Library Resources
Tennessee Electronic Library
The Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) is an amazing FREE resource available to all Tennessee residents! Whether you’re a student, educator, researcher, or just someone who loves learning, TEL has something for you! 🧑🎓👩🏫
Here’s how you can use it:
📖✏️Students can access research databases, e-books, and study tools to help with homework and projects.
🍎📝Teachers can find lesson plans, educational resources, and scholarly articles to enhance their curriculum.
🔬🧠Researchers can dive into academic journals, digital archives, and other valuable sources of information for in-depth studies.
💼📊🚀Entrepreneurs & Professionals can use TEL to access industry reports, business databases, market research, and career development resources to help grow their businesses or advance their careers.
🌍📘Anyone can explore a vast range of topics, from history to health, technology to literature, all at your fingertips!
Simply visit https://tntel.info/ and dive into a world of knowledge. This is a free tool! You don’t even need a library card!🌐💡
FREE Language Lessons
Looking for a flexible, friendly way to learn languages online? 🌍✨
Through TEL, all Tennesseans get free access to Transparent Language Online, including a full American Sign Language (ASL) course. ✋🤟
The ASL program—created in partnership with Signing Savvy—features 77 lessons, 800+ sign videos, fingerspelling practice, and insights into Deaf culture. It’s a great starting point for anyone wanting to build a solid foundation in ASL at their own pace.
But ASL is just the beginning!
With Transparent Language Online, you can also:
🗣️Learn 110+ languages
👧Study English from 30+ different languages
📚Access KidSpeak – kid-friendly lessons
🌟Build all four core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing
✋Use mobile apps and save your progress across devices
Perfect for Spanish speakers, middle and high school students, college learners, and the public alike.
Getting started is easy: just register for a free account through TEL (Click Here to Get Started). Happy learning!
Games & More For Kids
Looking for a safe, engaging, kid-friendly space for online learning? 🧒🌈
TEL4U.org is designed especially for children Pre-K through Grade 5, giving young learners a trusted place to explore, play, and discover. It’s a fun, secure hub filled with educational tools hand-picked to support early learning and curiosity.
At TEL4U.org, kids can dive into:
📚 Homework help for all kinds of subjects
📖 eBooks to enjoy anytime, anywhere
🎮✨ Games & activities that make learning interactive and exciting
🌐 Safe, high-quality websites just for kids
🔍 Easy-to-use resources for reading, science, social studies, and more
The site is perfect for families, teachers, school librarians, and anyone who wants young learners to have a trusted online place to grow and explore. Kid-friendly layouts and simple navigation make it easy for children to use independently or with an adult.
Ready to get started?
Visit TEL4U.org to explore all the kid-focused resources, and check out tntel.info to discover the full range of educational tools available through TEL. 🌟
Friends of the Library
Free Little Libraries
Discover the joy of a Little Free Library—a community book-sharing box where anyone can take a book or leave a book, completely free. 📚💛 These little libraries run on the honor system: you never have to donate to take a book, but if you’re able, sharing a book later helps keep the magic going for everyone.
Here’s how it works:
📍 Find a Little Free Library near you
👀 Browse the books inside the box
📘 Pick a book or two—whatever catches your eye
😊 Enjoy your new read at home, the park, or anywhere!
🔄 Return the book to any Little Free Library when you’re done — OR keep it forever!
There are no fines, no fees, no cards, and no requirements—just a love of reading. Donations are always welcome, but never required. If you have books in good condition, you can place them directly into any Little Free Library box. 📦❤️
Do I need a library card?
📚 Nope! All you need is a desire to read and share.
Questions or comments?
📞 Call us at (423) 949-2357
📧 Email info@sequatchieibrary.org
While the Sequatchie County Public Library doesn’t maintain the Little Free Libraries directly, we’re happy to pass along any concerns or messages to the Friends of the Library, who lovingly care for them. 🌟
Help Us Share
Supporting early literacy in Sequatchie County is easy, meaningful, and something you can do anytime! 🌟📚 Thanks to our wonderful Friends of the Library, community donations help ensure that local children get the strongest possible start through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
Through this program—offered in partnership with the TN Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation and Sequatchie County—children from birth to age 5 receive a free book by mail every month. 💌📘 Sequatchie County covers half the cost of each child’s books, and the rest is made possible through generous community support.
Here’s how you can help:
💸 Donate in person at the library
🌐 Give online anytime: https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com/?country=US&affid=TNSEQUATCHIE
✉️ Mail a check, made payable to:
Sequatchie County Friends of the Library
Mail to:
Friends of the Library: Imagination Library
c/o Sequatchie County Public Library
227 Cherry Street
Dunlap, TN 37327
Every contribution—large or small—directly helps place books into the hands of young readers across our community. ❤️
Questions or want to get involved?
📧 Contact the Friends of the Library at info@sequatchiecofotl.org
Thank you for supporting early literacy in Sequatchie County! 🌈📖
Support Tennessee
Support Art & Literature in Tennessee simply by choosing a specialty license plate! 🎨📚
When you purchase a specialty plate:
💰 40% of revenue goes to the Tennessee Arts Commission
🛣️ 10% goes to the State Highway Fund
🌟 50% supports the organization associated with the plate
For example:
💖 The Dollywood Foundation Plate supports Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, helping children in Tennessee receive free books each month. More info
🎭 Other specialty plates support the Tennessee Arts Commission, funding arts programs across the state. More info
It’s an easy way to show your support for arts, culture, and early literacy while on the road! 🚗✨
Sequatchie
Sequatchie County
Adventure — right in your backyard! 🌄
Sequatchie County is a hidden gem of natural beauty, stretching across the scenic Sequatchie Valley on the Cumberland Plateau. Here, you’ll find lush forests, rolling farmland, a winding river valley, and charming small towns waiting to welcome you.
Whether you’re in the mood for outdoor adventures, historic exploration, or just a peaceful stroll — there’s something for everyone:
🌿 Hike or take a scenic drive through valley overlooks and forested ridges.
🚣 Paddle, fish, or relax along the peaceful waters of the Sequatchie River Blueway — a great way to connect with nature right nearby.
🍎 Experience the charm of small‑town life: stroll through historic downtown areas, visit local farms and orchards, pick fresh produce, and enjoy home‑style food and local shops.
Planning a visit or just curious what’s around? You can find more details about attractions, local events, and helpful visitor information on the county’s official page: Sequatchie County Government
Whether you live here or are just dropping by — we hope you take time to enjoy the beauty and community spirit of Sequatchie County.
Visit a State Park
Tennessee State Parks offer stunning waterfalls, scenic trails, peaceful lakes, and countless outdoor activities for all ages. Whether you’re looking for a day trip or an overnight adventure, there’s something for everyone.
There’s a lot more than just hiking and tent camping! Overnight options include hotel-style lodges, cozy cabins, and thousands of campsites, and many parks feature restaurants with on-site catering. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy eight parks with courses, including three signature Jack Nicklaus-designed Bear Trace courses.
Check out the Activities & Events section on the Tennessee State Parks website for a full list of activities and experiences.
All Tennessee State Parks are ready for you to choose your adventure—perfect for families, students, and anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors. 🌟
Start planning your visit today!
Visit Dunlap Coke Ovens
Entry and parking are free!
Just a short drive from downtown Dunlap, the Dunlap Coke Ovens Park & Museum offers a fascinating window into our region’s coal‑mining past and a beautiful place to explore today. The park spans 88 wooded acres and preserves the remains of 268 historic “beehive” coke ovens — echoes of the early 1900s when coal from nearby Fredonia Mountain was converted into industrial coke for iron and steel foundries.
At the heart of the park is a full‑size replica of the original company store, now home to the Coke Ovens Museum. Inside, you’ll find hundreds of mining artifacts, historical photographs, and documents — including the largest regional collection of coal‑mining images in Tennessee.
The grounds are open sunrise to sunset, year‑round, welcoming self‑guided hikes among the ovens, a creek, and shaded walking paths. The museum building is typically open weekends (April–November) for visitors.
Whether you’re interested in local history, geology, or simply a peaceful outdoor stroll, Dunlap Coke Ovens Park & Museum is a perfect getaway — right in our backyard.
For more info, including hours and contact details, visit the official website: cokeovens.com
We hope you’ll take the time to explore this special part of our community’s heritage.
Other Resources
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This resource page focuses on sites that are educational, informational, non-profit, and governmental resources. We do not post sites from private, for-profit legal or medical groups and informational sites that strongly advertise commercial products or services.
Kids
Business
SBA.gov
A great website that features small business education (see their library section) in addition to their small business loan guarantee programs and disadvantaged business programs.
The SBA also has an E-Business Learning Institute, which has many useful e-learning modules for small business. Visit this site at http://www.sba.gov/training/courses.html
FAMEE Foundation
The Foundation for the Advancement of Marketing Excellence in Entrepreneurs.
SCORE
The Service Corps of Retired Executives and their website features small business how to articles, as well as email counseling requests (free). This is a great place to find someone with specific industry expertise in the area you may be seeking.
Entrepreneurship.org
An entrepreneurial resource site from the Kaufmann Foundation, one of the nation’s most active foundations that supports entrepreneurship. This site lists not only their articles, but links to some of the best small business articles.
USA.GOV/Business
A “one stop shop” for business information pertaining to the federal government.
Entrepreneur Magazine
Another great magazine that is focused towards the small business owner.
Nolo.com
An outstanding legal site. Some of their legal references for small business are paid, but they also offer a large number of free articles.
Legal
Accessibility
Tennessee Library for Accessible Books & Media (LABM)
A free library program of over 150,000 recorded, large print, and braille materials available to residents of Tennessee who are not able to use standard print materials due to a visual or physical disability. The Tennessee Library for Accessible Books and Media (TLABM) partners with the National Library Service at the Library of Congress (NLS) to administer this free library service. Call them at (615) 741-3915 or (800) 342-3308 for more information.
Veterans
Veterans Crisis Line
You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.
TechGuide
Military OneSource
