UCHRA Commodities Distribution
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution in DeKalb County on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 9 until 11 a.m. at 726 S. Congress Blvd, Smithville, TN. Sign-up will be available at the distribution site. Visit uchra.org/2025-commodities-distribution-events for more information about UCHRA’s
commodities program including instructions on how to apply. This project is funded under a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee.
DeKalb County Library Board Meeting
The DeKalb County Library Board will have their bi-monthly meeting at Justin Potter Library on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 4:00 pm. The public is welcome to attend.
Jail Committee to Meet
The Jail Committee of the County Commission will meet at the auditorium of the county complex at 6pm on January 30th. Consultant Bob Bass (former TCI Deputy Director) is set to make an appearance in the discussion of constructing a county jail.
American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary Meeting
The American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary will meet this Thursday, January 16th at 6:00. A meal of Bar-b-que will be enjoyed before the meeting. All members and their spouses are welcome.
DeKalb Youth Baseball Signups
DeKalb Youth Baseball Signups
Online Sign ups - January 17 - March 1
Dekalb Co Youth Baseball Corn Hole tournament & In Person Sign Ups- January 24 @ County Complex: 5pm
Dekalb Co Youth Baseball Chili Cook Off - January 24 @ County Complex
DCYB 2nd Annual Car and Truck show & In Person Sign Ups - March 1st @ Dekalb Christian Academy: 9am - 11am
Tryouts - March 1 starting at 1pm
To enter any of the events or questions about the league people may contact me, Jesse Sutton, at 931-881-5547.
"Reeling in the Years"
The Winter Edition of "Reeling in the Years" is coming up Saturday night (January 18) on WJLE. Join hosts D.S. and Shawn as they play the hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s, with a special edition of the Eighties at 8. That's Saturday 6-10 p.m. on WJLE.
Justin Potter Library January Storytime
Justin Potter Library will host a Storytime on Friday, January 24th at 10:00 am for pre-school children. They hope you will join them for fun stories and a goody bag for each child that is present. Please contact the library at 615-597-4359, Facebook, Instagram or www.dekalblibraries.net for further information.
Congressman John Rose Announces January 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, January 21 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.”
Valentine’s Pageants
Applications are available for the annual Miss Valentine Pageants, a fundraiser held by the Last Minute Toy Shop. They will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 beginning at 10am in the auditorium of the DeKalb County Complex. Applications are available on the LMTS Facebook page and at the Smithville Review office. Deadline to enter is Jan. 31, 2025.
Blood Assurance Drive
Blood Assurance is giving you another opportunity to donate this month (January) in DeKalb County. The next blood drive will be Friday, January 24 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital at 520 West Main Street on the bloodmobile in the parking lot. You may schedule an appointment at www.bloodassurance.org/stthomas24. You may also call Trudy Cody at 931-239-9411. Remember to eat a good meal, drink additional water, avoid energy drinks and bring your ID. Blood Assurance is the sole blood provider for the local hospitals and your donation is needed for an adequate supply. One donation can save three lives. Each donor will receive a “Save Lives” long sleeve t-shirt for National Blood Donor Month while supplies last.
January DeKalb County Commission Committee Meetings
January DeKalb County Commission Committee Meetings
Health, Education, and Public Welfare Committee
Audit Committee
Date: 01/14/2025
Time: 6pm
Location: Lower Courtroom
Topic: Review of Audit
Public Works Committee
Date: 01/16/2025
Time: 6pm
Location: Lower Courtroom
Topic: Community Center Rental Policy, Election Commission and Other Spaces
Government Services Committee
Date: 01/21/2025
Time: 6pm
Location: Lower Courtroom
Topic: Community Center Rental Policy, and Public Comments
Committee of the Whole (Workshop)
Date: 01/23/2025
Time: 6pm
Location: History Room of the County Complex
Topic: Regular Business
County Commission Meeting (Formal)
Date: 01/27/2025
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Auditorium of the County Complex
Topic: Regular Business
Fine Forgiveness at the DeKalb County Libraries
Have you been away from the library due to overdue fines? We’re inviting you to come back to the DeKalb Libraries! From December 2nd to the January 31st, we’re offering fine forgiveness for eligible materials. Lost or Damaged materials are not eligible for Fine Forgiveness but all Late Fees will be waived if items are returned. Be sure to visit us and start a new chapter with the libraries.
DCHS Tigers and Lady Tigers Basketball Schedule
2024-25 DCHS Tigers and Lady Tigers Basketball Schedule
*District – 7AAA Games
Date -Time -Opponent- Home/Away
JANUARY
Tues. 1/7-6:00pm-Smith County-HOME • District
Fri. 1/10-6:00pm-White County*- AWAY• District
Tues. 1/14-6:00pm-Cumberland County*- AWAY • District
Fri, 1/17-6:00pm-Upperman*-HOME • District
Tues, 1/21-6:00pm-Livingston Academy*-HOME • District
Fri. 1/24-6:00 pm- Stone Memorial*-AWAY• District
Mon. 1/27-6:00 pm- Warren County- AWAY• Non-District
Tues .1/28- OPEN DATE FOR DISTRICT MAKEUP
Fri, 1/31-6:00pm-White County*-HOME • District
FEBRUARY
Tues. 2/4-6:00pm-Cumberland County*-HOME • District
Fri, 2/7-6:00pm-Upperman*-AWAY • District
Tues. 2/11- 6:00 pm-Livingston Academy*-AWAY • District
Fri. 2/14-6:00 pm- Stone Memorial*-HOME• District
District Tournament-TBA
*District 7AAA Games. Game time listed is the start of the girls contest. Boys contest to follow
Alexandria Activity Center
Alexandria Activity Center is offering a free congregate meal to anyone age 60 and older at 11:00 AM Monday through Friday. Please call 615-529-2928 or text 931-259-6568 a day in advance to reserve your meal. We are located at 330 Edgewood St, Alexandria, TN 37012 (just past the fairgrounds on the right). The Center opens at 8:00AM. We offer free daily activities including card games, shooting pool, puzzles, arts & crafts, etc.
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 spring break March 24-28, Schools will also be closed for 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 March 18, and May 23.
Parent teacher conferences will be held at all schools from 3-6 p.m. on March 20.