DeKalb Democratic Party Mass Meeting Saturday

April 8, 2022
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The DeKalb County Democratic Party Mass Meeting will be held on Saturday April 9th from 10am-12pm at the Northside Elementary School cafeteria.

All Democratic candidates will be given an opportunity to address the crowd. Refreshments will be served and live music will be provided by Lucas McCoy. All Democrats are encouraged to attend

April 8, 2022
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Conservative DeKalb County businessman and farmer Michael Hale officially filed his petition and will be a candidate in the Republican Primary for the Tennessee House of Representatives in House District 40. House District 40 consists of all of Cannon, DeKalb, Jackson, and Smith Counties, and a portion of Wilson County. The seat is currently represented by 14-year incumbent, and Smith County resident, Terri Lynn Weaver.

“As I have spoken to voters over the past few weeks, it has been clear to me that they want a fresh voice representing them in Nashville,” Hale said. “They want an America First, Christian, Conservative Republican, who will work hard to get things done for our communities. They are tired of career politicians. They want someone who is 100% Pro-Life and will work to cut taxes for hard working Tennesseans. They want someone who will fight for our schools, children, teachers, and parents. They want someone who has business experience to bring new jobs and improve our local economy. They want someone who will fight for better roads and infrastructure in our communities. They want someone who will carry their conservative Tennessee Values with them to Nashville. They want someone who will support our law enforcement and emergency personnel, and honor veterans and their families.”

“I started working at age 11, bagging groceries and working on farms in the area,” continued Hale. “I worked my way through school and built a rewarding career in service of others. I have built a business from the ground up and know what its like to meet a payroll and have difficult conversations with families. I have battled life threatening illnesses that confined me to a wheelchair. As the parent of a daughter in college and a son in high school, I know the challenges in our schools, and of raising a family. As a proud gun owner, I know that our rights are under attack. During this campaign, I look forward to sharing my experiences and ideas for how we can make Tennessee an even better place to live, work, raise a family, and retire.”

“The individuals in communities around this district have been incredibly good to me over the years,” concluded Hale, “and my family and I are excited about this opportunity to serve and earn your vote. My family and I ask for your prayers over the coming months as we campaign and meet voters throughout the district.”

Michael and Tara Hale are lifelong residents of the 40th District and have been married for nearly 26 years. They are the proud parents of three children and three grandchildren. They have owned and operated DeKalb Funeral Chapel for over 20 years and also raise Simmental cattle at their family farm. They are active members of New Life UPC in Smithville. For more information, or to contact Michael Hale, call 615-464-0518, visit VoteMichaelHale.com, or go to Michael Hale for State Representative on Facebook.

April 8, 2022
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The Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber is excited to share the news coming from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. Commissioner Bob Rolfe has announced that Alexandria is one of 10 Tennessee communities selected to participate in the eighth round of the Tennessee Downtowns program.

The Chamber made application on behalf of Alexandria. According to Chamber Director Suzanne Williams, “Getting this positive result makes all the long hours and months of work worth it. Alexandria has so much potential, and the Alexandria business and property owners are so motivated to make their downtown the best it can be.” Williams expressed her gratefulness for the many people that helped get the information for the application together. “I’m not sure I could have met the deadline without the much-needed help of others including Matt Boss on the narrative, Ria Baker with history info, and Angie Gay taking pictures and collecting letters of support. I also appreciate Mayor Armstrong, City Recorder Liz Tetlow, and the Alexandria City Council for having a Special-Called Meeting to pass the required Resolution and Letter of Intent.”

The Tennessee Downtowns program helps local communities revitalize traditional commercial districts, enhance community livability, spur job creation and maintain the historic character of downtown districts. The two-year program coaches selected communities and their steering committees through the steps of launching effective renewal efforts. Tennessee Downtowns includes community training in the Main Street America program and a $15,000 grant for a downtown improvement project. The Tennessee Downtowns Steering Committee Members for Alexandria are Matt Boss – chair, Judy Sandlin, Pat Parkerson, Phillip Holmes, and Ria Baker. Suzanne Williams will also be working with this group.

“Strengthening rural Tennessee remains a top priority for TNECD as we continue to ensure that our communities are equipped with the tools needed to develop strategies and revitalize our historic downtowns,” Rolfe said. “The Tennessee Downtowns program is an essential part of our rural development strategy, and we look forward to working with these 10 new communities as they establish sustainable renewal efforts in their commercial districts.”

“We are proud to welcome 10 new communities into the Tennessee Downtowns program and look forward to helping these towns create and meet their goals for downtown revitalization,” TNECD Main Street Program Director Nancy Williams said.

The ten newly selected communities all have downtown commercial districts established at least 50 years ago and have demonstrated their readiness to organize efforts for downtown revitalization according to Main Street America principles. The highly competitive selection process was based on historic commercial resources, economic and physical need, demonstrated local effort, overall presentation and probability of success.

Tennessee Downtown communities that complete the program are eligible for additional Downtown Improvement Grants as well as Main Street designation. Each application was supported by the community’s senator and representatives in the Tennessee General Assembly.

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