dec. 5. Toys need to be unwrapped so volunteers can match them with the right child.

👉 Read more on Dunlap.Today · Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department on Dunlap.Directory

🪓 Hit the Bullseye on Cherry Street: Small Town Hatchet Shares Prices, Hours and Holiday Party Booking

Small Town Hatchet, the axe-throwing venue at 162 Cherry Street in Dunlap, has posted its everyday prices and hours. It’s also inviting local businesses to book holiday parties.

• One hour of axe throwing: $25 for adults 16 and up, $15 for youth ages 8 to 15. Prices for kids under 8 and for league play weren’t listed, so ask.
• Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 5–9 p.m. · Friday, 5–10 p.m. · Saturday, noon–10 p.m.
• Good for: Family outings, date nights, team building, league play and celebrations.
• Holiday parties: The venue hosts company holiday parties, employee appreciation events, team building and private group parties. Party pricing and packages weren’t listed, so call or message to book.
• Contact: (423) 313-5883 · smalltownhatchet.com

What it means for you: Planning an office party is a bit like picking a potluck dish. You want something everybody will actually enjoy. An hour of throwing at a target gets folks laughing and talking, even the quiet ones. If you’re in charge of your workplace party, call this week. December Saturdays fill up fast.

👉 Read more on Dunlap.Today · Holiday parties on Dunlap.Today · Small Town Hatchet on Dunlap.Directory

💼 Two Jobs to Pass Along: A Bakery Dishwasher in Pikeville and a Maintenance Pro for Dunlap Rentals

Two Valley openings came up this week. One is a steady part-time job. The other is a good fit for a handy person with their own business.

Miller’s Bread, Pikeville: part-time dishwasher

• Shifts: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Starting pay: $8.50 an hour.
• Perks: A free meal and a free drink or specialty coffee every workday, plus a free dessert every week.
• After one year: One week of paid vacation and five days of paid sick leave.
• To apply: Stop by in person at 3097 Main Street, Pikeville. Phone: (423) 447-2253.

Premier Management Group: maintenance professional for Dunlap rentals

• Who they want: A dependable, fully insured maintenance pro who can show proof of insurance, with fair pricing and pride in the work.
• Why local matters: The company’s office is in Middle Tennessee, so it wants someone close by who can respond quickly to repair calls.
• To ask or recommend someone: Call 615-989-7973. The company welcomes referrals.

What it means for you: The bakery job is like a good fence post. It’s short hours, but it’s steady, and the perks add up. Four hours, three days a week, could suit a retiree, a parent with kids in school or someone easing back into work. The maintenance job is more like a standing order. It’s steady repair calls for someone who already has the tools and the insurance. If you know a good handyman, pass along the number.

👉 Miller’s Bread job on Dunlap.Today · Miller’s Bread on Dunlap.Directory · Maintenance pro wanted on Dunlap.Today

🎄 Deck the Mantel for Less: 20% Off Select Holiday Decor at Walgreens in Dunlap

The Walgreens store in Dunlap is advertising 20% off select holiday decor, in the store and online.

• Good through: Saturday, Nov. 28.
• What you need: A myWalgreens account (the store’s free rewards program). Exclusions and restrictions apply, so check the details at the register or online.
• Where: 14857 Rankin Avenue, Dunlap. Phone: (423) 949-7703.

What it means for you: Buying decor on sale is like picking apples while they’re on the tree. Wait too long and the best ones are gone. If you need a new wreath, stocking hooks or tinsel, set up the free account before you go and the discount will be ready. And while you’re there, you can pick up a toy for Stuff the Truck.

👉 Read more on Dunlap.Today · Walgreens on Dunlap.Directory

💜 Last Call for Bids: The Season of Giving Auction for Alzheimer’s Research Closes Tonight at 6

The Sequatchie Valley Walk for Alzheimer’s is running a Season of Giving Online Auction on its Facebook page. It benefits the Pat Summitt Foundation, which works toward treatments and a cure for Alzheimer’s.

• Deadline: Bidding ends today, Saturday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. Winners will be notified after it closes.
• What’s up for bid: Themed baskets, gift certificates, sports memorabilia, holiday treasures and more.
• How to bid: Comment your bid under the picture of the item on the group’s Facebook post. Read the “All Comments” section first.
• Pickup: Sequatchie County Public Library, Nov. 16–20, during regular hours. The post says pickup is closed Thursday unless you make plans ahead.
• Paying: Cash, a check made out to The Pat Summitt Foundation, or Venmo as listed in the post. Shipping is available at the winner’s cost.

What it means for you: A charity auction is like a bake sale where the cake comes back to your house. You get a gift and a good cause in the same trip. If you’ve been watching an item, put your final bid in before supper. If you win, mark your pickup day on the calendar.

👉 Read more on Dunlap.Today · Sequatchie County Public Library on Dunlap.Directory

🍲 Small Finds Around the Valley

• The Southern Pantry, Dunlap: Open today after breakfast, taking burger and pizza orders until 3:30 p.m., with homemade chili for the cooler weather. 62 Jones Drive, (423) 834-4663. Hours can change day to day, so call first. Dunlap.Today · Dunlap.Directory
• Morgan Brothers BBQ, Pikeville: A smoked prime rib sandwich with one side for $10 this weekend. The Friday night buffet (5–8 p.m., $21) is back next Friday. 38408 US-127, (423) 447-6423. Dunlap.Today · Dunlap.Directory

✅ Your Saturday Main Street Checklist

• ☐ Before 6 p.m. today: Place any last bids on the Season of Giving auction.
• ☐ Write on the calendar: Stuff the Truck, Sat., Dec. 5, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Dunlap Walmart.
• ☐ Buy one new toy, leave it unwrapped, and keep it in the car.
• ☐ Know someone who needs work? Tell them about Miller’s Bread (apply in person) or call 615-989-7973 for the maintenance job.
• ☐ Planning a work party? Call Small Town Hatchet at (423) 313-5883.
• ☐ Decorating? Set up a free myWalgreens account and shop by Nov. 28.

The practical rule: Write the date down and put the toy in the trunk today. Good intentions keep better on paper.

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📖 Plain-English Glossary

• Stuff the Truck: A donation drive where people fill a truck (here, at Walmart) with toys or gifts for local kids.
• Unwrapped toy: A new toy left in its store packaging, not gift-wrapped, so volunteers can see what it is and match it to a child.
• League play: Regular, scheduled games where the same players or teams compete over several weeks.
• Proof of insurance: A paper or certificate from an insurance company showing a contractor is covered if something goes wrong on a job.
• myWalgreens: Walgreens’ free rewards account. You need it to get this decor discount.
• Paid time off: Days you’re paid for even though you aren’t working, like vacation or sick days.

❓ FAQ

When and where is Stuff the Truck?

Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dunlap Walmart, 16773 Rankin Avenue. Bring new, unwrapped toys or a money donation for local children.

How much does axe throwing cost at Small Town Hatchet?

One hour is $25 for adults 16 and up and $15 for youth ages 8 to 15. It’s open Tuesday and Thursday 5–9 p.m., Friday 5–10 p.m. and Saturday noon–10 p.m. at 162 Cherry Street. Call (423) 313-5883.

Can my business book a holiday party there?

Yes. Small Town Hatchet hosts company holiday parties, employee appreciation events, team building and private parties. Pricing and packages weren’t posted, so call or message the venue.

What does the Miller’s Bread job pay?

Starting pay is $8.50 an hour for Monday, Wednesday and Friday shifts, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You get a free meal and drink each workday and a free dessert each week. After one year, you’re eligible for a week of paid vacation and five sick days. Apply in person at 3097 Main Street, Pikeville.

Who should call about the Dunlap maintenance job?

A dependable maintenance professional with full insurance and proof of it. Call Premier Management Group at 615-989-7973. Referrals are welcome.

How do I get the Walgreens decor discount?

Sign in with a myWalgreens account. The 20% off select holiday decor runs through Nov. 28, in store and online, with some exclusions.

I won an auction item. Where do I get it?

Pick it up at the Sequatchie County Public Library, Nov. 16–20, during regular hours. The post says pickup is closed Thursday unless you’ve made plans ahead.

🔗 Other Resources

• Dunlap.Today: Stuff the Truck toy drive, Dec. 5
• Dunlap.Directory: Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department
• Dunlap.Today: Small Town Hatchet prices and hours
• Dunlap.Today: Small Town Hatchet holiday parties
• Dunlap.Directory: Small Town Hatchet
• Dunlap.Today: Miller’s Bread is hiring a dishwasher
• Dunlap.Directory: Miller’s Bread
• Dunlap.Today: Maintenance professional wanted for Dunlap rentals
• Dunlap.Today: Walgreens holiday decor sale
• Dunlap.Directory: Walgreens
• Dunlap.Today: Season of Giving Online Auction
• Dunlap.Directory: Sequatchie County Public Library
• Dunlap.Today: The Southern Pantry burgers, pizza and chili
• Dunlap.Directory: The Southern Pantry
• Dunlap.Today: Morgan Brothers BBQ buffet and prime rib special
• Dunlap.Directory: Morgan Brothers BBQ
• Dunlap.Today: New Businesses
• Dunlap.Directory
• Dunlap.Today

🌿 Keep Learning, Stay Calm

This Saturday’s Main Street is mostly about neighbors helping neighbors. There’s a toy for a child, a bid for a good cause, a job tip for a friend and a little fun on Cherry Street. You don’t have to do all of it. Pick one thing, write it on the fridge and enjoy the sunshine while it’s here.

👉 Read more calm, practical Valley news anytime at Dunlap.Today.