🏪 Thanksgiving Pies From a Dunlap Baker, Evening Jobs at P3 Custom Meats and a Spruced-Up Welcome Overlook

by Tom Seest | Nov 12, 2026 | Human Interest | 0 comments

🏪 Thanksgiving Pies From a Dunlap Baker, Evening Jobs at P3 Custom Meats and a Spruced-Up Welcome Overlook

Or: Yum Yums Goes Catering-Only After Friday, Two Ways to Hand Off Your Fix-It List, Friday Dinner Plates in Pikeville and Two Happy Dates for Your Calendar

By Thomas Seest, Dunlap.Today · Thursday, November 12, 2026

Good Thursday morning. It’s a breezy, cooler day with a string of frosty nights ahead, the kind of weather that sends folks to the kitchen and the to-do list. This week’s Main Street news fits right in, like a good casserole dish: something sweet, something hearty and something handy, all in one pan.

Here’s the roundup. Kate’s Simply Baked Dough in Dunlap is taking Thanksgiving dessert orders through Nov. 22. P3 Custom Meats north of Dunlap is hiring experienced help for an evening deer-processing shift. The scenic overlook that welcomes folks to Dunlap got a new rope fence, new signs and a deep cleaning, thanks to volunteers, TDOT and the Chamber. Yum Yums Take Out Cafe in South Pittsburg goes catering-only after this Friday and reopens New Year’s Day. Two businesses, FS Handyman and Property Services in Pikeville and Daus Contractor Services in Whitwell, want to take your fix-it list off your hands. Reflections Hair Salon in Pikeville has homemade dinner plates Friday. And two dates to circle: a free Friendsgiving in Pikeville on Nov. 22 and Santa’s First Rodeo in Coalmont on Dec. 5. A few small finds are at the end.

Time note: All times in this roundup are Central.

⏱️ What this means for you in 30 seconds
Want Thanksgiving pies without the baking? Message Kate’s Simply Baked Dough by Sun., Nov. 22. Phone listed: (423) 815-1676.
Know deer processing? P3 Custom Meats needs evening help, 4:30 p.m. to about 8–9 p.m. Call (423) 554-4288.
Yum Yums regulars: Get your last takeout plate by Friday, Nov. 13. Catering only after that, back Jan. 1.
Supper Friday the 13th: Hamburger steak plates at Reflections Hair Salon, Pikeville, after 10 a.m. Reserve: 423-447-6459.
Calendar: Free Friendsgiving Sun., Nov. 22, 2 p.m. (Mountain Glen, Pikeville). Santa’s First Rodeo Sat., Dec. 5, noon–4 p.m. (Coalmont).

🥧 Pies, Cheesecakes and Yeast Rolls: Kate’s Simply Baked Dough Opens Thanksgiving Orders

Kate’s Simply Baked Dough is a Dunlap baker run by Kate, a certified chef and baker. She is taking Thanksgiving dessert and baking orders through Nov. 22.

Pies and cobblers: Pumpkin, pecan or apple, plus peach cobbler.
Cheesecakes: Mini, or 6-inch to 12-inch. Holiday flavors include pumpkin, salted caramel apple and cookie butter.
House specials: “Slice of Heaven” (chocolate cake with homemade caramel, whipped topping and toffee) and Caramel Apple Pudding (vanilla pudding, Biscoff cookies, homemade apple pie filling and caramel).
Also: Chocolate chip cookie cakes (6 to 12 inches), yeast rolls and cinnamon rolls. Homemade butter can be added for an extra charge.
How to order: Send Kate a message. Her directory listing says Facebook Messenger works best, or call (423) 815-1676.
Not stated: Prices and pickup times weren’t in the post. Ask when you order.

What it means for you: Ordering dessert is like asking your best-cooking aunt to bring the pies. One less thing in your oven on the big day. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, so the Nov. 22 deadline comes up quick. Pick your pie today and send the message before you forget.

🦌 Now Hiring: An Evening Deer-Processing Shift at P3 Custom Meats

P3 Custom Meats, the butcher shop and processor at 27015 US 127 just north of Dunlap, is busy with hunting season. It’s looking for experienced processing staff for a seasonal second shift.

Hours: 4:30 p.m. to about 8 or 9 p.m. The end time depends on how many deer come in that day.
The work: Deer processing only.
Must have: Prior experience in a processing setting.
To apply: Call (423) 554-4288 or message the shop on social media.
Not stated: Pay and how many weeks the shift will last.

What it means for you: A seasonal shift is like helping a neighbor bring in hay. It’s busy for a while, then it’s done, and a little extra money comes in before Christmas. If you or someone you know has cut meat before and has free evenings, it’s worth a call. Hunters can take it as a sign the shop is staffing up to keep things moving this season.

🌄 Dunlap’s Front Porch Got a Fresh Coat: The Scenic Overlook Is Spruced Up

The scenic overlook that welcomes visitors to Dunlap got a full refresh after months of work by volunteers, the local TDOT office and the Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce.

New rope fence: A 3-inch rope fence now runs end to end along the pillars.
New reader board: It honors Sequatchie County farms that have been worked continuously for 100 years.
New signs: They list the state laws against littering and vandalism.
Who pitched in: Devon Decker and Brandon Southerland started it by cutting locks and clearing trash off the pillar chains. David Keith of DC Power Wash Solutions in Dunlap gave his own time to deep-clean the concrete, pillars, trash cans and signs.

What it means for you: The overlook is Dunlap’s front porch. It’s the first thing a lot of visitors see, and paragliders and sightseers stop there too. A clean porch tells company you’re glad they came. Next time you drive by, pull over, read the century-farm board and help keep it nice by packing out your trash.

🍽️ Yum Yums Takes a Holiday Break From Walk-Ins and Goes Catering-Only

Yum Yums Take Out Cafe in South Pittsburg, known for homemade hot plates, is switching to catering orders only for the holidays.

Last day for walk-in takeout: This Friday, Nov. 13.
After that: Catering and special orders only through the end of the year.
Back open to everyone: New Year’s Day.
To order catering: Call the cafe. Its directory listing gives (423) 618-7967 and 104 4th Street, South Pittsburg.

What it means for you: This isn’t a goodbye. It’s more like a cook stepping into the back kitchen to handle the big holiday orders. If Yum Yums is your regular lunch, plan one more plate by Friday. If you’re hosting an office party or a family gathering, they’re still cooking for you, just by order.

🔧 One Call for the Fix-It List: FS Handyman in Pikeville and Daus Contractor Services in Whitwell

If the honey-do list is longer than the porch, two Valley businesses want to help.

FS Handyman and Property Services (Pikeville): General handyman work, appliance repair and installation, doors, windows, flooring and drywall, basic plumbing and electrical, landscaping and drainage, gutters, decks and fences, and junk and debris hauling. It also does turnover work for landlords and realtors. Call (423) 298-6840 or email dakotahandyman2025@gmail.com.
Daus Contractor Services (Whitwell): From Daus Building Supply & Hardware. You make one call, Daus reviews and quotes the job, you approve it, a contractor team does the work and you make one payment to Daus. Jobs include painting, roofing, flooring, framing, decks, drywall, plumbing, electrical and consulting. Call (423) 949-2820. The store is at 1827 Press Pickett Road, Whitwell.
Prices: Neither post listed prices. Ask for a written quote.

What it means for you: Hiring three different tradesmen for one job is like herding cats. One phone number is a lot easier on the nerves. Before cold weather settles in, walk around the house, write down what needs fixing (gutters, a sticky door, a soft spot in the deck) and call for a quote.

👉 FS Handyman on Dunlap.Today · Daus Contractor Services on Dunlap.Today · FS Handyman on Dunlap.Directory · Daus Building Supply & Hardware on Dunlap.Directory

🍲 Friday Supper, Salon-Style: Homemade Plates at Reflections in Pikeville

Reflections Hair Salon in Pikeville is selling homemade dinner plates for pickup this Friday, Nov. 13.

On the plate: Hamburger steak with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, pinto beans and homemade rolls.
Dessert: Banana pudding or chocolate lava cake.
Pickup: Anytime after 10 a.m. at the salon. Its directory listing gives 284 Cumberland Ave., Pikeville.
To reserve: Call or text 423-447-6459.
Not stated: The price per plate. Ask when you reserve.

What it means for you: A plate like this is supper from a neighbor’s kitchen, and nobody has to wash a pot. If Friday’s a busy one, reserve today and pick it up on your way home.

🗓️ Two Happy Dates: A Free Friendsgiving in Pikeville and Santa’s First Rodeo in Coalmont

Two friendly gatherings are coming up. Write them down now.

Free Friendsgiving (Pikeville): Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. at the Mountain Glen Pavilion, on the grounds of Mountain Glen RV Park & Campground. It’s free, open to everyone and no RSVP is needed. Bring a side dish to share if you’d like. The campground’s listing gives 6182 Brockdell Rd. and (423) 225-2566. Driving tip from the listing: RVs and trailers should come in by way of Hwy 111, not the steep mountain roads off Hwy 28.
Santa’s First Rodeo (Coalmont): Saturday, Dec. 5, noon to 4 p.m. at the UT Education Center, 7852 TN-56 (the old Coalmont School cafeteria). $20 per child includes one professional digital photo with Santa from Running On Faith Photography. Extra photos are $5. There will be hot chocolate for sale, silent auction baskets, games and a goody bag for every child. Money raised helps the Grundy County Saddle Club bring a live rodeo to Grundy County in 2027. To sign up, text “SANTA” to 931-952-2736.

What it means for you: A potluck is like a quilt. Everybody brings a square and it turns out warm. If you’re new to the Valley or your family’s far away, Friendsgiving is an easy way to meet folks. And a Santa photo that also helps bring a rodeo to the mountain is two good things in one trip.

👉 Friendsgiving on Dunlap.Today · Santa’s First Rodeo on Dunlap.Today · Mountain Glen RV Park & Campground on Dunlap.Directory · Grundy County Saddle Club on Dunlap.Directory

🧺 Small Finds on Main Street

Good News Roasters pastries (Soddy-Daisy): The faith-based mobile coffee cafe on Dayton Pike now offers homemade cinnamon rolls with icing, chocolate chip cookies, brownie cookies and muffins. (423) 644-8741. Dunlap.Today · Directory
Faithfully Fresh Cleaning: This local house-cleaning service has new Friday openings for new clients. The owner prefers a text to (423) 635-6525, or a Facebook message. The post didn’t say which towns it serves, so ask. Dunlap.Today

✅ Your Main Street Checklist

✅ Want pies without the baking? Message Kate’s Simply Baked Dough before Sun., Nov. 22.
✅ Experienced with deer processing? Call P3 Custom Meats at (423) 554-4288 about the evening shift.
✅ Yum Yums regular? Get your takeout plate by Friday. Catering only until Jan. 1.
✅ Fix-it list getting long? Write it down, then ask FS Handyman or Daus for a written quote.
✅ Easy Friday supper? Reserve a plate from Reflections at 423-447-6459.
✅ Calendar: Friendsgiving Nov. 22 at 2 p.m.; Santa’s First Rodeo Dec. 5, noon–4. Text “SANTA” to sign up.
✅ Passing the overlook? Stop, enjoy the view and take your trash with you.

Practical rule: When a business gives you a deadline, set your reminder two days early. Holiday kitchens fill up before the cutoff, not on it.

— Dunlap.Today

📚 Plain-English Main Street Glossary

Catering-only: The restaurant cooks for events and big orders, but you can’t walk in and order a plate.
Second shift: The evening work hours, after the day crew goes home.
Seasonal job: Work that lasts only during a busy time of year, like hunting season.
Turnover services: Cleaning and repairs to get a rental or house ready for the next tenant or owner.
Written quote (estimate): The price for a job, put on paper before the work starts.
TDOT: The Tennessee Department of Transportation, which takes care of state roads and roadside spots like overlooks.
Century farm: A farm that’s been worked for 100 years or more.
Potluck: A meal where everyone brings a dish to share.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When is the deadline for Kate’s Simply Baked Dough Thanksgiving orders?

Nov. 22. Send Kate a message (her listing says Facebook Messenger works best) or call (423) 815-1676. The menu includes pumpkin, pecan and apple pies and cobblers, cheesecakes, cookie cakes, yeast rolls and cinnamon rolls. Prices weren’t posted.

What job is P3 Custom Meats hiring for?

Experienced processing staff for a seasonal second shift doing deer processing only. Hours are 4:30 p.m. to about 8 or 9 p.m., depending on the day’s volume. Call (423) 554-4288. The shop is at 27015 US 127, Dunlap.

What changed at the Dunlap scenic overlook?

A new 3-inch rope fence along the pillars, a reader board honoring Sequatchie County’s 100-year farms, signs about littering and vandalism laws, and a full power-washing. Volunteers, the local TDOT office and the Chamber worked on it together.

Is Yum Yums Take Out Cafe closing for good?

No. After Friday, Nov. 13, it’s taking catering and special orders only. It reopens to the public on New Year’s Day. For catering, call the cafe. Its directory listing gives (423) 618-7967.

How does Daus Contractor Services work?

Call Daus Building Supply at (423) 949-2820. They review and quote your project. Once you approve it, a contractor team does the work and you make one payment to Daus.

How do I get a dinner plate from Reflections Hair Salon?

Call or text 423-447-6459 to reserve one. Pickup is after 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, at the salon in Pikeville. The price wasn’t listed.

Do I need to RSVP for the Friendsgiving in Pikeville?

No. It’s free and open to everyone on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. at the Mountain Glen Pavilion. Bring a side dish if you’d like.

How do I sign up for Santa’s First Rodeo?

Text “SANTA” to 931-952-2736. It’s Saturday, Dec. 5, from noon to 4 p.m. at the UT Education Center in Coalmont. Cost is $20 per child, which includes one digital photo with Santa.

🔗 Other Resources

🌿 Keep Learning, Stay Calm

This week’s Main Street is about neighbors making the holidays a little lighter. A baker will make the pies, a butcher shop is adding hands, volunteers shined up the town’s front porch, and a cafe is busy cooking for gatherings. You don’t have to do it all. Pick the one deadline that matters most to you, put it on the calendar today, and enjoy a cup of coffee while the frost melts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions