Love Lights reflect support for American Cancer Society

November 22, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

During the holidays many families pay tribute to their friends and loved ones, living and deceased, by making a donation in their name to the American Cancer Society to further cancer research and patient services. It’s called “Love Lights a Tree”.

In reality, it’s a tribute board located on the south grounds of the courthouse where names of honorees are displayed throughout the Christmas and New Year holiday season.

The DeKalb County Unit of the American Cancer Society seeks your support. Donations may be made now and the persons you honor or remember do not necessarily have to have suffered from cancer.

The names are in “honor of” and in “memory of” for a donation of five-dollars per name. Forms may be obtained at the local banks. For more information, contact Melanie Judkins at 615-464-7664, Renea Cantrell at 615-684-2688, or Gail Taylor 615-597-5936.

November 21, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The Smithville Christmas Parade and Christmas on the Square will be celebrated together on Saturday, December 3rd.

The parade will begin at 4:00 pm with the lineup starting at 2:00 pm near the New Life Connections Center on South Congress Boulevard. Competition floats are all that need to register. To register a float, email the name of the organization / group to: smithvillefiredept@gmail.com or text to 615-318-6900 All other entries do not have to register as they will be put in line as they arrive. Side by sides are allowed with licensed drivers, but no 4 wheelers. Horses & Wagons will unload at the Bill Page Ballpark and enter the parade route on Bryant Street at the redlight.

The parade will leave from New Life Connection Center onto South Congress Boulevard to the Downtown Smithville Square, Smithville.

Immediately after the Smithville Parade, Christmas on the Square will begin around 5:30 PM. The Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber wants to invite everyone to stay after the parade. So many fun activities happening in downtown Smithville.

The Christmas on the Square event includes:

Chamber of Commerce “Live” Windows Contest in Downtown Businesses/Offices – Downtown windows will have “live” scenes in their beautifully, decorated windows from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. YOU CAN VOTE for your favorite “Live” Display Window. Take a picture and post your favorite on the Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber Facebook Page. The live display window with the “Most Likes” will get points added to the judges’ tally sheet. Chamber Director Suzanne Williams will be presenting 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places along with a “Chamber Choice” award for the “Live Window” contest.

DeKalb Courthouse – Stop by to visit the elected county officials and enjoy free refreshments and a festive atmosphere. Large Christmas trees will be decorated on both sides of the exterior of the courthouse.

FREE Photo Booth sponsored by the City of Smithville will be located on the main floor of the courthouse
Smithville City Hall – Festive outdoor Christmas displays, and holiday music will be playing on the outside with cupcakes to enjoy and decorations to view on the inside. Folks will enter the City Hall building through the south side of the building and exit through the front main entrance.

Christmas Shopping at Downtown Stores – There will be lots of specials and extended hours for shopping making it a great night to pick out wonderful and unique Christmas presents.

Justin-Potter Library – Santa will make a special visit at the library from 6:00 to 7:00 PM for photos with the children, so bring your cameras. There will also be a Christmas take-home craft for each child.
DeKalb Animal Shelter FREE Pet Photos with Santa – Starting at 5:30 PM at the office of Gayla Hendrix, 301 N Public Square, bring your own camera to take your pet’s photo with Santa. It’s FREE, although donations are appreciated.

Smithville Electric – The lights will be shining brightly at Evins Park’s Open-Air Stage beautifully decorated by Smithville Electric System employees.

“We hope everyone can attend this year’s Smithville Parade and stay for the enjoyable and heartwarming Christmas on the Square event! It’s the perfect way to begin the Christmas season, said Chamber Director Williams.

For Community Calendar:
Sunday, December 4th at 2 PM – Liberty Christmas Parade. The lineup begins at 1 p.m. on West Main Street near Salem Baptist Church. In addition to floats, the entries this year will include a category for kids and a separate one for animals/4 wheelers and then another for antique vehicles/tractors. Refreshments will also be served. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for pictures.

Sunday, December 4th at 5 PM – Alexandria Parade

November 21, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

As part of the SR-56 improvement project from south of the Warren-DeKalb County line to East Bryant Street, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will begin shifting traffic to portions of new alignment at two different locations.

Starting Thursday, November 17, 2022, traffic was shifted onto the newly constructed alignment of SR-56 from south of Webb Lane to north of SR-288. This new section of SR-56 is adjacent to the existing section of SR-56. Drivers using Magness Road, Webb Lane, SR-288, and Blue Springs Road should pay special attention to their new and modified intersections with the new alignment.

Starting Monday, November 21, 2022, traffic will be shifted onto the newly constructed alignment of SR-56 from south of Douglas Road to north of College Street. Drivers using Douglas Road, County House Road, South Tittsworth Road, and College Street should pay special attention to their new and modified intersections with the new alignment.

Drivers using the existing SR-56 between Douglas Road (the County Waste and Recycle Center) and College Street will access the new alignment from the newly constructed Jacobs Pillar Road and South Tittsworth Road.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be on-site, and several message boards will be posted through the project limits during this work directing drivers through the two shifts.

From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest construction activity and live-streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone for travel information, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel or Chattanooga area alerts @Chattanooga511 or any of TDOT’s other Twitter pages.

As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for their destination. Drivers should never tweet, text, or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.

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