Christmas on the Square “Live Window” Display Winners Celebrated

December 9, 2024
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The magic of the holiday season lit up downtown once again during the enchanting Christmas on the Square event, featuring captivating “Live Window” displays that dazzled both the judges and the community. With fierce competition among local businesses, each display showcased an outpouring of creativity and festive spirit, making the judges’ task of selecting winners delightfully challenging.

Chamber Director Suzanne Williams shared her admiration for the displays, stating, “The downtown window displays are something to see! Our local business owners show off their talents at this special event.”

And the winners are:

First Place: The Attic on West Walnut
Their heartwarming display featured Santa and Mrs. Claus in a festive scene surrounded by adorable elves. This nostalgic portrayal of holiday cheer charmed judges and spectators alike. Smithville Mayor Josh Miller generously donated $350 personally to The Attic’s chosen charity in celebration of their win.

Second Place: RealSource
Transforming their windows into a vibrant Christmas Bakery, RealSource impressed the judges with meticulous attention to detail and a flair for holiday whimsy.

Third Place: Button Willow General Store and Coffee Shop
Their elegant 1920s Moonlit Christmas Scene blended artistry and imagination, adding a touch of vintage sophistication to the festivities.

Chamber Choice Award: The Vintage Owl
This display featured a show-stopping rotating 360-degree Photo Booth set in their window. Up to four people at a time, with fun props provided, could create slow-motion videos captured from every angle. The interactive and innovative concept delighted visitors.

The Christmas on the Square “Live Window” Displays brought the holiday spirit to life, creating unforgettable moments for all ages. The creativity and dedication of our downtown businesses transformed the square into a festive wonderland, making this year’s event a standout celebration of the season.

While the winners have been announced, we want to recognize the extraordinary efforts of other businesses that contributed to the magic of the evening. Stunning windows and creative displays were also presented by: Cantrell’s Clothing, Cheryl’s Beau Bees, DeKalb County Florist, The Male Room Brotique, The Purple Door, Savvy Scrubs, and 615 Threads.

Each of these businesses showcased incredible talent, adding to the charm and joy of Christmas on the Square. Their contributions played a vital role in creating the festive and magical atmosphere that made this event truly unforgettable.

This year’s magical Christmas on the Square event will soon reach an even wider audience, as PBS station WCTE TV was on hand to film the festivities for the upcoming Season 4 finale of their celebrated series, Wish You Were Here – the show, known for highlighting the unique charm and vibrant culture of communities across the Upper Cumberland region.

Chamber Director Suzanne Williams shared her excitement, saying, “We are thrilled that WCTE TV chose Christmas on the Square as the grand finale for their season. It’s a wonderful opportunity to showcase our community’s creativity, holiday cheer, and the magic of downtown Smithville to a broader audience.”

Smithville’s holiday celebration is a testament to the power of community spirit and the beauty of coming together to celebrate the season. Congratulations to all participants for contributing to a truly memorable event.

December 9, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

More than 40 years after he coached his last DeKalb County High School basketball game, the late legendary coach Harold Luna will be recognized during tonight’s (Monday night) DCHS basketball games as they play host to Cannon County.

Last year, the Board of Education voted to name the DCHS gym floor in honor of Coach Luna, who passed away in December, 2022 at the age of 85.

A brief ceremony will be held Monday night (tonight) between the boys and girls games to dedicate the naming of the gym floor in honor of Coach Luna.

Luna coached both boys and girls at DeKalb County High School from 1964-69, then began coaching the boys program only until 1984. His total record was 516-179.

The girls game tips off at 6 p.m. followed by the boys game. WJLE will broadcast LIVE.

December 9, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

Smithville is not the only place that knows how to have a fun holiday weekend. The town of Liberty followed on the heels of the Smithville Christmas Parade and Christmas on the Square Saturday night with a Christmas parade of its own Sunday afternoon.

The close-knit community of Liberty and surrounding areas turned out to see the show and for a chance to win in the giveaways after the parade.

For best float entry, the DeKalb West School basketball teams took first place and Salem Baptist Church received second place.

In the kids category, the DCHS Band was awarded first place and second place went to Middle Tennessee Taekwondo.

In the miscellaneous category Alexis Reynolds received first place and Payton Knowles took second place.

For vintage automobiles, Dean Lyle won first place and second place went to Christina Kay Youngblood.

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