
News
September 8, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
The DeKalb County Board of Education is getting serious about its search for property to build a new school to replace Smithville Elementary.
In a formal notice released Friday, the Board is actively requesting proposals from the public for the purchase of property.
If you own 25-100 acres within the City of Smithville or within five miles of the City in DeKalb County, the Board wants to know if you would like to sell your property for the purpose of building an elementary school. The property should have favorable topography, good vehicle access, and be accessible to sewer, water, and natural gas services.
Prospective bidders may pick up an RFP (Request for Proposal) packet from the DeKalb County Board of Education. A proposal form is also attached here.
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Sealed proposals are being accepted until 10 a.m. Thursday, September 26 in the office of the County Mayor at the courthouse, public square, Smithville and will be opened publicly at that time. Such proposals would not only have to be reviewed by the Board of Education but also by the County Commission’s Purchasing Committee.
The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive any irregularities for the purpose of ensuring that the award given is in the best interest of DeKalb County. Any proposals received after the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals will be returned unopened.
Although the Board of Education months ago settled on the model for a new Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade school to replace Smithville Elementary it has not yet nailed down just where to build it.
Initial plans were to place the new 98,000 square foot school on the same property with Northside Elementary but the board’s architect, Upland Design Group suggested that it might be a tight fit unless adjacent land could be acquired and while the Director of Schools and Board members have had discussions with the neighboring landowner they have not come to terms with him.
Man Injured in Sunday Morning Rollover Pickup Truck Crash
September 8, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
One man was injured in a roll over pickup truck crash this morning (Sunday) on Highway 70 east near Smithville.
Micheal Williams was traveling east when he lost control of his truck and went off the highway to the left going through a yard between two homes at 1265 Sparta Highway. The truck overturned and came to rest on its side up against a tree. Williams was entrapped in the truck. Members of the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department’s Extrication and Rescue Team were summoned to help remove him from the vehicle. Williams was taken by DeKalb EMS to the hospital and later airlifted to Vanderbilt Hospital
The crash is under investigation by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies were also on the scene.
Fallen Firefighter Memorial Bike Ride Passes through Smithville (View Video Here)
September 8, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
From Sparta to Bell Buckle, motorcycle bikers set out on a journey Saturday morning to raise funds and honor Tennessee Firefighters who have made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty while protecting citizens.
Motorcycle Ride through Smithville from dwayne page on Vimeo.
Dozens of bikers participated in the 6th annual Tennessee Fallen Firefighter Memorial ride which passed through Smithville on Highway 70 and then onto Short Mountain Highway to Cannon County enroute to Bell Buckle on the campus of the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy where the memorial is located.
The bikers got a law enforcement escort through Smithville and the county. Local firefighters also greeted them with waves and a huge American flag from the Veteran’s Memorial bridge on College Street overlooking the route below on Broad Street.
This year’s ride was dedicated to Jason Dickey of the Lawrenceburg Fire Department, the 2008 Line of Duty Death, and Barry Brady (Shady Brady) of the Sparta Fire Department, the founder of the Tennessee Fallen Firefighter Memorial ride who passed away this year.
Beginning in 2002, the first Tennessee Fallen Firefighter Memorial Committee was founded with a mission to create a memorial to honor fallen firefighters in Tennessee. After earning its 501©3 not-for-profit status, the board of directors began to actively raise funds to build the memorial.
In 2005, the Tennessee General Assembly passed a resolution, which dedicated land on the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy property to be used for constructing a memorial.
Fundraising efforts began with the TUFF Challenge and by selling bricks in support of the memorial.
Construction of the memorial was broken up into two phases. The official ribbon cutting ceremony for phase one was held Sept. 11, 2009. Dedication of the completion of the second phase was held on Sept. 10, 2011.
The Tennessee Fallen Firefighter Memorial honors the fallen firefighters of Tennessee. Additionally, a section was added to the memorial that pays tribute to the lives lost during the terrorist attacks that occurred Sept. 11, 2001. As part of that memorial, a piece of a steel I-beam, which was recovered from “Ground Zero” in New York City, is also on display.
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