Community Calendar

DeKalb County Clerk's Office to be Closed Good Friday and Saturday, April 29 & 30

The DeKalb County Clerk’s office is the only elected office with Saturday hours. In observance of certain Holidays, DeKalb County Elected officials are closed. All County offices are closed Friday March 29, 2024 observing Good Friday and the County Clerk’s office will remain closed Saturday March 30, 2024. They will return on Monday April 1, 2024. Also a reminder that the Kiosk outside will service a majority of vehicle renewals and is available 24/7.

Smithville Lions Club Annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction

The Smithville Lions Club Annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction will be April 6 at the DeKalb County Community Center from 7 to 10 a.m. The menu includes pancakes, freshly grilled sausage or bacon, fruit and orange juice, milk and coffee. The cost is $10 for adults and $ 6 for children under age 12. Tickets can be purchased before the event from Dr. Starla Meigs and Vester Parsley or at the door. A Silent Auction will have some great items for Mothers' Day. All proceeds will be used to help citizens in DeKalb County.

Holiday Schedule for County Offices

The Courthouse, all county elected offices, and the senior center will be closed on Good Friday. The county community complex, transfer station, and convenience sites will remain open.

Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing

A Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing hosted by Justin Potter Library and the DeKalb Prevention Coalition will be Monday, April 8 at Evins Park across from the Library. This is a Free Community Event! The partial solar eclipse will be visible from Smithville beginning at 12:45 p.m. and peaking at 2:03 p.m. Eclipse glasses will be available from 12 noon until 3 p.m. and 500 pairs of free glasses will be available (first come, first served). Stay at the park to enjoy! In case of rain, an event will be held inside Justin Potter Library. For more information call the library at 615-597- 4359 or find them on facebook and Instagram.

The DeKalb County Libraries Closed for Good Friday

The Justin Potter and Alexandria Libraries will be closed on Friday, March 29th in observance of Good Friday.

Annual Meeting of Cannady Cemetery Association

The annual meeting of the Cannady Cemetery Association will be March 30, 2024 in the Fellowship Hall of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Smithville at 10:00 a.m. All those interested in this historic cemetery are invited to attend. If you have any questions contact Denise Brown at 615-464-8633.

Family Easter Egg Hunt

Adults can get into the game too for Easter Egg Hunting at Allen’s Chapel Church. On Saturday, March 30, starting at 5:00 p.m., the church will host a Family Easter Egg Hunt. Kids will start the search and then the grown-up’s join the fun on a separate egg search. Nice prizes will go to the child and adult winners that find the golden egg. Games and food will follow the hunt. Rain or shine we’ll have plenty of fun! Come join us at Allen’s Chapel Church, 1027 Coconut Ridge Rd., Smithville.

Local SCV to dedicate memorial plaque to Confederate Veterans

To recognize the service and sacrifices of local Confederate soldiers, the Savage Goodner Camp 1513 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans is dedicating a memorial plaque to Confederate Veterans interred in the Mount Zion Cemetery, 6369 Lower Helton Road, Alexandria, Tennessee (adjacent to Mt. Zion Church).

The observance will be Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m. A brief ceremony at the cemetery with military and civilian re-enactors will accompany the unveiling of a memorial sign containing the names of the Confederate Veterans buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Mike Corley from McMinnville will be the featured speaker. Mr. Corley is the Commander of the Savage Goodner Camp and is related to one of the Confederate Veterans buried in Mt. Zion.

The public and descendants of these men are invited to attend and witness this ceremony.

The Confederate Veterans being memorialized are:

Francis Wade Hobson, 2LT Co. A 7th Tenn. Inf.

Nathaniel Lemuel Corley, Pvt Co. F 24th Tenn. Inf.

Thomas Ford, Pvt. Co. C 2 nd Tenn. Cav.

WJLE Project Graduation Radiothon for Class of 2024 Set for Monday, April 1

A WJLE Radiothon to raise money for the DCHS Class of 2024 Project Graduation will be Monday, April 1 from 9:00 a.m. until noon.

High school seniors and parents on the Project Graduation committee will be answering phones, taking pledges during the drive. Any member of the Class of 2024 is urged to stop by the station to make an appearance on the radiothon to talk about their school activities and future plans.

During last year’s three-hour WJLE radiothon on April 10 which was also LIVE streamed on the Awakening facebook page, the community rallied in support of the DCHS Class of 2023 with pledges and donations totaling a record breaking $13,390 for that year’s Project Graduation event. The fundraiser broke the previous Project Graduation radiothon record of $12,785 set in 2022.

Project Graduation is an all-night drug-free, alcohol-free graduation party for members of the DCHS Class of 2024 committed to having a safe, wholesome, yet entertaining celebration together for the last time as a class. The event begins following the graduation ceremony Friday, May 10.

Call 615-597-4265 during the Radiothon to make your pledge from 9:00 a.m. until noon on Monday, April 1.

Listen LIVE on FM 101.7/AM 1480 and LIVE audio streaming at www.wjle.com.

Can you run a mile????

Can you run a mile????

Project Graduation will be hosting a last man standing race on April 20th at DCHS. The race will be a mile loop on the XC course. You will run 1 mile every 15 min until there is only 1 person remaining. If you can't complete your mile in the 15 min, you are out. The winner will receive a medal, gift cards, a swag bag from Vitality Fit, and $100 cash! Sign ups are underway.  You can get a registration form from the front office or Mrs. Jenny Norris or Mrs. Melissa Ruch. Students fee is $20 to sign up and adults are $25. Everyone gets a free t-shirt if registered and paid. by April 5th

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UCHRA Commodities Distribution

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution for DeKalb County on Thursday, Apr. 25, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the DeKalb County UCHRA office. Sign-up will be available at the distribution site. This project is funded under a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee.

19th Annual Dot's Storytelling Day

Its story telling time again in DeKalb County with the 19th annual Dots Storytelling Day dedicated to the children of DeKalb County to raise money for the Imagination Library. Dots Storytelling Day is sponsored by the Smithville Study Club. This year’s theme is “Hero’s Past & Present”. The event will be presented on Saturday, April 6 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the DeKalb County Complex History Room at 712 South Congress Boulevard, Smithville. For more information contact Susan Hinton at 615-597-9300 or email: hinton@dtccom.net

Classes to Help Adults Manage Concerns About Falls

Classes to Help Adults Manage Concerns About Falls

Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program for you.

Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. Many older adults also experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interactions with family and friends. A Matter of Balance can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent.

A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.

The Alexandria Senior Citizens Center and UT Extension in DeKalb County are offering A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls classes starting on Monday beginning Monday April 1 from 9 – 11 am. Classes will also be held on Fridays at the same time. The Program is free. A free lunch will be available after the class. Space is limited to 15. To register call the Alexandria Senior Center at 615-529-2928.

More classes will be offered in Smithville this summer.

Exercise Class for those 50 and older

Are you a 50 or older adult and want to increase your strength, flexibility and balance? The UT/TSU Extension office in DeKalb County will be holding free light weight strength training classes for 8 weeks on Mondays and Wednesday. Level I for beginners in light weights will be from 9 – 10 am. Intermediate and advanced level II will be April 1st from 11 – 12. Classes will be at the County Complex Building. April Martin with the UT/TSU Extension office will be the instructor. Space is limited. Register online at https://forms.gle/1WSQii96Vpxk6ZWHA . You can also call 615-597-4945.

DeKalb County Library Board Meeting

The DeKalb County Library Board will have their bi-monthly meeting at Justin Potter Library on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 4:00 pm. The public is welcome to attend.

US Senate Candidate Gloria Johnson to Speak at DeKalb Democratic Party Event

State Representative Gloria Johnson will be the keynote speaker at a DeKalb County Democratic Party event on Saturday, April 13 in the History Room of the County Complex. Potluck and music will start at noon. Johnson will speak at 1pm. She is running for United States Senate. DeKalb County Democrats look forward to seeing you there.

Upcoming Easter Services

Upcoming Easter Services

Maundy Thursday March 28, 2024
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Smithville First UMC

Good Friday March 29, 2024
12:00 Noon
The Harvester

Tenebrae Service March 29, 2024
6pm
Webb’s Chapel UMC

Easter Egg Hunt, March 30, 2024

Sunrise Service March 31, 2024
6 am
Keltonburg UMC

Easter Services
9 am Webb’s Chapel UMC
10 am Keltonburg UMC
11 am Smithville First UMC

Willow Tree Taverns Seeks Beer Permit

Christopher Cox has made application to the DeKalb County Beer Board for an on-premises permit at Willow Tree Tavern located at 7080 Dale Ridge Road, Lancaster in DeKalb County. The application will be considered by the County Commission/Beer Board on Monday, March 25 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Mike Foster Multi-Purpose Center.

DeKalb Middle School Saints Soccer Schedule

DeKalb Middle School Saints Soccer Schedule

Regular Season:
March 11: Fentress County: 6:00 pm (JV)- AWAY
March 15-16: Red Raider Invitational: TBA- Manchester
March 19: Prescott: 6:00 pm (JV)- HOME
March 22: White County: 6:00 pm (JV)- HOME

April 3: Avery Trace: 6:00 pm (JV)- HOME
April 8: Overton County: 6:00 p.m. (JV)- AWAY
April 9: Upperman: 6:00 p.m.-HOME
April 12: Jackson County: 6:00 p.m. (JV)-AWAY
April 16: Avery Trace (JV) 6:00 pm-HOME
April 17: Cumberland County: 6:00 pm (JV)-HOME
April 19: Smith County: 6:00 p.m. (JV)-HOME
April 22: Algood: 6:00 p.m (JV).-AWAY

Post Season
April 26: Play-In: TBA
April 29: First Round: TBA
May 1: Semi-Finals:TBA
May 3: Championship/Consolation

4th Annual Project Graduation Car Show

A car show will be held to benefit the DCHS Class of 2024 Project Graduation event on Saturday, April 6 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at DeKalb County High School.

All funds raised will go to Project Graduation, an all-night drug-free, alcohol-free graduation party for members of the DCHS Class of 2024 committed to having a safe, wholesome, yet entertaining celebration together for the last time as a class.

The registration fee is $25.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. Judging starts at 11:30 a.m. and awards will be presented at 1 p.m. Vendors and a DJ will be present.

Come show off your car!

For more information call or text Veronica Johnson at 615-971-0804

2024 DCHS Tigerette Softball Schedule

2024 DCHS Tigerette Softball Schedule:

Regular Season (Dates Subject to Change)
March 12: Macon County- Away : 4:30 p.m.
March 14: Cumberland County*-Home: 5:30 pm
March 15-16: Gordonsville Tournament- TBA
March 18: Gordonsville (JV ONLY)- Home: 4:30 p.m.
March 19: Stone Memorial-Away: 5:00 p.m.
March 21: White County*-Home: 5:30 p.m.
March 22-26: Southern Warrior Classic- Murfreesboro: TBA

April 2: Livingston Academy*- Home: 5:30 p.m. )
April 3: Watertown-Away: 5:00 p.m.
April 4: Stone Memorial*- Home: 5:30 pm
April 8: Cookeville-Away: 5:00 p.m.
April 9: White County-Away: 5:30 p.m.
April 11: Cumberland County*- Away: 5:30 p.m.
April 16: Upperman-Away: 5:30 p.m.
April 18: Livingston Academy- Away: 5:30 pm
April 19: Warren County*- Home: 5:00 pm
April 23: Upperman*-Home : 5:30 pm
April 24: Warren County*- Away: 6:30 p.m.
April 26-27: Farragut Tournament: Away: TBD
April 30: Cookeville (Senior Night)* : Home: 5:00 p.m.

May 3-10: District Tournament
May 13: Region Semi-Finals
May 15: Region Finals-TBA
May 17: Sectionals
May 21-24: State Tournament-TBA

2024 DCHS Tiger Baseball

2024 DCHS Tiger Baseball

Regular Season (dates subject to change)
March 7: Westmoreland- Away: 5:00 pm
March 11: Community- Away: 5:00 pm
March 12: Warren County-Home: 5:00 pm
March 14: Macon County- Away: 5:00 pm
March 15: Community- Home: 5:00 pm
March 18: White County-Home: 5:30 pm
March 19: White County- Away: 5:30 pm
March 21-23: WCI Tournament
March 25: Livingston Academy- Away: 5:30 pm
March 26: Livingston Academy-Home: 5:30 p.m.
March 28: Watertown-Home: 5:30 p.m.

April 2: Clay County @ Blackman- Away: 6:00 pm
April 4: Gordonsville-Home: 5:30 pm
April 5-6: Mountain Valley Classic
April 8: Upperman- Home: 5:30 pm
April 9: Upperman- Away: 5:30 pm
April 15: Stone Memorial- Away: 5:30 pm
April 16: Stone Memorial- Home: 5:30 pm
April 17: Westmoreland-Home: 5:00 pm
April 18: Franklin County- Away: 6:00 pm
April 22: Cumberland County- Home: 5:30 pm
April 23: Cumberland County- Away: 5:30 pm
April 25: Watertown- Away: 5:30 pm
April 26: Macon County- Home: 5:00 pm
April 29: Warren County- Away: 5:30 pm

POST SEASON
May 1-7: District Tournament
May 10-11: Region Tournament
May 15-18: Sectional Series
May 21-24: State Tournament

Christ Pentecostal Church to celebrate Maundy Thursday

The Christ Pentecostal Church will be celebrating Maundy Thursday with the Lord’s supper service including music and worship, foot washing humbly serving one another, and receiving unleavened bread and the wine. The service will be March 28 starting at 7 p.m. The Christ Pentecostal Church is located at 402 Alexandria Highway, Brush Creek and everyone is welcome. For more information call 615-414-4197 or email cpcbrushcreek@gmail.com

Annual Meeting for Banks Cemetery

The annual meeting for Banks Cemetery in DeKalb County will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m. at Banks Cumberland Presbyterian Church. All parties interested in the cemetery are invited and encouraged to attend.

March County Commission Committee Meetings

Audit Committee

Date: 03/26/2024

Time: 5pm

Location: Lower Courtroom of Courthouse

Topic: Review of previous audit

Purchasing Committee

Date: 03/27/2024

Time: 12pm

Location: Lower Courtroom

Topic: Bidding items

Smithville Church of God presents "Easter in the Park"

The Smithville Church of God presents "Easter in the Park" at Greenbrook Park on Sunday, March 31. Registration at 10 a.m. followed by praise & worship at 11 a.m. Seating provided or bring your own chair. Its all free! Events and attractions include ax-knife throwing, bingo, blowups, face painting, horses, food, and an Easter egg hunt for ages 1-12

Circuit Court Clerk Announces Temporary Change in Office Hours to Attend Training

The DeKalb County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office has announced a temporary change in office hours Thursday, March 28 in order for the staff to participate in some mandatory training. The office will close that day at 3 p.m.

 

DeKalb County School Calendar for 2024

DeKalb County Schools will be closed for spring break March 25-29. Schools will also be closed Monday, April 1. The DCHS graduation is set for Friday, May 10. The last day of school will be May 21, 2024. May 20 will be an abbreviated day. Report cards will be issued at all schools on May 21.  The DCHS Prom will be April 12

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