Meet First Year DCHS Tiger Basketball Coach John Sanders (VIEW VIDEO HERE)

October 26, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

DCHS Tiger Basketball Coach John Sanders is about to begin his first season here and he is excited about the challenge.

The DeKalb County High School Basketball season begins for the Tigers on Tuesday, November 13 as they host Pickett County in a Hall of Fame game.

A native of Smith County, Coach Sanders comes to DeKalb County after having served as an assistant boys basketball coach at Murfreesboro Oakland High School. He and his wife Kristen Oldham Sanders are expecting their first child in December. Coach Sanders is also teaching physical education at DCHS.

In this WJLE Video Interview, Coach Sanders talks about the upcoming season and his goals for the program

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After graduating from Smith County High School in 2005, Sanders furthered his education at Tennessee Tech where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in 2009 in Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness. In 2015, Sanders earned his Master’s Degree in Sport Management.

As for his coaching career, Sanders has served as assistant coach at Gordonsville Junior High School. Gordonsville High School, Smith County High School, Trousdale County High School, and at Murfreesboro Oakland High School.

His head coaching stints have been at Jim Satterfield Middle School at Hartsville from 2010-12, Smith County Middle School from 2012-14, and Smith County High School from 2014-17.

October 26, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Artists of Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour in DeKalb and Cannon Counties are opening their studios for a free three day event this weekend.

Celebrating its 19th year, the tour has grown to include 14 stops with 29 participating artists who are demonstrating their craft mediums and offering handcrafted shopping opportunities. The tour is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday October 26, 27, & 28 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Susan DeMay’s studio is stop # 4 on the tour at 801 South Mountain Street in Smithville.

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“I have a production pottery line which is mostly functional table top wares. A lot of people in Smithville have that including bowls, mugs, and cups. I also have my unique one of a kind pieces. Since I teach not everything I make has to be sold. Some things I just make for the creativity of it,” she said.

“I have been in Smithville with my studio since 1984. I was first on Broad Street and then I bought this building and added on to it several times. It’s a fantastic studio to work in. I am still excited about doing my work and I hope people are still excited about seeing it,” she said.

To learn about other participating artists and to find their studios on the tour visit http://www.offthebeatenpathtour.com

October 26, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County High School Basketball season begins for the Lady Tigers on Tuesday, November 13 as they host Pickett County in a Hall of Fame game.

Coach Danny Fish gives a preview of the 2018-19 team and the upcoming season in this WJLE Video Interview below

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