Community Calendar

Sixth District Town Hall Meeting

Sixth district county commissioners Andy Pack and Jeff Barnes will be joined by County Mayor Matt Adcock for a town hall meeting Saturday, October 12 at 5 p.m. at the Keltonburg Community Center. Although the meeting is open to anyone in DeKalb County, Commissioners Pack and Barnes want to hear from the people of the sixth district on a variety of issues and concerns they may have including their views on how the county should address the jail/judicial center matter and a new school. The forum will be an informal question and answer meeting.

DeKalb County Regional Planning Commission Meeting

The DeKalb County Regional Planning Commission will have a public hearing during its next regular monthly meeting on Monday, September 9 at 6 p.m. at the courthouse on whether to change the subdivision road standards by removing the tar and chip availability to contractors and requiring that only asphalt or concrete be the standard for new road construction.

If approved by the planning commission, the new permitted types of surfacing standards would only apply to newly constructed roads. Existing roads in subdivisions or those over the last five years that have already received at least preliminary plat approval by the planning commission could not be held to the new standards. Those roads would be maintained in the manner they were constructed, tar and chip, etc.

Road Supervisor Danny Hale, who is making the recommendation, said by changing the standards, roads would be built better and hold up longer.

In addition to this issue, the agenda for the planning commission is as follows:

Consideration of a preliminary subdivision plat for property located on Johnson Chapel Road (JRB Developers Division)

Consideration of a final subdivision plat for property located on Goff Ridge Road and Landis Road (Brown Division)

Consideration of a final subdivision plat for property located on Allen Ferry Road (Clayton Division)

Consideration of a final subdivision plat for property located on Old Snow Hill Road (Duke Division)

Consideration of a final subdivision plat for property located on A.B. Frazier Road (Turner Division)

Staff Report-Arms Division and Averbach Combination

Other business as necessary.

Smithville Mayor and Aldermen to Meet

The Smithville Mayor and Aldermen will meet in regular monthly session Monday, September 9 at 6 p.m. at city hall.  The agenda is as follows:

Award bid for city paving

Appointment to various city boards and committees

Discussion of an ordinance eliminating the distance requirement for on premises consumption in the downtown business district

Any other business properly brought before the mayor and board of aldermen

 

Atnip Family Reunion

The Atnip Family Reunion will be Saturday, September 14 at shelter #2 at Greenbrook Park at 12 noon. Come one, come all. Enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs. Bring something to go with it like desserts or drinks. Call Margie Atnip Williams for information at 615-529-27 66

Than Judkins Family Reunion will not be held this year

The Than Judkins Family Reunion will not be held this year. If anyone is interested in hosting the reunion please call 615-464-7412. The reunion was always the fourth Sunday of September.

Thweatt Reunion

The Thweatt Reunion will be Sunday, September 15 at the Keltonburg Community Center. The meal will be served at noon

U.S. Representative John Rose’s staff member to host local office hour

U.S. Representative John Rose’s (TN-6) district staff member Lou Nave will be in Smithville for a local office hour this month for constituents to connect directly with caseworkers and receive assistance with federal agencies.

During the local office hour, on Tuesday, September 17 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Ernest Ray Education Center at 110 South Public Square Smithville, Nave will be available to answer questions and assist you with federal casework, such as social security and veterans’ benefits, steps for obtaining a passport, and more. The local office hour visit occurs monthly. If you have questions, please contact one of Representative Rose’s offices so a staff member may help you.

“We are ready to assist constituents with federal casework and welcome anyone with questions to sit down with staff,” said Representative Rose. “My goal is to make the expertise of my staff and the resources of this office easily accessible to every person I represent.”

Bright Hill Church 175th Anniversary Celebration

The Bright Hill Church of Smithville is having a 175th anniversary celebration with a Revival kick-off Sunday, September 15 at 2994 Bright Hill Road. Enjoy hay rides, food, and hot cocoa. Festivities will be from 3-6:30 p.m. and picnic style food from 5 -6:30 p.m. The Revival service will be at 7 p.m. Revival services will also be held September 16 & 17 at 7 p.m. each night. The special guest is Randy Mutter.

Dowelltown Fellowship Church Revival

A Revival will be held at the Dowelltown Felllowship Church, 196 Church Street, Dowelltown September 15-20 at 7 p.m. nightly. The pastor is Carl David Gilbert

Services are as follows with speakers and singers:

*SUNDAY (SEPTEMBER 15): BRO. CARL DAVID GILBERT. SPECIAL SINGING---DOYLE CURTIS FAMILY

*MONDAY: BRO. CLAYTON LEE. SPECIAL SINGING---NOKES FAMILY

*TUESDAY: BRO. CLAYTON LEE. SPECIAL SINGING---DAVID TURNER & FRIENDS

*WEDNESDAY: BRO. CLAYTON LEE. SPECIAL SINGING---MALONE CHAPEL CHOIR

*THURSDAY: BRO. CLAYTON LEE. SPECIAL SINGING---RIGHT ON TIME

*FRIDAY: BRO. CLAYTON LEE. SPECIAL SINGING--- BRYANT FAMILY

DeKalb County High School Class of 1964 Reunion

The DeKalb County High School Class of 1964 will celebrate at their 60th Class Reunion on Saturday, October 5, from 1pm until 4pm at the First United Methodist Church Christian Fellowship Center at 102 West Church Street, Smithville.

Class members and guests are invited to enjoy an afternoon of visiting and reminiscing. Drinks and snacks will be available.

If you are a class member, please confirm whether or not you can attend by messaging through Facebook, emailing, texting or calling by September 8. Contact information is below:

Kaye Billings Fedak
Text or call – 615-293-4468
Email – kbfedak2159@comcast.net

Joe Hearn Memorial Scholarship Fund Poker Run

In what has become an annual event, the Alexandria Lions Club will sponsor a fundraiser Saturday, September 21 in support of a DCHS graduate and in memory of a longtime friend.

The Joe Hearn Memorial Scholarship Fund Poker Run will be held at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds in Alexandria featuring Hot Rods, Bikes, etc.

The Lions Club established this memorial scholarship fund in 2018 as a tribute to the memory of Joe Hearn and is awarded to a high school vocational student each year.

Joe Hearn was an avid Ford Mustang lover and longtime dedicated member of the Alexandria Lions Club.

The entry fee for the Poker Run is $25 and $10.00 per passenger and it includes a BBQ meal. Prizes will be awarded for high and low score overall. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the departure time is 9 a.m. The run will be approximately 2 hours. The entire route will be on paved roads. For more information call Chris Hale or Brad Driver at 615-529-2580. Rain Date-September 28.

All are encouraged to participate to help further the education of a DCHS graduate.

County Commission Committee Meetings

Government Services Committee

Date: 09/03/2024

Time: 6pm

Location: Lower Courtroom of Courthouse

Topic: Policies and Procedures

Health Education and Public Welfare

Date: 09/16/2024

Time: 6pm

Location: Lower Courtroom of the Courthouse

Topic: County Powers Act and Medical Examiner

Public Works Committee

Date: 09/17/2024

Time: 6pm

Location: Lower Courtroom of the Courthouse

Topic: County Buildings and Courthouse Security

Committee of the Whole (Workshop)

Date: 09/19/2024

Time: 6pm

Location: History Room of the County Complex

Topic: Regular Business

County Commission Meeting (Formal)

Date: 09/23/2024

Time: 6:30pm

Location: Auditorium of the County Complex

Topic: Regular Business

Purchasing Committee Meeting

Date: 09/25/2024

Time: 12pm

Location: Lower Courtroom of Courthouse

Topic: County Purchasing

Future planned meetings in October 2024

Health Education and Public Welfare Committee

Date: 10/03/2024

Time:6pm

Location: Lower Courtroom of Courthouse

Topic: Quarterly Reports

School Board and County Commission Joint Meeting

Date: 10/08/2024 (Tentative/Subject to Change)

Time: 6pm (Tentative/Subject to Change)

Location: Auditorium of County Complex

Topic: New Elementary School

Committee of the Whole (Workshop)

Date: 10/24/2024

Time: 6pm

Location: History Room of the County Complex

Topic: Regular Business

County Commission Meeting (Formal)

Date: 10/28/2024

Time: 6:30pm

Location: Auditorium of the County Complex

Topic: Regular Business

Mount View Primitive Baptist Church Fall Meeting

The Fall Meeting of the Mount View Primitive Baptist Church will be September 7. The morning service will be at 10:30 a.m. and the evening service at 6 p.m. The invited speaker is Elder Ronald Lawrence. Everyone is welcome.

Wolf Creek Baptist Church Homecoming and Revival

Wolf Creek Baptist Church will have a Homecoming Sunday, September 15 with Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. and the worship service at 11:30 a.m. The visiting evangelist is B.J. Thomason. The Revival will be September 16-20 at 7 p.m. nightly with special singers including Monday-Arlene Mason; Tuesday-Joe and Linda Proffitt; Wednesday-Lester England; Thursday-Linda Burgess and Annette; and Friday-Brothers & Sisters in Christ. Meanwhile a special singing will be Sunday, September 29 at 5 p.m. with Perfect Will.

DeKalb County Regional Planning Commission Meeting

The DeKalb County Regional Planning Commission has scheduled its monthly meeting for Monday September 30, 2024 at the DeKalb County Courthouse. There will not be a meeting in October due to the Columbus Day holiday. The meeting will begin at 6:00 PM in the downstairs courtroom. All citizens are invited to attend. The agenda for the meeting will be posted outside of the County Executive’s office at the DeKalb County Courthouse. Any questions or comments can be addressed to DeKalb County Planner Tommy Lee by phone: 931-979-2170 or email: tlee@ucdd.org

DeKalb County Neighbors Helping Neighbors Blood Assurance Drive

A DeKalb County Neighbors Helping Neighbors Blood Assurance Drive will be Monday, September 9 from 12 noon. until 5 p.m. in the parking lot near the Smithville Senior Center at the County Complex 718 South Congress Boulevard on the mobile Bloodmobile. All donors will receive a 9/11 Memorial t-shirt while supplies last. To schedule an appointment, go to www. bloodassurance.org/helping or contact Jimmy Poss at 615-464-7426 or jimposs72@yahoo.com. Please remember to eat a good meal, drink additional water, avoid energy drinks, and bring your ID. One donation can save three lives

Genealogy Assistance at the DeKalb County Libraries

Genealogy Assistance at the DeKalb County Libraries

Curious about Genealogy? Or need a little bit of help with something? If so local genealogist Kris Wheeler will be at the Justin Potter Library in Smithville on Saturday, September 14th from 8:30 am until 12:00 pm and happy to help. This is a free service.  She will also be available at the Alexandria Library on September 7th from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. She is working on organizing a genealogy/historical association for DeKalb County so we can share our knowledge, the stories of our ancestors, and piece together the puzzles of our county.
First Families of DeKalb County Tennessee Application for Membership forms are available at Justin Potter and Alexandria Libraries.

For more information please visit https://dekalbtennesseegenealogy.org/ or email Dekalb.Tennessee.Genealogy@gmail.com.

You can also contact Justin Potter Library at 615-597-4359, visit us on Facebook and Instagram or our website at wwwdekalblibraries.net.

Alexandria Fire Department 7th Annual Cookout on the Square & Motorcycle Ride

The Alexandria Fire Department 7th Annual Cookout on the Square & Motorcycle Ride will be Saturday, September 28 at 120 North Public Square Alexandria. All bikes welcome for the Motorcycle Ride with registration from 9 to 10 a.m. Kickstands at 10 a.m. Driver-$25 and Passenger $5. The scenic ride is approximately 2 hours. A meal ticket for the end of the ride is an extra fee at $5.00 per person (cheeseburger, hamburger, or hotdog with chips and a drink). There will also be a food tent for the public serving from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. All proceeds from the ride and food sales will help the Alexandria Fire Department. For more information or to make a money donation please contact Lorie Merriman at 615-464-7621 or Diane at 916-580-5096

New Hope Baptist Church Fall Revival

The Fall Revival at the New Hope Baptist Church, 2443 New Hope Road, Alexandria will be September 15-18 with Dusty Desimone. The Sunday morning service begins at 11 a.m. with lunch to follow. The Sunday night service will be at 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday night services start at 7 p.m. Special song services will be as follows: Sunday night-Bethany Luttrell; Monday-Trina Collins; Tuesday-Nick Nokes & Family; and Wednesday-Barbara Green

Weight Strength Training Classes

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 Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning October 1. Level I for beginners in light weights will be from 9 – 10 am. Classes will be at the County Complex Building. April Martin with the UT/TSU Extension office will be the instructor. Space is limited. Register by calling 615-597-4945.

2024 DeKalb Lady Saints Soccer Schedule

2024 DeKalb Lady Saints Soccer Schedule

August 3: Battle of Center Hill Play Day (HOME) TBA
August 6: Watertown (AWAY) 6 p.m./JV
August 8: Thurman Francis (HOME) 6:00 p.m./JV
August 10: DCHS Play Day (HOME) TBA
August 14: Macon County (AWAY) 6:00 p.m./JV
August 20: Cumberland County (AWAY) 6:00 p.m./JV
August 23: White County (Day Game) 12:30 p.m./JV (HOME)
August 27: Overton County (HOME) 6:00 p.m./JV
August 29: Upperman (AWAY) 6:00 p.m./JV
September 4: Prescott (AWAY) 6:00 p.m./JV
September 6: Avery Trace (HOME) 6:00 p.m./JV.
September 10: Algood (AWAY) 6:00 p.m./JV
September 16: Stone Memorial (HOME) 6:00 p.m./JV
September 20: Smith County (HOME) 6:00 p.m./JV
September 24: Jackson County (AWAY) 6:00 p.m./JV

POST SEASON

September 27: Play-In TBA
September 30: First Round TBA
October 2: JV Semi-Finals TBA
October 4: Championship/Consolation TBA Macon County

2024 DeKalb High School Tigerette Volleyball Schedule

2024 DeKalb High School Tigerette Volleyball Schedule

Most games begin with JV at 5 p.m. followed by varsity games

August 3: Stone Play Day (Crossville)
August 12: White County Scrimmage (Sparta)
August 19: Watertown* (HOME)
August 22: Upperman* (HOME)
August 24: White County Tournament (Sparta)
August 26: Cannon County (AWAY)
August 27: Stone Memorial* (AWAY)
August 30: Livingston Academy* (AWAY)
August 31: Smith County/Monterey Tri-Match (HOME)
September 6-7: Rocky Top Classic (Sevierville)
September 10: Livingston Academy* (HOME)
September 12: Watertown* (AWAY)
September 14: Cannon County (HOME)
September 16: Cumberland County* (HOME)
September 19: Upperman* (AWAY)
September 23: Warren County (AWAY)
September 24: Stone Memorial* (HOME)
September 26: Cumberland County* (AWAY)
September 28: Smith County/Monterey Tri-Match (Smith County)
October 2: JV District Tournament at Stone Memorial (AWAY)
October 3: Warren County (HOME)
October 7-11: District Tournament
October 15: Regionals
October 17: Sectionals
October 22-25 State Tournament

2024 DeKalb High School Tigers Football Schedule

2024 DeKalb High School Tigers Football Schedule

August 16: Jamboree (Gordonsville) 6:30 p.m.
August 23: Warren County (HOME) 7:00 p.m.
August 30: Smith County (AWAY) 7:00 p.m.
September 6: Livingston Academy* (AWAY) 7:00 p.m.
September 13: Watertown (HOMECOMING) 7:00 p.m.
September 20: Gordonsville (AWAY) 7:00 p.m.
September 27: Stone Memorial* (HOME) 7:00 p.m.
October 4: Macon County* (AWAY) 7:00 p.m.
October 11: Cumberland County* (AWAY) 7:00 p.m.
October 18: BYE
October 25: White County* (HOME) 7:00 p.m.
October 31 (Thursday): Upperman* (HOME) 7:00 p.m.

DeKalb Saints Football Team Schedule

2024 DeKalb Saints Football Schedule

August 1: Fentress County (HOME) 6:30 p.m.
August 8: Cumberland County (HOME) 6:30 p.m.
August 15: Macon County* (Homecoming) 6:30 p.m.
August 20: Smith County* (HOME) 6:30 p.m.
August 23: Warren County (AWAY) 11:00 a.m.
August 29: Prescott Middle* (AWAY) 6:30 p.m.
September 5: Upperman Middle* (HOME-8th GRADE NIGHT) 6:30 p.m.
September 12: White County* (AWAY) 6:30 p.m.
Post Season:
September 21: Conference Playoffs/Consolation-TBA
September 26: Conference Championship-TBA

2024-25 DeKalb County School Calendar

The 2024-25 DeKalb County School Calendar is as follows:

DeKalb County students and teachers will have a full week off for fall break October 14-18, Thanksgiving November 25-29, and spring break March 24-28, and a two-week winter break for Christmas December 23 to January 3. December 20 will be an abbreviated day (7:45 a.m.-9:15 a.m.). Students will return to school after the Christmas holiday on January 6, 2025. Schools will also be closed for Labor Day September 2, Dr. Martin Luther King Day January 20, President’s Day February 17, Good Friday. April 18, and Monday, April 21. The last day of school will be May 23, 2025 (abbreviated 7:45 a.m.-9:15 a.m.). May 22 will be an administrative day.

Report cards will be issued at all schools on October 8, December 20, January 9, March 18, and May 23.

Parent teacher conferences will be held at all schools from 3-6 p.m. on October 10 and March 20.

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