WEATHER SHELTER AND CHURCH CANCELLATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

May 8, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

The Smithville AG is providing shelter from the storms today (Wednesday, May 8) at 1650 Cookeville Highway. All are welcome

The Covenant Baptist Church has cancelled Wednesday night services tonight (Wednesday, May 8)

Whorton Springs Baptist Church has cancelled Wednesday night services tonight (Wednesday, May 8)

May 8, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

Members of the Smithville Church of Christ will be pitching in to help show their Christian love for others during the congregation’s annual Work Camp scheduled for June 10-13.

The Work Camp is an annual home rehabilitation/beautification project organized by the Smithville Church of Christ. The church began the Work Camp as a means of helping less fortunate residents of the county do some fix up and cleanup projects around their homes.

“We are not professionals, but we have a few people really skilled at carpentry. We can’t come in and remodel your house but if something is wrong, we are glad to look at it to see if we can do something. We have fixed holes in floors and ceilings. We build a lot of wheelchair ramps for folks. We do brush cutting, tree trimming, gutter cleaning, pressure washing, mowing, weed eating, and other things to improve the outside of your property,” said spokesperson Casey Midgett.

The Smithville Work Camp concentrates its efforts in the Smithville-DeKalb County area. If you would like to have your home considered for the project, contact the church at 615-597-4159 by Saturday, June 1 to acquire an application and release form. The church is located at 520 Dry Creek Road, Smithville.

Applications are also available at local banks.

May 7, 2024
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Smithville Select, the reigning champion of the Fiddlers Jamboree Youth Square Dancing competition, is set to dazzle audiences at the iconic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. Led by Mary Ann Puckett, this talented youth square dance team will share the stage with the Opry Square Dancers and some of country music’s biggest stars.

The performance is scheduled for Saturday, May 18th, at 7:00 PM at the Opry House. The lineup for the evening includes performances from Jason Crabb, Gary Mule Deer, Vince Gill, Chapel Hart, and Old Crow Medicine Show.

The journey to the Grand Ole Opry began when Smithville Select clinched the Youth Square Dancing Title at last year’s Fiddlers Jamboree and Crafts Festival. The team has been rehearsing diligently, blending traditional square dance moves with a modern twist to create an unforgettable show.

“Performing at the Grand Ole Opry is a dream come true,” says Mary Ann Puckett, the team’s leader. “Our dancers have poured their hearts into every step, and we’re ready to showcase our talent on this legendary stage.”

Join Smithville Select as they make their mark on the Grand Ole Opry stage, proving that square dancing is alive and well in Tennessee. The 53rd Annual Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree & Craft Festival will be held July 5th – 6th, 2024. For more information, visit smithvillejamboree.com Ticket and Opry information can be found at Country Music’s Biggest Stage | Opry.