⚡ Soccer Tonight at 7, Vote Tomorrow Without the College ID, Then Heat, Frost and a Free Saturday

Or: Kickoff Soon vs. Sale Creek, Early Voting Opens Wednesday, Near-Record Warmth Through Thursday, and a 40-Degree Weekend Stack

By Thomas Seest, Dunlap.Today · Tuesday, October 13, 2026

It’s Tuesday evening in the Valley. If your group chat is still arguing about kickoff, early voting and whether you need a hoodie yet — short answer: soccer tonight, vote tomorrow, jacket by Friday night.

Yesterday’s Columbus Day / $18 jobs / roads roundup still holds as reminders at the bottom. What’s live right now: the Lady Indians (13-1-1) host Sale Creek tonight (MaxPreps still lists 7 p.m. CDT; school page TBD), early voting opens tomorrow and your college ID won’t get you in, NWS Dunlap shows highs near 88 through Thursday, Friday ~77 with gusts ~25, then Saturday night near 40, homecoming is Friday (parade morning, football 7 p.m.), and Saturday is packed with free/cheap hangouts plus a side-hustle deadline Wednesday.

⏱️ What this means for you in 30 seconds

• Tonight: Lady Indians vs. Sale Creek. MaxPreps: Tue., Oct. 13, 7:00 p.m. School page still TBD — confirm before you leave. Tuesday is the 13th, not the 14th. Low near 61.
• Tomorrow: Early voting opens Wed., Oct. 14 – Thu., Oct. 29. Call 423-949-2431. Bring a TN or federal photo ID. College IDs don’t count.
• Weather: Highs near 88 Wed.–Thu. Friday ~77 (NW gusts ~25), night ~43. Saturday ~64, Saturday night ~40 with frost potential.
• Fri.: Homecoming parade morning (~9:30 — call ahead). Football vs. Community (0-8), 7 p.m. Hoodie + blanket.
• Sat.: Free Days of Yesteryear + YE Day / market 9–1. Last warm outdoor window is Tue.–Thu.
• Money: Aerotek Dunlap supervisor listing closes Wed. Trekline / Express $18 day shifts — confirm still open. YE Day Sat. for youth vendors.

⚽ Tonight: Lady Indians vs. Sale Creek — Kickoff Listed at 7

MaxPreps’ match page and team schedule both still list Sale Creek at Sequatchie County, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7:00 p.m. CDT. The Lady Indians enter at 13-1-1 (4-0 district). Sale Creek is 4-5 after a 4-0 play-in win over CCSE. The school’s soccer page still marks district playoffs Oct. 12–16 as TBD — confirm before you drive if you’re leaving work late.

A Monday local post that said “Tuesday, Oct. 14” is wrong on the date. Tuesday is the 13th.

Why it matters: a win punches a region berth for Tue., Oct. 20 (Class A pairs district winner and runner-up). Free entertainment, home crowd, warm kickoff (high near 88 today). Bring a chair.

What it means for you: If you can only do one weeknight, make it tonight. Screenshot MaxPreps, leave early for parking, and text the group the school-page time if it finally posts. ACT Event 2 paper/online windows are also this week for seniors — ask counseling which day is yours if you haven’t yet.

👉 Read more (MaxPreps: Sale Creek @ Sequatchie) · SCHS soccer schedule · ACT Senior Retake dates

🗳️ Tomorrow: Early Voting Opens — Leave the College ID at Home

Early voting for the Tuesday, Nov. 3 state and federal general election runs Wednesday, Oct. 14, through Thursday, Oct. 29. No excuse needed in Tennessee.

Sequatchie County Election Commission: 423-949-2431 · 68 Spring St., Dunlap. Listed office hours are Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. — early-voting hours can differ, and the full schedule still wasn’t crystal-clear online. Call ahead.

The ID rule trips up first-time and college voters: you need a federal or Tennessee state photo ID (driver’s license, state photo ID, passport, military ID). Expired ones still work. College student IDs and out-of-state IDs are NOT accepted. Sample ballot: GoVoteTN.gov.

What it means for you: Home from college for the weekend? Do early voting on a lunch break this week, not Election Day chaos. Put your TN license with your keys tonight. Glance at the sample ballot once so the amendment questions aren’t a surprise. This is not an endorsement of any race or amendment.

👉 Read more (TN Secretary of State: voter ID) · GoVoteTN · Dunlap.Today: Courthouse Corner

🌡️ Heat Through Thursday, Then Frost-Risk Saturday — Hoodie for Homecoming

Live NWS Dunlap (MapClick updated late this afternoon; grid forecast ~1:26 p.m. CT): this afternoon near 88, tonight clear/patchy fog near 61, Wednesday and Thursday highs near 88, then the week flips.

• Friday: sunny high near 77, Northwest wind 0–15 mph with gusts as high as 25; Friday night mostly clear near 43.
• Saturday: sunny near 64; Saturday night clear near 40 with regional frost potential.
• Sunday–Monday: highs near 67–70; nights in the mid-40s.

Homecoming is still Friday, Oct. 16: parade in the morning (library lists ~9:30 a.m.; an earlier line said 9 — call ahead or show up early), then Community (0-8) at Sequatchie (4-3, 2-1 region), 7 p.m. City Hall meets Thu., Oct. 15, 5 p.m. at 15595 Rankin Ave.; if the agenda isn’t posted, call 423-949-2115. School board met Monday at Griffith — agenda is online; outcomes weren’t posted yet when we checked.

What it means for you: T-shirt weather through Thursday. Midweek is your last easy paddle/climb window. Friday: t-shirt at kickoff, hoodie by halftime, blanket if you stay late. Don’t plan a burn pile for gusty Friday even though permits start Thursday.

👉 Read more (NWS Dunlap forecast) · MaxPreps: Community @ Sequatchie · City of Dunlap: government

🎉 Cheap/Free Weekend Stack + Last Warm Outdoor Window

If the group chat wants free or nearly free plans:

• Sat.–Sun., Oct. 17–18 — Days of Yesteryear: Coops Creek Commons, 287 Pine St. Gates 8 a.m. CDT, free admission and parking. Antique tractors, food booths, crafts. Chamber: 423-949-7608.
• Sat., Oct. 17, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. — Farmers Market + Young Entrepreneurs Day: Harris Park / Jeff Johnson Pavilion. Youth vendors welcome (homemade/homegrown).
• Cake Pops By Chelsey: full restock + sauces listed for Oct. 17–18 — check their page/social for hours.
• Mon., Oct. 19 — Pyro Pies in Dunlap: Mountain Valley Bank, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Central (live on pyropies.com).
• Southern Pantry: scratch lunch on Jones Drive — (423) 709-6941.
• Paddle before it cools: Sequatchie River Outfitters still lists singles $45, tandems $65, BYO shuttle $15, riverside camp $35 (renters 16+). Do it Tue.–Thu. while highs sit near 88.
• Climb: Foster Falls / Denny Cove need free permits; bring your own water.
• Sun., Oct. 18 — UTC star party (Eastern time): doors 6:30 p.m. ET = 5:30 p.m. our time; program “Milankovitch Cycles and Ice Ages.” Free.
• Library note: Thrive Tribe hangout was 4 p.m. today — if you missed it, next teen window is on the library calendar.

What it means for you: Saturday morning can be market + tractors without spending much. Save Pyro for Monday after class/work. If you camp Saturday, pack a real sleeping bag — that ~40° night is not a meme.

👉 Read more (Days of Yesteryear) · YE Day · Pyro Pies schedule · Sequatchie River Outfitters

💸 Side Hustle / Jobs — One Deadline Hits Wednesday

Aerotek still lists Dunlap Production Supervisor roles around $58,000–$68,000 with an anticipated close of Wed., Oct. 14. Call 1-888-AEROTEK and confirm the plant/shift before you rearrange your week — the public board doesn’t name the plant.

Still worth a confirm-this-week call from Monday’s edition: Trekline Motorsports shipping/warehouse at $18/hr, Mon.–Fri. 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (info@treklinemotorsports.com), and Express Leak Test Technician in Dunlap at $18–$20/hr, 6:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (931-210-5555) — the Express listing still showed “urgently hiring” when we rechecked.

Paychecks for Patriots at Chatt State was earlier today (ended ~1 p.m. CT) — if you missed it, jobs4tn.gov and dunlap.directory stay open. YE Day Saturday is the low-friction side-hustle play if you sell homemade goods.

What it means for you: Day shifts that end mid-afternoon keep nights free for games and hangouts. Hit Aerotek before Wednesday’s close if supervisor path is your lane; otherwise email/call the $18 leads and ask if they’re still filling.

👉 Read more (Aerotek / iHire: Dunlap supervisor) · Trekline hiring · Express: Leak Test Technician

📅 Your Week-Ahead Phone List (Tue., Oct. 13 – Tue., Oct. 20)

• Tue., Oct. 13 (tonight): Lady Indians vs. Sale Creek, 7 p.m. (MaxPreps; confirm). High near 88, low near 61. Thrive Tribe was 4 p.m.
• Wed., Oct. 14: Wild West Wednesday. Early voting opens (through Oct. 29) — 423-949-2431. Aerotek supervisor listing anticipated close. ACT online window continues.
• Thu., Oct. 15: Together Forever Thursday. City Hall 5 p.m., 15595 Rankin Ave. State burn permits required starting today (skip Friday if gusty).
• Fri., Oct. 16: Go Indians Friday. Parade morning (~9:30 — call ahead). Homecoming vs. Community, 7 p.m. High ~77, night ~43. Hoodie.
• Sat., Oct. 17: Days of Yesteryear (gates 8 a.m.). Market + YE Day 9–1. High ~64, night ~40.
• Sun., Oct. 18: Yesteryear day two. UTC star party (doors 5:30 our time).
• Mon., Oct. 19: Pyro Pies at Mountain Valley Bank, 11–6 CT. Library Scoops ‘n Stories 6 p.m. (wizard theme — storytime/craft free).
• Tue., Oct. 20: Free flu shots 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Health Dept., 16939 Rankin Ave. (walk-in). Possible soccer region if tonight goes well.
• Look-ahead: Great Pumpkin Festival, Sat., Oct. 24, 3–5 p.m., Dunlap UMC.

✅ Your Gen Z This-Week Checklist

• ✅ Tonight 7 p.m.: Lady Indians vs. Sale Creek — confirm time, bring a chair.
• ✅ Find your TN license tonight. Early voting opens Wednesday. College IDs don’t work.
• ✅ Do outdoor plans Tue.–Thu. while highs sit near 88.
• ✅ Friday: hoodie + blanket in the car for homecoming.
• ✅ Saturday: free tractors + market; sleep bag if you camp (night ~40).
• ✅ Aerotek closes Wednesday — call if supervisor roles fit. Confirm $18 day shifts still open.
• ✅ Monday: Pyro Pies 11–6 CT. Tuesday the 20th: free flu shots if you need them.

Practical rule: Screenshot the phone list, set alerts for soccer tonight and early voting Wednesday, and put a hoodie in the car before Friday.

— Dunlap.Today

📚 Plain-English Local Glossary

• Early voting: Voting in person before Election Day at your county’s early-voting site. In Tennessee, you don’t need a reason.
• Voter photo ID: A Tennessee or federal photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, passport, military). Expired is OK. College and out-of-state IDs are not.
• District semifinal: The playoff round inside your district; winners (and often runners-up) move to region.
• Region tournament: The TSSAA playoff round after district. Class A girls soccer region window starts Oct. 20.
• YE Day: Young Entrepreneurs Day — youth vendors sell homemade/homegrown goods at the farmers market.
• Burn permit: Free same-day state permission required for outdoor debris burns Oct. 15–May 15 in Tennessee (BurnSafeTN.org).
• Eastern vs. Central: Chattanooga is one hour ahead of Dunlap, so a 6:30 p.m. ET door time is 5:30 p.m. our time.
• Evaluation-to-hire: You start through a staffing company; the employer can hire you directly if it’s a fit.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is soccer tonight really at 7?

MaxPreps still lists Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7:00 p.m. CDT. The school soccer page still says TBD for Oct. 12–16 playoffs. Confirm before you leave if your timing is tight. Tuesday is the 13th, not the 14th.

Can I vote early with my college ID?

No. Tennessee accepts only federal or Tennessee state photo IDs. Expired ones are OK. College IDs and out-of-state IDs are not.

Where do I early vote in Sequatchie County?

Call the Election Commission at 423-949-2431 for the location and hours. Early voting runs Oct. 14–29.

How cold is homecoming / Saturday night?

NWS (updated this afternoon) has a Friday high near 77 and Friday night near 43, then Saturday night near 40 with frost potential. Recheck weather.gov Friday — forecasts shift.

What’s actually free this weekend?

Days of Yesteryear (gates 8 a.m., free admission/parking), walking the farmers market, and (if you go) the UTC star party Sunday. YE Day is free to browse; vendors sell goods. Pyro Pies Monday is pay-for-pizza.

Are the $18 jobs still open?

Trekline and Express were still listed when we rechecked Tuesday evening. Email or call to confirm before you plan around them. Aerotek’s supervisor listing is anticipated to close Wednesday.

🔗 Other Resources

• Dunlap.Today
• MaxPreps: Lady Indians soccer
• TN Secretary of State: voter ID
• GoVoteTN
• NWS Dunlap point forecast
• City of Dunlap
• BurnSafeTN
• Sequatchie River Outfitters
• UTC star party schedule
• Chamber: free flu shots Oct. 20
• Dunlap.Directory
• Jobs4TN

🌄 Busy Week, Easy Plan

Tonight’s the game. Tomorrow’s the ballot window. Midweek stays warm. Friday needs a hoodie. Saturday is free tractors and a market — and Saturday night reminds you it’s actually fall.

We’ll post the soccer result and any kickoff or agenda updates as they land. Read Dunlap.Today, and send us the games, hangouts, jobs and side hustles we should know about.