County Clerk Seeks Outdoor Kiosk for Vehicle Registration Renewals Using ARP Act Funds

September 24, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

County residents may soon have access to a new alternative method of renewing their vehicle registration.

During Thursday night’s committee meeting of the whole, County Clerk James L. (Jimmy) Poss requested that the county commission approve the expenditure of $26,000 from federal American Rescue Plan ACT funds to purchase a new outdoor self-service kiosk to be placed on the sidewalk outside his office at the county complex where citizens may renew their standard registration 24/7. The kiosk would allow individuals to renew by scanning their current vehicle registration or state renewal notice and remitting payment by debit or credit card. A registration card, with the expiration year decal attached would be printed from the kiosk at the end of the transaction.

Unlike the Kiosk inside his office, which was provided by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and offers a variety of services, the user friendly outdoor kiosk would only provide registration renewals for eligible vehicles.

Poss said the Kiosk would be of convenience to the public in that it could be accessed anytime including after business hours, day or night, weekends, and holidays. It would be centrally located in the county for most residents and sheltered underneath the covered sidewalk outside the county clerk office with electricity, internet, lighting and security already available.

The county commission will consider Poss’ request during Monday night’s regular monthly meeting at the county complex auditorium starting at 6:30 p.m.

In a prepared statement, Poss said the purchase of the kiosk qualifies under the ARP Act but there would be a $5,000 fee required each year for maintenance. But the benefit to the public, Poss said, would outweigh the costs.

“This Kiosk is Weather-Resistant, built to withstand environmental factors, including extreme temperatures and direct sunlight. It is also sealed to prevent the intrusion of water, smoke and dust. It is secure and designed to prevent tampering and dual-stage powder coat for long lasting durability,” said Poss”.

“This Kiosk would allow DeKalb County residents the ability to renew all tags without state or federal restrictions such as weighted 55,000 lbs. or above that require a federal 2290 or any state waived fees for a select few volunteers,” Poss continued.

“Currently the renewal process has been made easier and more convenient via the free Auto Assistant App (https://www.bisonline.com/project/autoassistant/) allowing users to manage all of their vehicle and trailer registrations and renewals in one place”.

“You DO NOT have to renew online to use this app. However; online, over the phone or mail in renewals are charged card processing and or mail fees. Please help spread the word and share the app. If you would like information or assistance regarding or downloading this app please give our office a call,” added Poss.

“We continue having questions from some about renewal reminders via mail. These renewal reminders are provided from the state and not local County Clerk offices. The state is still currently mailing these out in NEW POSTCARD FORM. If you are not receiving yours let us know and we will request a correction in an attempt to rectify any issues. Individuals and or our staff can also set email reminders during the renewal process or individuals may choose this setting through online renewing or upon installation of the Auto Assistant app at any time throughout the year. Feel free to contact our office with any questions or assistance regarding your registration,” said Poss.

September 24, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

Students at DeKalb County High School showed their “Black & Gold” Tiger Pride Friday afternoon for all the community to see during the 2021 Homecoming Day Parade.

The motorcade, featuring class and club floats, Homecoming queen Kyleigh Breanne Hill and her court, the Tiger football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and fishing teams, Mr. and Miss DCHS Isaac Knowles and Haidyn Hale, the Band Queen Savanna Warren, decorated automobiles, emergency vehicles, and more made its way from the high school and middle school down West Broad Street and then to South Congress Boulevard over to Smithville Elementary School and then north on Congress Boulevard to Northside Elementary where the DCHS band joined the parade enroute to the public square. The parade concluded with a brief performance by the band and a pep rally led by the Tiger Football Cheerleaders.

The Freshman Class won first place in the float competition with the theme “Tigers Rock the Lions”

Second place went to the Sophomore Class float with the theme “Save a Tiger Roast a Lion”

The Senior Class took third place for “Tiger Menu: Lion Chum”

In the best dressed vehicle category, McKenzie Sanders and Kiley Martin won first place in a gray Mustang. Emma Johnson and Ryder Miller took second place in a blue 4 wheel drive Dodge Ram pickup truck and Brayden Tubbs and Amarious Shaw received third place in a white Chevy Silverado. Honorable Mention went to Alexus Turner and Haven Betancourt in a black Camaro.

The Senior Class won the Spirit Stick for their spirited Homecoming Week activities.

September 24, 2021
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On Thursday, September 23, the DeKalb County High School Golf Team competed in the AA District 7 Golf Tournament held at Bear Trace Golf Course in Crossville, Tennessee.

On the girls side of the tournament, Alison Poss finished 3rd with a score of 84. Alison qualified for the AA Region 4 Tournament to be held on Monday, September 27, at Country Hills Golf Course. If she can finish in the top three out of 25 girls competing on Monday, she will earn a spot in the State Tournament. “Alison started slow at the District Tournament with a 46 on the front, but she finished strong with a 38 on the back nine. Alison is awesome! She has such a bright future in golf. But, as great a golfer she is, she is an even better person. She has been great to work with this year and I feel like she has a really bright future” said DCHS Golf Coach, John Pryor. Alison is the daughter of Tony Poss and Jeania Cawthorn.

In the boys tournament, DeKalb County High School was represented by Brayden Summers, Adan Ramirez, Ty Panker, Braden Sprague, and Owen Snipes. DeKalb County finished 6th out of seven teams and was led by sophomore Brayden Summers, who carded a 94. Brayden was just one shot off of qualifying for the Region Tournament. “The boys played hard, but the condition were tough and the competition tougher. Ty was my only senior competing, so there is always next year!” said Coach Pryor.

In the boys tournament, Cookeville finished 1st, Stone Memorial 2nd, and Livingston Academy 3rd. In the girls tournament, Cookeville finished 1st, Livingston Academy 2nd, and Cumberland County 3rd.

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