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Upper Cumberland’s First Hemp Fest Coming to Smithville Today (Aug 31) (View video here)
August 31, 2019
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The Upper Cumberland’s first annual Hemp Fest is coming to Smithville’s Burlap Room and Beer Garden on Labor Day weekend, Saturday August 31.
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“We’ll celebrate the end of summer with an evening of live music, and showcase some of our region’s CBD businesses and craft breweries,” says Bert Driver, sponsor and host of The Middle of Somewhere Hemp Fest.
“Hopefully, Hemp Fest will also help raise awareness of industrial hemp’s potential as an important cash crop for our area’s future.”
Gates open at 4 pm, rain or shine, on the seven acres of Bert Driver Nursery on Highway 70 just west of Smithville in DeKalb County. The family-friendly event includes a play area with sandbox for children. Pets allowed but they must be leashed.
At least two food vendors will be on hand and several of the Upper Cumberland’s CBD producers will be exhibiting their products for purchase. Locally-brewed craft beers by Calfkiller Brewery and VonSeitz TheoreticAles and will be available onsite at The Burlap Room Garden & Tap House.
Katy Kilbourne, state plant pathologist and inspector with Tennessee’s Department of Agriculture will be there to advise those interested in growing hemp “what to expect from your inspector.”
Live entertainment kicks off on the Wisteria outdoor stage with music by steel drum percussionist Tony Hartman at 6, followed by the Americana roots band Blue Mother Tupelo around 7:30.
“We want to grow Hemp Fest into a yearly gathering for fans of live music, farmers, families and friends throughout the Upper Cumberland,” says Driver. “Come out and help us kick it off with a great start.”
Tickets for The Middle of Somewhere Hemp Fest are $10 in advance, $15 day of show and children under 10 admitted free. Capacity is limited and tickets are moving fast.
For information on booth space or tickets contact Driver at 615.597.9560 or message through the Bert Driver Nursery Facebook page.
Beckham Arrested in Attempted Armed Robbery
August 31, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
After more than a week since the incident, Smithville Police have made an arrest in an attempted armed robbery at a local convenience store.
Smithville Police Chief Mark Collins said 26 year old Joshua Beckham has been arrested and charged in the case. Chief Collins said he will have a further statement with more details later but that police recovered shoes, gloves, and the knife believed to have been used in the crime. He praised his detectives for solving the case.
Police believe Beckham walked into the business on East Broad Street Wednesday, August 21 brandishing a knife apparently demanding money from a woman who he thought was an employee. But he fled on foot without taking anything after the woman told him she did not work there. The man was reportedly dressed in black and had a stocking over his face. There were apparently no injuries. Police and others conducted a search immediately after the incident but could not find the man.
Because of the close proximity, both Northside and Smithville Elementary Schools were placed on a soft lock down but classes remained in session.
Schools dismissed on time and students at Northside and Smithville Elementary were escorted to their buses by school staff.
Tigers Get Stung by Bees at Baxter (Listen to Tiger Talk Programs Here)
August 31, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
The DeKalb County High School Tigers suffered a stinging blow at Baxter Friday night losing to the Upperman Bees 35-0.
Upperman scored its first touchdown of the night with 7:36 left in the 1st period on a 10 yard run by Ty Dutchess. Kenneth Krolik converted on the PAT and the Bees led 7-0.
The Bees extended their lead with 2:08 left in the 1st period on a 37 yard touchdown pass play from Quarterback Donoven Mccallister to Daniel Metzgar. Krolik connected on the PAT and Upperman led 14-0.
With 4:51 left in the 2nd period, Mccallister scored on a 73 yard touchdown run. Krolik’s PAT put the Bees out front 21-0.
Upperman added another score in the 3rd period on a 24 yard touchdown run by Dutchess. Krolik connected on the PAT and the Bees were up 28-0.
The final score of the game came on a 10 yard run by Zachary Stewart with 4:31 left. Krolik split the uprights and Upperman went on to win 35 to 0.
The Tigers will host Stone Memorial in their first home game of the season next Friday night, September 6 at 7 p.m. WJLE will have LIVE coverage.
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