State Fee Waived on Vehicle Registrations Starting July 1

June 7, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Under a new state law, the Tennessee General Assembly has waived state registration fees for Class A and Class B motor vehicles, for renewals after July 1, 2022 and before June 30, 2023.

Class A includes motorcycles and autocycles and Class B includes passenger motor vehicles and motor homes. The state portion of the fee that is waived under this law is $16.75 for Class A and $23.75 for Class B. Other fees that are earmarked for safety and system improvement purposes, as well as the additional electric vehicle registration fee and county fees, are not waived under the new law.

“We want to make sure motorists are aware they will not pay this state registration fee when they renew their registration during the next fiscal year,” Revenue Commissioner David Gerregano said. “However, other fees may still apply. Be sure to check with your local county clerk, as applicable fees do vary.”

For more information, please read Important Notice #22-12 on the Department of Revenue’s website.

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https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/revenue/documents/notices/titlereg/tr22-12.pdf

The Department of Revenue is responsible for the administration of state tax laws and motor vehicle title and registration laws and the collection of taxes and fees associated with those laws. The department collects about 87 percent of total state revenue. During the 2021 fiscal year, it collected $18.4 billion in state taxes and fees and more than $3.7 billion in taxes and fees for local governments. To learn more about the department, visit www.tn.gov/revenue.

June 7, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

A 40-year-old man wanted in Georgia was pulled over after a pursuit last week in Smithville by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department where he was found with methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Joshua Leslie Johnson of Hendrixson Road, Smithville is charged with being a fugitive from justice, evading arrest, tampering with evidence, and possession of methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver. His bond totals $150,000 and his court date is June 16.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on June 1 a deputy spotted a blue Kia which failed to yield at a stop sign. The officer initiated a pursuit trying to pull over the vehicle but the driver, Johnson traveled another two miles before stopping at the corner of Bright Hill Road and Dearman Street. During the pursuit Johnson was observed tossing a small bag and a shiny object from the vehicle which were later recovered and found to be a glass pipe. The bag contained two grams of a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine. The fugitive warrant served on Johnson was due to his being wanted by the state of Georgia’s Board of Corrections for a parole violation. Johnson is to be extradited back there.

44-year-old Angie Leanna Hollingsworth of Kings Court, Smithville is charged with filing a false report. Her bond is $3,500 and she will be in court June 8. She was arrested on May 25, 2022. Sheriff Ray said that on April 1, 2021, a deputy went to a residence on Meadowbrook Drive to serve a warrant. Upon arrival the officer spoke with Hollingsworth and asked her if the person he was looking for was at this residence. Hollingsworth said that person was in Murfreesboro but when the deputy obtained consent to enter the home, the individual he was looking for was found inside.

50-year-old Jason Morris Moore of Four Seasons Road, Smithville is charged with evading arrest and tampering with evidence. He was further issued citations for possession of drugs and paraphernalia, no insurance, and a violation of the light law. His bond is $8,500 and he will make a court appearance June 16. Sheriff Ray said that on May 29 a deputy tried to pull over a red Ford Explorer on East Broad Street, driven by Moore but after the officer turned on his lights and sirens Moore sped up and fled down Sparta Highway tossing several items out the window. One of the items recovered was a black bag containing drug paraphernalia and pills including Xanax and gabapentin.
Moore later admitted to having thrown those items out the window of his vehicle during the pursuit.

32-year-old Cameron Renee Page of North Judkins Lane, Smithville is charged with domestic assault. He is under a $10,000 bond and his court date is June 16. Sheriff Ray said that on May 31 a deputy was summoned to the Judkins residence due to a domestic incident between a husband and wife. Upon arrival the officer spoke with both. The woman reported that she and Page, her husband got into an argument that turned physical and that he pushed her against a vehicle before throwing her down on the graveled driveway leaving marks on her. The couple’s 15-year-old daughter witnessed the assault and called 911.

29-year-old Dalton Grady Moore of Poss Road Smithville is charged with domestic assault. He is under a $3,500 bond and his court date is June 23. Sheriff Ray said that on June 4 a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Poss Road due to an unwanted guest and assault. Upon arrival the officer spoke with the victim who reported that he and Moore had gotten into an argument that became physical when Moore struck him in the face several times resulting in a black eye and a cut under the right eye from his glasses. The victim also fell from the blows scraping his elbow.

20-year-old Joseph Blake Dunford of Jamestown is charged with underage driving while impaired. His bond is $1,500 and he will make a court appearance on June 30. Sheriff Ray said that on June 4 a deputy spotted a blue Nissan Altima traveling at speeds of up to 86 miles per hour. He then pulled over the vehicle and spoke with the driver, Dunford who submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. Dunford admitted to having smoked marijuana and consuming three 16-ounce Twisted Teas thirty minutes prior to the traffic stop. The officer found a small bag of marijuana and three open containers of Twisted Teas in Dunford’s vehicle.

35-year-old Jose Carlos Flores of Vaughn Lane, Smithville is charged with driving under the influence. His bond is $1,500 and he will make a court appearance on June 30. Sheriff Ray said that on June 5 a deputy spotted a black Ford car with no taillights traveling west on South Mountain Street which almost struck another vehicle. The officer pulled over the car and spoke with the driver, Flores. After detecting an odor of alcohol, the deputy asked Flores to step out of the automobile and submit to field sobriety tasks but he was unable to do so. Flores was unsteady on his feet and could not follow the officer’s instructions. Open containers of spilled alcohol were found on the back seat and floorboard which appeared to have been thrown there.

41-year-old Christie Dawn Bouldin of Sparta is charged with public intoxication. Her bond is $1,500 and she will make a court appearance June 30. Sheriff Ray said that on June 5 while patrolling the 3700 block of Pea Ridge Road, Liberty a deputy noticed a woman dressed in a bra and shorts walking in and out of the roadway and talking to herself. He stopped and spoke with her. The woman, Bouldin identified herself but could not stand still while speaking with the deputy. She admitted having been smoking weed.

June 5, 2022
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Kylynn Smullen has been named the 2022 National Dairy Month Chairman for DeKalb County.

Smullen was honored May 26 at the Tennessee June Dairy Month Kickoff Event at Battle Mountain Farm in College Grove. The event included recognition from Brian Flowers, president of the American Dairy Association of Tennessee, and Jeff Aiken, Deputy Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. The official kickoff celebration recognized Tennessee 4-H members’ efforts to promote National Dairy Month in Tennessee.

Co-sponsored by The Dairy Alliance, the American Dairy Association of Tennessee, 4-H and the Tennessee Farm Bureau, National Dairy Month activities are designed to communicate the value of milk and other dairy products to Tennessee consumers. Chairpersons play a vital role in spreading dairy’s message in their communities.

“I am passionate about the dairy industry because I believe people don’t think about the animal behind the bottle of milk and how much nutrition milk provides for their bodies,” Smullen said. “Not only do I get the opportunity to teach people about the dairy industry, I also get the privilege to learn new things along the way!”

Kylynn, an eighth grader, is the daughter of Scott and Jamie Smullen. When not gardening or taking care of the family farm, Smullen participates in volleyball or her church’s youth group. Kylynn is an active member of her 4-H chapter, participating in livestock judging, public speaking and competing in the Grillmaster Competition and Chopped contest.

“We wish Kylynn much success in her role of communicating the nutritional benefits of milk and dairy products to the people in DeKalb County,” said American Dairy Association of Tennessee president Brian Flowers. “Kylynn will appreciate the cooperation of the people there. Her interest and enthusiasm will result in a better-informed community from which all will benefit.”

Originally deemed “National Milk Month” by American grocers in 1937, National Dairy Month began to promote dairy consumption during peak milk production in the summer. Today, June’s National Dairy Month continues celebrating with the Southeast’s communities and companies through festivals, contests and even a special night dedicated to dairy farmers at the ballpark.

In 2021, there were an estimated 28,000 Tennessee dairy cows living on 130 dairy farms producing 59 million gallons of milk. The top five milk producing Tennessee counties were: Loudon, Bradley, Monroe, McMinn and Claiborne.

This year’s theme, “Journey to the Center of the Dairy Farm,” encourages families to make milk their first beverage choice due to its unique package of vitamins, minerals and nutrients that are an essential part of a healthy diet. With local media and farm bureaus, dairy farmers will be working alongside The Dairy Alliance to engage consumers through social media, radio contests, T-shirt giveaways, events and more.

For more information on how you can celebrate National Dairy Month, please visit us online at www.thedairyalliance.com/dairy-farming/june-dairy-month/.

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About The Dairy Alliance
On behalf of dairy farm families, the non-profit The Dairy Alliance works with schools, health professionals, retailers, dairy processors and the public to promote dairy foods. For more information, visit www.thedairyalliance.com.

For more information, please contact Manager of Farmer Relations Denise Jones via phone at (270) 970-4792 or by email at djones@thedairyalliance.com.

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