Habitat Groundbreaking Ceremony Scheduled and Construction Set to Begin

January 26, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Another family is getting closer to home ownership thanks to the work of the Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County and the support of the community.

Construction is set to begin within a few weeks for the sixth Habitat for Humanity house in Smithville. Jamie Nokes and her family is the partner family that was chosen among fifteen other applicants from last summer’s application process.

The Habitat for Humanity board wants to invite family, friends, and supporters to a groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday, February 11, 2 p.m. at 204 Hayes Street, Smithville.

The construction work will begin immediately with the intent to be completed within 4 months. The project will be completed by volunteers with the exceptions of the areas in which a licensed professional is required. Everyone is invited to help and jobs can be found for anyone. If you would like to volunteer, please email awoodward@wilsonbank.com and if you are skilled in a certain line of construction work please indicate that or you may call 615-215-8181 and leave a message for construction. Please include name, number, email address, and skill.

We will also need volunteers to provide lunch on construction days, drinks, and snacks. Supplies are also needed such as hammers, tape measures, nail aprons, pencils and other building supplies are accepted. Monetary donations are needed as well to purchase construction materials. Supplies may be dropped off at Wilson Bank & Trust Smithville branch or mailed to Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb Co PO Box 750, Smithville, TN 37166.

Additionally we encourage churches, employers, and other organizations to commit to a construction day, you may contact us at the email or phone number above.

We appreciate your prayers and support for our upcoming project.

About Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County, TN.

Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County was formed in 2003. They have built five homes in the Smithville area and own property with plans to build future homes. Houses are constructed by volunteers and paid by donations from various fundraisers including the Fiddler 5K, Jackson Kayak Raffle, Golf Tournament, Yeti cooler raffle and the Chili cook off. The purpose of Habitat is to build houses and sell them at no profit and no interest to families who could not otherwise afford their own home. This Christian ministry is financed through private donations using volunteer labor and donated materials whenever possible.

Find us on Facebook @ HFHDeKalbTN to stay up-to-date on current events and construction updates.

January 26, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The driver of a Lexus was injured in a rollover crash on Keltonburg/Antioch Road (Highway 288) Thursday evening.

According to Trooper Bobby Johnson of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 67 year old Phillip G. Sanker of West Point, Tennessee was traveling east in a 2000 Lexus ES3 when he ran off the left side of the road while negotiating a right curve. The car struck a ditch and overturned on the driver’s side.

Members of the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department’s Extrication and Rescue Team were summoned because Sanker was pinned in the car. He was wearing a seatbelt. They were able to access him by cutting the top off the vehicle with their extrication equipment.

Sanker was treated at the scene by DeKalb EMS and taken to the hospital.

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department was also on the scene.

January 25, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The fastest growing small-dollar loan financial services company in Tennessee, and one of the leading companies nationwide within its industry, continued its expansion in the Middle Tennessee market today with the opening of a store in Smithville. The opening marks the 86th location for the company.

The new location of Advance Financial at 503 S Mountain Street is now open for business and will remain open 24/7 thereafter. Advance Financial is one of the only companies in its industry that is open to serve customers around the clock.

“At Advance Financial, we are committed to serving more residents in Middle Tennessee,” said Tina Hodges, the company’s chief executive and chief experience officer. “That’s why we decided to open our first store in Smithville, and why we are looking forward to becoming a part of the community here. We’re excited and ready to start assisting local residents in securing their financial futures.”

Advance Financial offers a range of financial services including prepaid cards, electronic wire services to anywhere in the world, check cashing, free bill-payment services and free money orders. The company’s loan product is not just a small dollar loan, but a flexible line of credit – called a FLEX Loan – that offers customers the freedom of access to funds on their schedule with no late fees or early payoff penalties.

Founded more than 20 years ago, Advance Financial is a family-owned company based in Nashville that has significantly expanded its footprint throughout Tennessee in recent years. Its first locations outside of Middle Tennessee were in and around Chattanooga and Knoxville. The company recently entered the West Tennessee market with a new location in Jackson.

For more information about Advance Financial, visit www.af247.com.

About Advance Financial
Advance Financial, founded in 1996, is a family owned and operated financial center based in Nashville, Tenn. The company currently operates more than 80 locations throughout Tennessee and employs more than 800 local representatives. The company provides a wide variety of financial services – including wire transfer, free bill payment, unlimited free money orders and FLEX loans. Advance Financial earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country for the sixth year in a row. For more information visit www.af247.com.

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